Alaska Airlines, Boeing in $5 billion deal

Alaska Airlines will buy 50 Boeing 737 single-aisle jetliners under a $5 billion deal, the largest purchase in the carrier's history, the companies said on Thursday. "This order positions us for growth and ensures that we'll continue to operate the quietest and most fuel-efficient aircraft available for the foreseeable future," said Alaska Airlines president and CEO Brad Tilden.
The Seattle-based airline, which runs an all-Boeing fleet, will buy 20 737 MAX 8s, 17 737 MAX 9s and 13 Next-Generation 737-900ERs, under the contract. The new airplanes will be used to replace older aircraft.