Alaska Airlines orders 110 Boeing aircraft

Summary

CNBC's Phil LeBeau reports that Alaska Airlines is ordering 120 Boeing aircraft, including 105 737 MAX 10s and five 787 Dreamliners, plus 35 options worth about $17 billion at list prices. The order supports Alaska's international expansion and comes as Boeing is expected to end 2025 with more orders than Airbus for the first time in years. Jim Cramer discusses his Boeing position, noting the 787s may allow Boeing to recognize earnings sooner than expected.

• Alaska Airlines places a 120-aircraft order with Boeing.
• Order includes 105 737 MAX 10s and five 787 Dreamliners, plus 35 options.
• List value of 110 aircraft plus options is about $17 billion.
• Boeing is expected to end 2025 with more orders than Airbus.
• Phil LeBeau says Alaska is growing and expanding internationally.
• Jim Cramer discloses a Boeing position and sees 787 availability as a near-term earnings catalyst.
• Alaska CEO Ben Minicucci will discuss the order later on CNBC.
• The 737 MAX 10 is expected to be certified this year with first deliveries in 2027.