{"id":2894,"date":"2023-02-21T12:25:45","date_gmt":"2023-02-21T12:25:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviation-news.info\/?p=2894"},"modified":"2023-02-21T12:25:45","modified_gmt":"2023-02-21T12:25:45","slug":"westjet-sells-seven-boeing-737s-to-be-scrapped","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviation-news.info\/?p=2894","title":{"rendered":"WestJet Sells Seven Boeing 737s To Be Scrapped"},"content":{"rendered":"

Canadian, Calgary-based airline\u00a0Westjet\u00a0(WS) will say goodbye to seven 737 next-generation aircraft as they are\u00a0sold for parts\u00a0to Atlanta-based Aventure Aviation. The seven aircraft in question hold serial numbers 34284, 34285, 34286, 34287, 34288, 35111, and 35112.<\/p>\n

With Westjet pivoting its strategy to focus mainly on operations from its base in\u00a0Calgary, and other west coast ports, the airline is in the middle of a fleet renewal, which has seen Boeing 787s join the fleet alongside Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.<\/p>\n

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Aventure Aviation<\/h2>\n

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Aventure Aviation specializes in the ‘tear down’ of various aircraft, selling parts to various other airlines and organizations. Providing component solutions to multiple aircraft operators.<\/p>\n

The solutions provided range from public to corporate and government, including armed forces. In addition to picking for parts, Aventure Aviation assists in the end-of-life and retirement of aircraft.<\/p>\n

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Given the order of seven of Westjet’s fleet, it is visible that Aventure Aviation will utilize the aircraft for a range of parts for their customer list. With aircraft shortages and delivery delays, Kevin Lang, Aventure\u2019s Director of strategic accounts, noted:<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis major acquisition will provide a significant inventory increase for our global customer base.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Westjet’s move to MAX aircraft<\/h2>\n

Westjet already has 23 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft in its fleet, with more on order. With 32 MAX 7 and 54 MAX 10 on order, in a move to improve reliability, optimize operations and reduce CO2 emissions. The new MAX aircraft are expected to reduce CO2 emissions by millions of pounds each year compared to the older generation aircraft.<\/p>\n

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Westjet’s move West<\/h2>\n

With Westjet’s recent pivot to focus on its home in Western Canada, the airline has recently introduced multiple routes across the border.\u00a0WestJet recently revealed nine new US routes\u00a0from Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, and Vancouver, all taking off in May and June. Two of the nine have never been served \u2013 at least not in the 33 years since 1990. Five other routes had had non-stops before, two of which were by WestJet but are currently unserved.<\/p>\n