Contracts are linked to Boeing. The Westjet company in fact announces its intention to buy it 67 aircraft, mainly (60) of the 737-10 and seven 787-9 Dreamliner Long Courriers, with options that would take control to 123 units.
This is the largest order in the history of the second largest company in Canada founded in 1996 that serves to the local and international market.
“These devices, the fuel economy and the appreciated comfort are essential for the modernization of our fleet and will strengthen the accessibility of prices for Canadians, while supporting the professional development of our teams,” says Alexis von Hoensbroech, CEO of Westjet.
Colossal contract to come in China?
After a difficult year 2024 marked by an incident in January in a 737 max 9 of the Alaska Airlines company who had lost A piece of fuselage shortly after takeoff, due to production problems, strikes and large losses, the American aircraft manufacturer relives great orders.
At the beginning of September, the aircraft rental company based in Ireland Macquarie Airfinance announced the purchase of 30 Boeing 737-8 devices.
In August, the company Korean air He confirmed a 100 aircraft contract for $ 50 billion as part of the largest contract in the history of South Korean aviation.
In May, the company Qatar Airways made a request for 160 aircraft For a value of $ 200 billion.
Finally, according to Bloomberg, Boeing It is in conversations with the Chinese authorities about an order that can reach up to 500 aircraft. “The two parties are still developing the conditions for this sale of complex aircraft, including the models and amounts of delivery devices and calendars,” said the agency, stating that the Chinese authorities have begun to identify the needs of each airline.
The last contract won by Boeing with the Chinese authorities dates back to 2017.
Source: BFM TV
