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Boeing confirms Alaska Airlines order

SEATTLE: The Boeing Company confirmed an Alaska Airlines order for two Next-Generation 737-700 airplanes.

The Next-Generation 737, which entered service last year, is the newest and most advanced single-aisle airplane family. The Next-Generation 737 establishes a new standard for speed and reliability, which means that passengers are less likely to miss connections or arrive late. The Next-Generation 737 features several enhancements to the original 737 design, including a larger wing, new systems and avionics, higher cruise speed, greater range and new engines.