Overview
- Alaska finalized firm orders for 105 Boeing 737‑10s and five 787s, plus purchase rights for 35 more 737‑10s, extending deliveries through 2035.
- The commitment lifts Alaska’s Boeing orderbook to 245 jets, with the new aircraft split between growth and replacements to maintain a young, fuel‑efficient fleet.
- The 737‑10 remains uncertified; Alaska says it can switch to other MAX variants if needed, and an executive told CNBC the carrier expects FAA approval this year with first MAX 10 deliveries in 2027.
- Five additional Dreamliners support the Alaska Accelerate plan to reach at least 12 long‑haul destinations from Seattle by 2030, with new routes to London, Rome and Reykjavik now on sale and Tokyo and Seoul already operating.
- Alaska unveiled its first 787‑9 in a new aurora‑inspired global livery at a Seattle event with Boeing and U.S. transportation officials, marking 60 years of partnership.