Alaska Airlines Places Largest-Ever Order — 105 Boeing 737-10s and Five 787 Widebodies

Boeing and Alaska Airlines announced the carrier’s largest aircraft order in company history on January 7, 2026, at Seattle’s Boeing Delivery Center: 105 Boeing 737-10 narrowbodies with options for 35 additional aircraft, plus five Boeing 787-10 widebodies for long-haul international expansion. The order, valued at over $13 billion at list prices, extends Alaska’s delivery stream through 2035 and locks the carrier into an all-Boeing commercial fleet as it executes its Alaska Accelerate growth strategy.

Alaska’s firm 737-10 order brings 53 new aircraft and 52 exercised options to its existing 63 737-10 orders on the books—bringing its total 737-10 firm orders to 168 units and its overall 737 orderbook with Boeing to 245 aircraft. The airline currently operates 248 Boeing 737s, with 94 MAX aircraft already flying. The five 787-10 Dreamliners represent an exercise of previous purchase options; Alaska already operates five 787s in service and now holds 12 on order.

This purchase supports Alaska’s ambitious fleet growth roadmap. Following its 2024 acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, the carrier plans to expand from its current 413-aircraft fleet to 475 aircraft by 2030 and 550 by 2035. The new narrowbodies will serve high-density domestic routes and replace aging aircraft. The widebodies, meanwhile, will enable transatlantic and transpacific service from Seattle—Alaska’s primary hub.

“This fleet investment builds on the strong foundation Alaska has created to support steady, scalable and sustained growth,” said Ben Minicucci, Alaska Air Group CEO. “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.”

Alaska has already launched four transatlantic routes using its existing 787 fleet. The carrier started nonstop service to Rome on April 28, 2026, followed by London Heathrow on May 21 and Reykjavík on May 28. By 2030, Alaska plans at least 12 intercontinental routes from Seattle and is establishing a 787 hub in the Pacific Northwest that will deploy as many as 17 widebodies across its global network.

Boeing President and CEO Stephanie Pope framed the order as validation of the manufacturer’s recovery and Alaska’s strategic confidence. “This is a historic airplane order underwritten by Alaska Airlines’ record of strong performance and strategic expansion,” she said. “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 airplanes.”

The announcement marks the airline’s first major Boeing order since a 737 MAX 9 door plug panel blowout in January 2024. Shane Jones, Alaska’s fleet chief, told CNBC the purchase reflects “confidence in the Max 10 certification” and “confidence in Boeing and their turnaround and their ability to produce quality aircraft on time.” Securing 737-10 delivery slots through the mid-2030s was strategically critical, he added, given intense competition for narrowbody production capacity.

The 737-10 remains uncertified by the FAA. Boeing anticipates certification in late 2026, with initial deliveries expected to follow in 2027 or beyond. A design defect in the engine anti-ice system has delayed certification of both the MAX 7 and MAX 10 variants. The FAA lifted its 737 MAX production cap in March 2026, though, allowing Boeing to accelerate assembly. The manufacturer currently builds 737 MAX aircraft at a rate of 47 per month and targets 52 monthly, with a new assembly line opening at Everett to support the ramp-up.

Alaska’s order adds to an industry-wide MAX 10 backlog approaching 1,200 aircraft. Five carriers—United Airlines, Ryanair, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Akasa—each hold over 100 MAX 10 orders.

Sources

• Boeing Investor Relations — Aircraft Order Announcement
• Alaska Airlines Newsroom
• CNBC — Alaska Airlines Fleet Strategy Interview
• FlightGlobal — International Route Development Coverage
• Aviation Week — Boeing 737 MAX Production and Certification Updates