Tue, Oct 07, 2014
Purchase Reflects Major Investment In Alaska Airlines' Hometown Of Seattle
Boeing and Alaska Airlines have announced an order for 10 Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range) airplanes, building on Alaska's all-Boeing fleet. As Seattle's hometown airline, Alaska continues to invest in the region it calls home.
Today's purchase, which brings Alaska's total Boeing jets on order to 74, means the airline's customers will enjoy expanded service from its Seattle hub and a commitment to a locally manufactured fleet of the most fuel efficient airplanes in the market.
"We love having Seattle as our home and buying locally built airplanes is a point of pride for us," said Alaska Airlines' president and CEO Brad Tilden.
With a list price of $990 million, this order represents a significant investment in the long term success of Alaska Airlines. "Alaska Airlines is a valuable partner with its all-Boeing fleet," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Ray Conner. "We share many of the same values, including a strong commitment to our community and a focus on innovation. It is always special for Boeing employees to see 'Proudly All-Boeing' written on the nose of an Alaska 737."
These new airplanes will not only allow network growth, but also enable further cost reductions by replacing Alaska's 737-400s with new 737-900ERs, capable of carrying 25 percent more passengers while using the same amount of fuel.
Boeing supports Alaska Airlines operations with essential support and services from its Boeing Edge portfolio that include: Wind Updates and Jeppesen eCharts for more efficient navigation, Jeppesen Crew Tracking to quickly staff airplanes when flight schedules change, and Boeing's Landing Gear Exchange Programs, Maintenance Performance Toolbox and Mobile Maintenance Applications for iPad to speed the detection and resolution of maintenance issues.
(Image provided by Boeing)
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