Alaska Air Group Faces More Boeing Delivery Delays in 2025
Alaska Air Group, the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air, has confirmed further delays in Boeing aircraft deliveries, affecting its Boeing 737 MAX and Boeing 787-9 fleet expansion plans for 2025.
According to its latest annual report, Alaska Air Group expects to add 28 aircraft this year while retiring six Boeing 737-900s. The updated delivery schedule includes:
Alaska Airlines: Nine Boeing 737-8s and eight Boeing 787-9s
Hawaiian Airlines: Four A330-300(P2F)s and three Boeing 787-9s
Horizon Air: Three E175s and one additional aircraft for third-party operations
Previously, Alaska Air Group had anticipated receiving twelve Boeing 737-8s and eleven Boeing 737-10s in 2025, while Hawaiian Airlines planned for four more Boeing 787-9s before merging with Alaska.
By the end of 2025, Alaska Air Group expects to operate 414 aircraft across its subsidiaries, growing to 428 in 2026 and 449 in 2027. The fleet expansion will support the company’s strategy to develop Seattle Tacoma International as a global hub, enhancing connectivity to Asia and Europe.
As of December 31, 2024, Alaska had firm orders for 74 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, with deliveries scheduled through 2029, along with purchase rights for 100 additional MAX jets until 2030. The latest delays add to Boeing’s ongoing supply chain challenges, impacting fleet growth timelines for multiple airlines.
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