WestJet's Fleet Expanding to 85 Aircraft in 2009
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WestJet finalizes term sheet for two additional aircraft
CALGARY, ALBERTA--(CCNMatthews - Feb. 28, 2007) - WestJet (TSX:WJA) today announced that it has finalized a term sheet with Singapore Aircraft Leasing Enterprise (SALE) for two Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft to be delivered in 2009. Details of the agreement include one 700-series and one 800-series aircraft scheduled for delivery in November and December 2009.
"As WestJet builds on its partnership with SALE we are thrilled to add two more leased aircraft to our 2009 growth plans," said Sean Durfy, President WestJet. "As demonstrated by our 2006 financial results, our ability to continuously increase capacity, maintain favourable load factors and produce profitable results gives us confidence in our continued momentum as we grow our fleet to 85 aircraft in 2009."
WestJet currently has a registered fleet of 64 aircraft, with six additional aircraft committed for delivery in the remainder of 2007, six scheduled for delivery in 2008 and nine committed for delivery in 2009. By the end of 2009, WestJet will have a registered fleet of 85 aircraft.
Date post: 01-Mar-07
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