ACG Announces Delivery of 1 Boeing 737-8 MAX to WestJet

Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced the delivery of one Boeing 737-8 MAX on long-term lease to WestJet, an Alberta Partnership (“WestJet”).

“ACG is proud to expand its partnership with WestJet and to partake in its ambitious growth plans,” said Alan Mangels, Vice President of Marketing for ACG.  “The addition of this latest technology aircraft will not only support WestJet’s growth objectives but will also do so in an environmentally friendly and fuel-efficient way.”

“In partnership with Aviation Capital Group, we are thrilled to add an additional aircraft to our Boeing 737 MAX family, as we further reaffirm our mission of providing affordable air travel to Canadians,” said Mike Scott, WestJet Group, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer. “Today’s fleet additions are critical to the execution of our ambitious growth strategy as we work to provide more critical air access to Canadians.”