Alaska Airlines on Thursday revealed it will convert two Boeing 737-800 passenger jets into freighters to further tap the boom in air cargo shipping. The fleet expansion is part of a broader effort, including the introduction of more MAX passenger jets and software upgrades, to accelerate the airline’s successful cargo business.
Parent company Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) announced the new dedicated freighters along with its decision to speed up fleet growth to 400 aircraft by mid-decade and the...
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