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SEATTLE, Wash., June 15, 2005 -- Alaska Airlines' first 737-800 takes off from Boeing field on its delivery flight in February. Alaska Airlines has ordered an additional 35 Next-Generation 737-800 passenger airplanes worth an estimated $2.3 billion at list prices. The Seattle-based airline also holds options for an additional 15 airplanes which, if exercised, would increase the order value by $983 million. Alaska Airlines also took purchase rights for another 50 airplanes, making this among the largest orders for 737-800s.

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