WestJet leases two Boeing 737 Max 8s

The WestJet Group has confirmed it will acquire two additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, one from Aviation Capital Group and one from High Ridge Aviation, to be integrated into the airline’s operations in 2024. This follows an announcement earlier this month where WestJet Group confirmed the addition of three Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft in partnership with BOC Aviation and a Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft with AerDragon. “In partnership with Aviation Capital Group and High Ridge Aviation, we are thrilled to add these aircraft to our Boeing 737 MAX family, as we further reaffirm our mission of providing affordable air travel to Canadians,” said Mike Scott, WestJet Group executive vice president and chief financial officer. “Today’s fleet additions are critical to the execution of our ambitious growth strategy as we work to provide more critical air access to Canadians.” “ACG is proud to expand its partnership with WestJet and to partake in its ambitious growth plans,” said Alan Mangels, vice president of marketing for ACG. “The addition of this latest technology aircraft will not only support WestJet’s growth objectives but will also do so in an environmentally friendly and fuel-efficient way.” “We're pleased to support the fleet needs of our long-time friends at WestJet, where our team’s connections date back a quarter century,” shares Greg Conlon, CEO of High Ridge Aviation. “Our highly experienced team and extensive relationships throughout the industry enable us to skilfully manage our fleet.”