Air TransportAlaska Airlines places largest-ever order for Boeing aircraft
Boeing and Alaska Airlines announced today the airline’s largest-ever airplane order, which includes new Boeing 737-10 jets and additional 787 family aircraft.
The agreement comprises 105 firm orders for 737-10 jets and options for 35 more. The aircraft will replace and grow Alaska’s single-aisle fleet. The airline currently operates 248 737s and holds orders for 174 additional 737 MAX aircraft.
Alaska also acquired five 787 Dreamliners that increases its widebody commitments to a total of 17.
The order will secure critical delivery slots and extends the aircraft delivery stream through 2035, said Alaska Air.
Alaska Airlines stated that although the order is for 737-10 aircraft, the agreement allows flexibility to choose a different model if necessary. The variant, which can carry up to 230 passengers, has not yet been certified by the FAA, something Boeing expects to happen by the end of 2026.
“This fleet investment builds on the strong foundation Alaska has created to support steady, scalable and sustained growth, and is another building block in executing our Alaska Accelerate strategic plan,” said Ben Minicucci, CEO and President of Alaska Air Group.
Stephanie Pope, President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, stated, “This is a historic airplane order underwritten by Alaska Airlines’ record of strong performance and strategic expansion.”
The US carrier has 248 737 aicraft in service and now has 174 737 MAX jets on order. In 2025, Alaska Air Group acquired Hawaiian Airlines, expanding its international network.
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