Boeing, Alaska Air announce largest airplane order in airline’s history

Boeing (BA) and Alaska Airlines (ALK) announced the carrier’s largest-ever airplane order as part of its long-term plan to expand its domestic and international route networks. The order includes: 105 737-10 airplanes and options for 35 more of the largest 737 MAX variant to serve high-density routes and renew its existing fleet; Five 787 widebody jets to expand the airline’s long-haul service to and from Europe and Asia.