WestJet and Lufthansa Technik sign multi-billion-dollar agreement for world-class aircraft engine maintenance services; new repair facility to be established in Calgary
WestJet’s historic contract award will strengthen Western Canada aerospace hub, Lufthansa Technik’s new engine repair shop and test cell will drive job creation and long-term economic benefits CALGARY, AB, Feb. 13, 2025 /CNW/ – WestJet and Lufthansa Technik announced today that they have signed an exclusive agreement, in which Lufthansa Technik will provide engine maintenance services for the CFM International* […]
Fleet Modernization – Newly Acquired Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 Aircraft Makes Inaugural Freight Delivery to Nunavik
SAINT-LAURENT, QC, July 16, 2024 /CNW/ – Air Inuit today announced the first of three Boeing Next-Generation 737-800s acquired in 2023 entered into service, arriving at Kuujjuaq Airport today with its inaugural delivery of essential freight to be distributed in communities across Nunavik. The B737-800 has been outfitted to serve exclusively as a freighter aircraft with a main deck […]
The WestJet Group further solidifies its position as Canada’s leisure champion with expanded 737 service to sun destinations
New flights to Tulum, Mexico and Grenada added for winter 2024/2025 The WestJet Group continues to strengthen its transborder, sun and domestic network CALGARY, AB, May 21, 2024 /CNW/ – The WestJet Group today announced further network expansion with the addition of new service to Tulum, Mexico and the island of Grenada in the Caribbean, bolstering the Group’s extensive leisure portfolio this winter. Additionally, the airline is […]
AELF Leases 737-800 to Air North, Yukon’s Airline
CHICAGO, IL / ACCESSWIRE / April 22, 2024 / Aircraft Engine Lease Finance, Inc (“AELF”) announced today that it leased a recently acquired Boeing 737-8AL to Canadian carrier, Air North, Yukon’s Airline, the first of this type for the airline. “We couldn’t be happier about adding Air North to our client base,” said Joe Cirillo, […]
WestJet Cargo receives approval on behalf of Transport Canada certifying its 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters
Approval signals bright future for WestJet Cargo and the GTA Group as dedicated freighters prepare for takeoff with first departure set for April 22, 2023 CALGARY, AB, March 20, 2023 /CNW/ – WestJet Cargo today announced that it has received Transport Canada’s approval and official certification of its four 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF). Following certification, WestJet Cargo and […]
WestJet Sells Seven Boeing 737s To Be Scrapped
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GetJet Airlines Returns to Canadian Skies – Wet Leasing One Boeing 737-8800 to Fly Swoop
Vilnius, January 2, 2023 – GetJet Airlines, the IOSA-approved Lithuanian ACMI and Charter carrier, has announced the wet-lease of 1 B737-800 to Fly Swoop, the Canadian ultra-low-cost carrier owned by WestJet, the second largest airline in Canada and one of the top 10 airlines in North America by the number of passengers carried. GetJet Airlines’ […]
Why Are There Boeing 737-200s Still Flying in Canada?
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WestJet and Aero Design Labs set out to reduce emissions and increase fuel efficiency of Boeing 737-700 aircraft
Airline partners with Aero Design Labs (ADL) to test first-of-its kind product designed to reduce fuel burn First approved modified 737-700 aircraft to take flight as early as Fall 2022 CALGARY, AB, June 13, 2022 /CNW/ – WestJet today announced a new partnership with Aero Design Labs to modify the airline’s 737-700 NG aircraft for greater reduced […]
KF Aerospace Leases a B737-800SF to Chrono Aviation
February 11, 2022 The aircraft was converted from passenger to cargo configuration at KF’s MRO in Kelowna, BC, Canada. KF Aerospace is excited to announce the delivery of its B737-800SF to airline, Chrono Aviation. It marks KF’s first commercial lease of a B737-800 series freighter aircraft. KF Aerospace purchased the aircraft in 2021 and performed […]