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WestJet has confirmed that it has placed a large order for up to 96 Boeing aircraft. The deal will see the acquisition of both new 737 MAX and 787 aircraft. The new order brings the airline’s total order book to 123 aircraft and 40 options, which should fulfill fleet needs for almost a decade. Hailed as the largest order in the airline’s history, it shows that the carrier is serious about competing with its arch rival Air Canada.
