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Boeing and Alaska Airlines Announce Largest Fleet Deal
Boeing and Alaska Airlines made a big deal for new airplanes.
They are buying 105 737-10 jets and five 787 Dreamliners.
This is the largest order Alaska Airlines has ever made.
The new planes will help the airline fly to more places and carry more passengers.
The 737-10s will be used for busy routes, and the 787s will help the airline fly to places far away, like Europe and Asia.
This deal is part of a long-term plan to grow and improve the airline.
It's also a special year because Boeing and Alaska Airlines have been working together for 60 years.
Boeing and Alaska Airlines announced the largest fleet deal in the airline's history, including 105 737-10 jets and five 787 Dreamliners.
The order also includes options for 35 additional 737-10 jets, bringing the total 737 MAX order to 174 aircraft.
The 737-10 aircraft will support the renewal and growth of Alaska Airlines' single-aisle fleet, enabling more routes and lower costs per seat.
The five 787 Dreamliners will support the airline's long-haul growth strategy, expanding its international network to include Europe and Asia.
The announcement marks the 60th year of partnership between Boeing and Alaska Airlines, which began with the delivery of a Boeing 727.
- Who
- Boeing and Alaska Airlines
- What
- Announced the largest fleet deal in Alaska Airlines' history
- Where
- Not specified
- When
- January 7
- Why
- To expand domestic and international route networks
Key facts
- Order Details
- 105 737-10 jets and five 787 Dreamliners
- Additional Options
- 35 more 737-10 jets
- Total 737 MAX Order
- 174 aircraft
- Current 787 Dreamliners
- 5 in service, 12 on order
- Current 737 Fleet
- 248 aircraft
- Partnership Duration
- 60 years
- First Aircraft
- Boeing 727
- CEO of Alaska Air Group
- Ben Minicucci
- CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes
- Stephanie Pope
Quotes
Ben Minicucci
CEO and President of Alaska Air Group
“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. 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. We are incredibly proud to be partnering with Boeing, a Pacific Northwest neighbour and a company that stands as a symbol of American innovation and manufacturing.”
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Stephanie Pope
President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes
“This is a historic aeroplane order underwritten by Alaska Airlines' record of strong performance and strategic expansion. All of us at Boeing are proud of Alaska's success and are honored they have placed their trust in our people and our 737 and 787 aeroplanes to help grow their airline.”
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