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Sept. 29, 2022


/PRNewswire/ — Boeing [NYSE:BA] and WestJet today announced the airline is strengthening its commitment to the 737 MAX family with an order for 42 737-10s and options for an additional 22 jets. With industry-leading fuel efficiency and reliability, the 737-10 will enable the Canadian carrier to undertake an ambitious network expansion and meet its long-term sustainability goals.

“The 737-10 will be a game changer, with one of the lowest costs per seat among mid-range aircraft. This will foster our low-cost positioning and affordability for Canadians,” said Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet Group chief executive officer. “In addition, with its lower fuel consumption and reduced emissions, the 737-10 will further improve the environmental footprint of our fleet.”

Since launching its business with three 737s in 1996, WestJet has grown its all-Boeing fleet to more than 100 airplanes including the 737-8 and 787 Dreamliner. Including the 737-10, the

Calgary

-based carrier has more than 60 firm orders for the 737 MAX family.

“The 737-10 will provide WestJet with additional capacity and unrivalled efficiency as the airline expands its network of destinations across

Canada

and around the world,” said

Stan Deal

, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “We are proud that WestJet sees the value of the 737 MAX family and is adding the 737-10 to complement the 737-8 for outstanding capability, flexibility and improved sustainability.”

Each 737-10 will reduce CO

₂

emissions by millions of pounds per year compared to the airplanes it replaces, enabling greater sustainability. As Boeing’s largest and most efficient single-aisle jet, the 737-10 seats up to 230 passengers with a range of 3,100 nautical miles. WestJet also has more than 15 737-8s in-service, carrying 178 passengers with a range up to 3,500 nautical miles. Together, the two models will enhance the airline’s environmental performance for short- and medium-haul air travel.

With the expansion of its 737 MAX fleet, WestJet’s order supports the growth of the aviation industry in

Canada

. The country is home to one of Boeing’s largest international supply bases with more than 550 suppliers and partners. Boeing currently contributes CAD

~$5.3 billion

in economic benefit to

Canada

annually, supporting more than 20,000 jobs. Boeing’s

Winnipeg

fabrication site builds composite components for the 737 MAX and other Boeing models.

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