30-Jul-2014 5:57 AM
WestJet Encore signs firm purchase agreement with Bombardier
WestJet Encore signed (29-Jul-2014) a firm purchase agreement with Bombardier for five Q400 NextGen aircraft. The USD167 million transaction converts a batch of five options previously booked by WestJet and will increase the carrier's fleet to 30 Q400 NextGen aircraft. SVP of sales, marketing, and asset management Ray Jones said, "In just under four months, WestJet Encore has exercised a total of 10 Q400 NextGen option aircraft." [more - original PR]