Boeing and Alaska Airlines leadership together at the order announcement ceremony.
“ 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,” said Ben Minicucci, Alaska Air Group CEO and president.“ 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.”
Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, praised the partnership:“ This is a historic airplane order underwritten by Alaska Airlines’ record of strong performance and strategic expansion. We are honored they have placed their trust in our people and our 737 and 787 airplanes to help grow their airline.”
DEEP ROOTS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Boeing and Alaska Airlines share more than just business ties— they are neighbors and pillars of the Pacific Northwest economy. Together, they support tens of thousands of local jobs and contribute to the region’ s economic vitality.
Employees like Cameron, who work at Boeing’ s Seattle Delivery Center and has been with the company for 30 years, take great pride in their work.“ These airplanes carry people I care about, including my own family, so the work really matters to me,” he said. This sense of connection and purpose is a hallmark of the Boeing-Alaska partnership.
Their collaboration extends beyond airplanes. It is about building a strong aerospace community in the Northwest, one that fosters innovation, quality, and shared success.
COMMITMENT TO SAFETY AND TRANSPARENCY
Safety and quality remain at the heart of the Boeing- Alaska relationship. Alaska Airlines’ senior vice president of Safety and Audit programs, Brooke Vatheuer, highlighted the importance of open communication.
“ I’ ve asked for data. I’ ve asked for more data. I’ ve asked to meet with leaders all across Boeing Commercial Airplanes, and Boeing never told me no,” she said. This transparency helps both teams identify issues early and resolve them quickly, ensuring the highest standards in airplane production.
Doug Ackerman, Boeing’ s vice president of Supplier Quality, added,“ Continuous focus on safety and quality is essential. We are committed to steady, reliable production and building trust with our customers.”
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