Alaska Airlines has announced the largest aircraft order in its history, confirming the purchase of 105 Boeing 737-10 aircraft along with five additional widebody Boeing 787s. The deal represents a strategic investment that secures production slots through 2035 and lays the foundation for long-term fleet and network growth, with an additional option for 35 more 737-10 aircraft within the same delivery timeframe.
The order further strengthens the partnership with manufacturer Boeing, bringing Alaska Airlines’ total orderbook to 245 aircraft, in addition to the 94 737 MAX family aircraft already in active service. The mix of replacement and growth aircraft will enable the gradual retirement of older 737s while maintaining one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets among major global airlines.
Particular attention is drawn to the expansion of the widebody fleet. The five additional 787 aircraft, planned for delivery in the 787-10 variant, will increase firm orders for the type to a total of 17 aircraft. Alaska Airlines already operates five Dreamliners, and the new deliveries are key to achieving the goal of serving at least 12 long-haul international destinations from Seattle by 2030. Seattle is being positioned as the airline’s primary global hub for Europe and Asia.
At the time the order was announced, the public in Seattle was also presented with the first Boeing 787-9 painted in Alaska Airlines’ new global livery. Inspired by the Aurora Borealis, the design features deep blue and green tones symbolizing the brand’s energy and identity. A new painting technique was used, with the process taking nearly 1,000 labor hours over 13 days from nose to tail.
The new global livery will be reserved for widebody aircraft operating intercontinental routes, while the distinctive Alaska Native motif will remain on the tails of narrowbody aircraft across the North American network. At the same time, the Hawaiian Airlines brand will retain its own visual identity on its 717, A321, and A330 aircraft on services to, from, and within the Hawaiian Islands.
With a current fleet of 413 aircraft, Alaska Air Group expects to grow to more than 475 aircraft by 2030 and over 550 aircraft by the middle of the next decade. This growth is matched by tangible network expansion: daily flights from Seattle to London Heathrow are already on sale starting in May 2026, alongside seasonal services to Rome and Reykjavik, while year-round flights to Tokyo and Seoul are already in regular operation. The order, therefore, represents not just fleet growth on paper, but a clear signal of Alaska Airlines’ transformation into one of the leading global carriers from the U.S. Pacific Northwest
