The agreement follows the delivery of two Boeing 737-8 aircraft to WestJet earlier this year. Aviation Capital Group intends to deliver the first 737-10 from its orderbook to the airline immediately upon the model achieving type certification. For WestJet, the acquisition is a calculated move to leverage operational commonality while reducing cost per seat and lowering carbon emissions.

Thomas Baker, CEO and President of Aviation Capital Group, noted that the two companies hold a combined order of over 140 of the 737-10 variant, positioning the lessor as the primary supplier for this specific aircraft type. Mike Scott, Chief Financial Officer at WestJet, emphasized that the shift to the 737-10 provides the necessary flexibility to scale operations in response to rising passenger demand. The 737-10 is designed to offer approximately 20% lower fuel burn per seat compared to older generation models, serving as a pillar for the carrier’s long-term sustainability and profitability goals.