The WestJet Group announced that it will acquire an additional three Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from BOC Aviation Limited.
Following the completion of leasing agreements, the three aircraft are expected to integrate into the WestJet Group's fleet and operations in 2024.
"We have an ambitious growth strategy, and the expansion of our fleet is critical to our mission of providing affordable air travel to Canadians," said Mike Scott, WestJet Group EVP and CFO.
"Working with a trusted partner like BOC Aviation supports us in meeting our growth expectations for 2024."
WestJet said pax will benefit from the additional capacity across its network.
Updating and refreshing the interior cabins of aircraft will be prioritized as part of the airline's existing fleet reconfiguration plans "to ensure a consistent experience for guests across its operations as soon as possible."
"We are delighted to support our long-term customer, WestJet, in its network growth," said Steven Townend, CEO and managing director of BOC Aviation.
"Our provision of latest technology, fuel efficient aircraft will assist WestJet as it expands its business in the most cost-effective fashion."
"Two years ago, we set out a plan for growth that would maintain our position as both Canada's national leisure champion and western home carrier, while enhancing domestic connectivity from coast-to-coast," continued Scott.
"We are seeing the benefits of our strategy come to life across our network and the consistent growth of our fleet capacity is essential to maintaining our momentum."
