“Our province’s economic success is on full display with WestJet’s latest multi-billion-dollar announcement to grow its Alberta-based operations. This major investment is a clear vote of confidence in our economy, and will contribute to the soaring success of Alberta’s aerospace and aviation sector.
“Today’s announcement that WestJet has reached an agreement with Boeing to procure 60 737-10 MAX narrowbody aircraft and seven 787-9 Dreamliner widebody aircraft demonstrates that Alberta is a place where businesses can grow and thrive thanks to our low corporate tax rate, forward-thinking economic policies, skilled workforce and commitment to cutting red tape.
“WestJet’s fleet investment will add valuable jobs to Alberta’s aerospace and aviation sector, which already supports 19,000 jobs and contributes more than $1.8 billion to the provincial GDP. With companies like WestJet finding success in Alberta, the province is on course to become the next global hub for aerospace and aviation and to attract more industry players to land in Alberta.
“WestJet’s story began in Calgary in 1996, and it has continued to use Alberta as its hub ever since. Our government is excited to see the confidence WestJet has placed in Alberta by continuing to do business here almost 30 years later.
“WestJet is a made-in-Alberta success story that is connecting people around the world and showcasing how companies can succeed when they do business in Alberta.”