Alaska Airlines has placed a firm order with Boeing for 105 737 MAX 10 aircraft, as well as options for 35 more. Additionally, the airline exercised all of its previous options for the 787 widebody, ordering five of the aircraft from the OEM.
“These planes will fuel our expansion to more destinations across the globe and ensure our guests travel aboard the newest, most fuel-efficient and state-of-the-art aircraft,” said Alaska Air Group CEO Ben Minicucci.
The order is the largest in the airline's history. Alaska said it had “secured critical delivery slots” and extends its aircraft delivery stream through 2035.
“This is a historic airplane order underwritten by Alaska Airlines' record of strong performance and strategic expansion,” said Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO and president Stephanie Pope.
The 737 MAX order brings the orderbook to 174 jets. The new jets will be for growth in high-density routes, as well as for fleet renewal.
The airline currently has five 787 Dreamliners already in service, with this new purchase now bringing its orderbook to 12 jets for future delivery. These widebodies will expand Alaska's Asia and Europe routes.
The widebodies will support Alaska's plans to fly to at least 12 long-haul international destinations from Seattle by 2030.