As certification nears for the 737-10, WestJet believes there’s a good chance Boeing will deliver the first aircraft to the Calgary-based airline by year-end.
However, several airline leaders cautioned that aviation’s biggest operational headaches will still require traditional engineering and human oversight.
Airline executives issued a stark message to engine OEMs during a panel discussion, demanding they not deliver products until they're technologically ready.
In line with Aviation Week’s MRO Americas event, Carbon Analysis focuses on four LCCs in the region: Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Frontier Airlines and WestJet.
The Routes Americas 2026 Awards honor excellence in airport and destination marketing, featuring airports, destinations and airlines from across the region.
WestJet plans to launch its first route to Brazil in November, marking a broader pivot by Canadian airlines toward Latin America as U.S. travel demand ebbs.
WestJet is planning to expand its transatlantic network during summer 2026, continuing to leverage the long-range capabilities of its Boeing 737 MAX fleet.
Korean Air has purchased an 11% share in WestJet’s parent companies, joining alliance partner Delta Air Lines in acquiring a stake in the Canadian LCC.
Now that Delta Air Lines and Korean Air have opted to take stakes in WestJet, Delta’s influence as a major investor in airlines worldwide continues to grow.
