Alaska Airlines welcomed the first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner painted in its new global livery. The exterior design draws inspiration from the natural wonder of the Aurora Borealis, featuring a palette of deep midnight blues and lush emerald greens that channel the aurora’s energy and spirit of the Alaska brand. Utilizing a new aircraft painting technology, it took artists nearly 1,000 hours across 13 days to paint the aircraft exterior from nose to tail.
Alaska Airlines announced it is ordering 105 new 737-10 aircraft and five new 787 aircraft – exercising all previous 787 options held with Boeing. The airline also secured rights for an additional 35 737-10 aircraft. This order – representing the largest order in the airline’s history – secures critical delivery slots and extends the aircraft delivery stream through 2035.
"This fleet investment builds on the strong foundation Alaska has created to support steady, scalable and sustained growth, and is another building block in executing our Alaska Accelerate strategic plan. These planes will fuel our expansion to more destinations across the globe and ensure our guests travel aboard the newest, most fuel-efficient and state-of-the-art aircraft. We are incredibly proud to be partnering with Boeing, a Pacific Northwest neighbor and a company that stands as a symbol of American innovation and manufacturing.”
– Ben Minicucci, CEO, Alaska Air Group
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Alaska Airlines welcomed the first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner painted in its new global livery. The exterior design draws inspiration from the natural wonder of the Aurora Borealis, featuring a palette of deep midnight blues and lush emerald greens that channel the aurora’s energy and spirit of the Alaska brand. Utilizing a new aircraft painting technology, it took artists nearly 1,000 hours across 13 days to paint the aircraft exterior from nose to tail.