A rendering of Alaska's new 787 in its global livery [Credit: Alaska Airlines]
Key Takeaways:
Alaska Airlines has placed its largest-ever aircraft order with Boeing, comprising 105 737-10s and five 787 widebody aircraft for delivery through 2035.
This significant investment is a cornerstone of the airline's "Alaska Accelerate" strategic plan, aiming to fuel substantial growth, modernize the fleet, and enable expansion into new long-haul international destinations.
The order increases Alaska's total Boeing aircraft order book to 245, supporting a projected fleet of over 550 aircraft by 2035 and positioning Alaska as the fourth-largest global airline.
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.
