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Boeing has informed Alaska Airlines of delays in the delivery of its 737 MAX and 787-9 aircraft. The delays are affecting Alaska Airlines' fleet expansion plans, as the airline recently acquired Hawaiian Airlines, which has pending orders for Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
According to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Alaska Airlines stated: "Boeing has communicated that certain 737 and 787-9 aircraft are expected to be delivered later than the contracted delivery timing." The statement further explained that this includes "787-9 aircraft contracted for delivery between 2024 and 2026 that have been moved later into the contract or into the year following the contracted delivery."
Alaska Airlines expects several MAX planes initially scheduled for arrival in 2024 to be delayed until 2025. Additionally, six MAX 8s intended for this year will now arrive in 2026. The airline also anticipates receiving three MAX 10s in 2026 and an additional seventeen from 2027 onwards.
