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WestJet Places Record Boeing Order for 67 Jets to Power Growth Through 2034

The airline frames the deal as a long-term move to simplify its fleet for lower costs.

A WestJet 787-9 prepares for a test flight at Paine Field. (Photo: AirlineGeeks | Katie Zera)
A WestJet Boeing 737 Max aircraft at Vancouver International Airport in 2021. The airline has ordered 60 737 Max 10s and seven 787-9 Dreamliners from Boeing.
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WestJet says it plans to buy 60 737-10 MAX narrow-body aircraft from Boeing, with options for another 25, plus seven 787-9 Dreamliner wide-body aircraft with options for four more.

Overview

  • The purchase covers 60 737-10 MAX aircraft and seven 787-9 Dreamliners, with options for 25 additional 737s and four more 787s.
  • Deliveries are scheduled from 2029 to 2034, a plan that will double WestJet’s Dreamliner fleet.
  • Including this agreement, WestJet’s Boeing order book rises to 123 firm aircraft with 40 options, described by the company as its largest-ever and the largest Canadian Boeing order.
  • The Globe and Mail reports an estimated value of about US$10 billion at list prices, excluding options and before customary discounts.
  • Canadian officials highlighted cross-border economic benefits, with Boeing citing a Canadian supply base contributing roughly $4 billion annually and supporting long-term jobs in Canada and the United States.