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Alaska Air places record Boeing jet order for global expansion.
Summary
Alaska Air is ordering 110 Boeing jets — 105 737 Max 10s and five 787-10s — to support international expansion from Seattle and to help the airline serve at least 12 long‑haul destinations by 2030.
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Alaska Air Group has placed an order for 110 Boeing aircraft, the largest investment in new planes in the carrier's history. The package includes 105 narrowbody 737 Max 10s and five widebody 787-10s, with purchase rights for an additional 35 737s and delivery commitments extending through 2035. The move follows Alaska's $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines and is presented as part of a push to expand international long‑haul flying from Seattle. Company officials said the additional 787-10s will help the carrier serve at least 12 long‑haul destinations by 2030.
Key facts:
- The order consists of 105 Boeing 737 Max 10 narrowbody jets and five Boeing 787-10 widebody jets.
- Alaska also secured purchase rights for 35 more 737s, with deliveries extending through 2035.
- The five additional 787-10s bring Alaska's firm future 787 fleet to 17 aircraft, with five already in service.
- The deal follows Alaska's $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, which provided access to Asia‑Pacific markets and widebody aircraft.
- Alaska had 71 unfilled 737 Max orders at Boeing before this announcement.
- Boeing has reported it is on track to seek regulatory approval for the Max 10 later this year, as noted by Boeing officials.
Summary:
The order signals a strategic shift toward a larger international network centered on West Coast and Hawaii hubs and builds on Alaska's recent Hawaiian acquisition. Companies cited deliveries and regulatory milestones as upcoming items, and the development is expected to affect competitive dynamics on long‑haul routes out of Seattle.
