AerDragon delivers one 737 MAX8 aircraft to WestJet

AerDragon Aviation Leasing Company (AerDragon) delivered one 737 MAX8 aircraft to Canadian airline WestJet on June 7, 2024. “We are pleased to welcome WestJet to AerDragon’s growing list of customers. We look forward to continuing to support WestJet’s development and building a long-term partnership with the airline.” Said Gang Li, AerDragon’s Chief Executive Officer. AerDragon, which was established in October 2006, has a current customer base covering China, the rest of Asia, Europe and the Americas. AerDragon offers a range of services including aircraft leasing, trading and asset management. “In partnership with AerDragon, we are adding to our Boeing 737 MAX family and building momentum towards supporting our capacity growth plans for 2024,” said Mike Scott, WestJet Group, chief financial officer. “Every aircraft added to our fleet means critical air access for Canadians and today’s announcement further reaffirms our mission to provide affordable air travel.” Established in 1996 WestJet is the second largest airline in Canada. With more than 180 aircraft, the airline currently flies to more than 100 destinations throughout North and Central America, the Caribbean and Europe.