Alaska Airlines said on Wednesday it will purchase 110 new Boeing aircraft, the largest single order in the carrier’s history, as part of an aggressive expansion and fleet modernization plan.

Shares of Boeing (NYSE:BA) rose about 1.4% on Wednesday after Alaska Airlines revealed the largest fleet purchase in its history, committing to 105 Boeing 737-10 jets and five 787 widebody aircraft. The agreement extends Alaska’s delivery schedule through 2035 and also includes options for a further 35 737-10 aircraft.

A lawsuit against Boeing has alleged that it “attempted to shift blame” onto an Alaska Airlines pilot for mistakes made that contributed to a door plug blowout.

Three U.S. airlines fly more than 70 of the planes. Travelers asked airlines on Monday whether a new plane that's now been involved in two deadly crashes since October -- the Boeing 737 MAX 8 -- is safe to fly. On Sunday, one of those planes, operated by ...

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