WestJet takes delivery of three Boeing 737-8 aircraft

In a significant move to strengthen its narrowbody fleet, Calgary-based carrier WestJet has taken delivery of three Boeing 737-8 aircraft from CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Limited. The latest-generation aircraft are expected to provide WestJet's guests with affordable, flexible air travel options, including satellite-supported WiFi.

This delivery marks a significant milestone in the partnership between CDB Aviation and WestJet, which was first established in 2020. To date, CDB Aviation has financed and leased a total of 13 Boeing 737-8 aircraft to the Canadian airline, supporting its growth strategy. "We've built a strong partnership with the WestJet team," said Luís da Silva, CDB Aviation's head of Commercial, the Americas. "We are pleased to be able to support their fleet expansion in an environmentally friendly manner."

The Boeing 737-8 aircraft will play a key role in WestJet's ongoing fleet expansion process, which is driven by its affordable cost structure and growth strategy. As Canada's coast-to-coast leisure champion and western home carrier, WestJet is committed to providing its guests with affordable and convenient air travel options. "CDB Aviation is a valued partner of WestJet," said Jennifer Bue, WestJet's senior vice president, Treasurer. "The relationship enables WestJet to continue our momentum, driving our growth strategy.”