A rendering of Alaska's new 787 in its global livery [Credit: Alaska Airlines]
Key Takeaways:
Alaska Airlines has placed its largest aircraft order in history with Boeing, acquiring 105 737-10s and five 787 widebody aircraft, with deliveries scheduled through 2035.
This significant investment is integral to the airline's "Alaska Accelerate" strategic plan, aiming for substantial growth, expansion into international destinations, and a modern, fuel-efficient fleet of over 550 aircraft by 2035.
The order was celebrated with the unveiling of the first 787-9 featuring a new "global livery," inspired by the aurora borealis, symbolizing the airline's brand and future expansion.
Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.
