WestJet Doubling Widebody Fleet In Record Order

WestJet is set to double its widebody fleet, announcing an order for seven Boeing 787-9s, in addition to 60 737-10s. The deal for 67 aircraft represents WestJet’s largest-ever order.

Though the carrier had opted to cap its widebodies at seven 787-9s in late 2022, the Calgary-based LCC began assessing the performance of those twin-aisle jets last summer.

WestJet’s new purchase, announced Sept. 3, comes as it eyes an expansion of its domestic and international networks. The agreement also includes options for four more 787-9s and 25 additional 737-10s.

"With the addition of these aircraft, WestJet has the largest orderbook of any airline in Canada … underpinning our growth plans and our commitment to affordable travel options for Canadians," said WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech. "These highly efficient and comfortable aircraft are critical to the growth and renewal of our fleet."

During the 2025-26 winter season, WestJet plans to introduce new destinations and routes across Latin America and the Caribbean and to grow its transpacific presence between Calgary and Tokyo's Narita International Airport.

The carrier currently operates an in-service mainline fleet of 148 aircraft, according to Aviation Week Network’s Fleet Discovery database, comprising seven 787-9s, 53 737-8s, 34 737-700s, 53 737-800s, and one 737-800F.

Previously listed as unidentified on Boeing’s Orders and Deliveries website in June, the deal brings the carrier’s orderbook to 123 aircraft and 40 options—including existing orders for 737-10s and 737-8s—while extending WestJet's fleet growth plans through 2034.

"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, CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

As geopolitical tensions rile Canada’s relationship with the U.S., WestJet also highlighted the “future economic benefits on both sides of the border” from its agreement. Canada is one of Boeing's largest international supply bases.

"This agreement between WestJet and Boeing reflects a pragmatic approach to doing business, creating new opportunities, economic benefits, and long-term jobs on both sides of the border,” said Chrystia Freeland, Canadian minister of transport and internal trade. “[It will also ensure] that WestJet is well-equipped to grow, offer more options for passengers, and better connect Canadians.”