Alaska Airlines announced Wednesday it is purchasing over 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, marking the airline's biggest-ever purchase of Boeing planes in its history. Alaska Airlines said it will purchase 52 737 MAX planes between 2024 and 2027. This will grow the airline's fleet of 737 MAX planes from 94 to 146. The airline also secured rights for 105 more planes through 2030. This is the largest commitment for future aircraft in the company's 90-year history, Alaska Airlines said in a release. "This investment secures aircraft to optimize our growth through the next decade, which we know will be a formidable competitive advantage,” said Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci. “We’re proud of the strong financial foundation that uniquely positions Alaska to make this commitment to our future, and of the fantastic partnership we share with our hometown aircraft manufacturer at Boeing.” READ THE FULL STORY: https://www.king5.com/article/money/business/alaska-airlines-boeing-aircraft-purchase-history/281-e4208ab4-6f15-4c4f-941e-946a708334c7