Boeing Secures Largest-Ever Order from Alaska Airlines for MAX 10 and 787s

SEATTLE — Alaska Airlines has formalized the most significant aircraft acquisition in its corporate history, placing firm orders for 105 Boeing 737-10s and five 787 Dreamliners. The agreement, announced Jan. 7, 2026, expands the airline’s order book to 245 unfulfilled deliveries and extends its fleet pipeline through 2035.

The deal converts 105 existing options for the 737-10—the largest variant of the MAX family—into firm orders. It also includes purchase rights for an additional 35 737-10 aircraft. The five 787 Dreamliners are intended to support the carrier's "Alaska Accelerate" strategic plan, which targets service to at least 12 long-haul international destinations from Seattle by 2030.

Fleet Strategy and Expansion

The acquisition signals a shift toward larger gauge aircraft for the Seattle-based airline. The 737-10 will replace older models in the single-aisle fleet, increasing seat capacity on high-density domestic routes. Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci stated the investment aligns with the company's long-term growth targets.

“This fleet investment builds on the foundation Alaska has created to support steady, scalable and sustained growth, and is another building block in executing our Alaska Accelerate strategic plan,” Minicucci said regarding the agreement.

The five widebody 787s will augment the airline's existing long-haul capabilities. While Alaska currently operates a mix of 737 variants, the introduction of more 787s facilitates direct routes to markets in Europe and Asia.

Delivery and Configuration

Deliveries for the new order are scheduled to continue over the next decade. The airline indicated the 787s are expected to be delivered as the 787-10 variant, the longest model in the Dreamliner family, though the agreement allows for flexibility between models.

Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, noted the order marks the 60th year of the manufacturer's relationship with the airline. “This is a historic airplane order underwritten by Alaska Airlines’ record of performance and strategic expansion,” Pope said.

Concurrent with the order announcement, the airline unveiled a new “global livery” on a 787-9. The design features deep blues and greens intended to reference the Aurora Borealis.

With this agreement, Alaska Airlines’ total fleet is projected to grow from 413 aircraft today to more than 550 by 2035.