Alaska Airlines announced a record order for Boeing aircraft, committing to 105 737‑10 Max narrow‑body jets and five 787‑10 Dreamliner wide‑body planes. The deal, signed on January 7 2026, will see deliveries spread from 2027 through 2035, with the 737‑10s scheduled for 2027‑2029 and the 787‑10s for 2028‑2035.
The 737‑10 Max is the longest‑range variant of the 737 family, offering a 12‑seat increase over the 737‑9 and a 1,000‑mile range extension. The aircraft remains pending FAA certification, but Boeing has projected a 42‑aircraft‑per‑month production rate by mid‑2026, with the capacity to accommodate Alaska’s order without delaying other commitments. The 787‑10 Dreamliner, Boeing’s largest wide‑body model, will add 12 seats over the 787‑9 and feature a 12‑hour range, making it ideal for Alaska’s long‑haul routes from Seattle. Boeing’s 787 production line is ramping to 20 aircraft per month, sufficient to meet the five‑aircraft order within the agreed schedule.
Alaska’s fleet strategy, dubbed “Alaska Accelerate,” aims to grow its network to 12 long‑haul international destinations by 2030 and to expand its domestic high‑density routes. The 737‑10s will replace older 737‑800s and 737‑900s, while the 787‑10s will replace older 787‑9s and support new routes to Asia and Latin America. The order is expected to increase Alaska’s capital expenditures by roughly $1.2 billion over the next decade, but the airline’s recent revenue growth and integration of Hawaiian Airlines provide a solid financial foundation for the investment.
For Boeing, the order adds $1.5 billion to its backlog and represents 1.9% of the company’s total 6,527‑aircraft backlog as of late 2025. The deal underscores confidence in Boeing’s narrow‑body and wide‑body platforms amid a competitive market where the 737‑10 competes with the Airbus A321neo. Boeing’s production capacity is expanding, with the 737 MAX line expected to reach 47 aircraft per month by 2027, while the 787 line is increasing to 20 per month. The order therefore strengthens Boeing’s position against Airbus and supports its goal of restoring market share after the 737 MAX groundings.
Ben Minicucci, CEO of Alaska Air Group, said the order “builds on the strong foundation Alaska has created to support steady, scalable 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 aircraft.”
The deal signals a robust partnership between Alaska and Boeing, with both companies positioning themselves for growth in a recovering aviation market. The order’s timing and scale reinforce confidence in Boeing’s production recovery and Alaska’s long‑term network expansion plans.
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