WestJet has finalized its largest aircraft purchase to date, ordering 67 Boeing airplanes to support fleet expansion and network growth.
The deal, confirmed on September 3, 2025, includes 60 737-10 jets and seven 787-9 Dreamliners, with additional options for 29 more aircraft. This brings WestJet’s total order book with Boeing to 123 planes.
Listed as unidentified in Boeing’s June Orders & Deliveries update, the order now positions WestJet as the Canadian airline with the largest pending aircraft acquisition. The agreement supports WestJet’s long-term strategy to enhance domestic and international connectivity while modernizing its fleet for improved efficiency and passenger comfort.
WestJet Fleet Expansion and Operational Efficiency
“With the addition of these aircraft, WestJet has the largest order book of any airline in Canada, and will double our fleet of Dreamliners, underpinning our growth plans and our commitment to affordable travel options for Canadians and exciting career paths for our people,” said Alexis von Hoensbroech, Chief Executive Officer of WestJet.
The 737-10, the largest variant in Boeing’s 737 MAX family, offers the lowest cost per seat among single-aisle aircraft. The 787-9 Dreamliner is designed for long-haul comfort and fuel efficiency. WestJet currently operates nearly 150 Boeing 737s and seven Dreamliners across routes connecting Canada with Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
WestJet’s Strategic Partnership with Boeing
The announcement further strengthens the long-standing partnership between Boeing and WestJet, which began in 1996 when the airline launched operations with three Boeing 737s. “We are honored that WestJet has once again placed its trust in Boeing with a major investment that builds on our three decades of partnership and solidifies their fleet for the decades ahead,” said Stephanie Pope, President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
The order increases WestJet’s 737-10 backlog to 107 aircraft. The fleet renewal aims to maintain operational commonality, reduce per-passenger costs, and ensure fuel savings through next-generation aircraft technology. WestJet’s current fleet is among the youngest among North American legacy carriers, with an average aircraft age of approximately 10 years.
The expansion aligns with WestJet’s goal to provide more affordable travel while pursuing sustainability targets through newer, fuel-efficient aircraft. The airline expects the expanded Dreamliner fleet to bolster international offerings and improve network reach.
Boeing, a leading global aerospace company and major U.S. exporter, supports commercial and defense aviation in over 150 countries. The company highlights this deal as part of its commitment to long-term partnerships and sustainable innovation in commercial aviation.
