WestJet signs lease agreement for five B737s

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WestJet finalised a leasing agreement with Singapore Aircraft Leasing Enterprise for five B737 aircraft.

Four 136-seat B737-700s are scheduled for delivery in Jan-09, May-09, Jun-09 and Oct-09, while the one 166-seat B737-800 is scheduled for delivery in May-09. The lease agreement also includes options for an additional three B737-700s and one B737-800 in 2009, as well as provisions to convert -700 series options into -800 options. WestJet currently operates 62 aircraft and is scheduled to build its fleet to 81 aircraft by the end of 2009.

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