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Delta Air Lines orders up to 60 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners to modernise wide-body fleet

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Delta Air Lines orders up to 60 Boeing 787 Dreamliners to grow and modernize widebody fleet.

Delta Air Lines has placed a major new widebody order with Boeing, committing to 30 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners with options for up to 30 more, supporting the airline’s long-haul growth and fleet renewal. This marks Delta’s first direct 787 order and brings its total Boeing order book to 130 aircraft, including 100 737-10s.

The 787-10, with capacity for up to 336 passengers, uses 25% less fuel than the aircraft it replaces and offers larger windows and lower cabin altitude for greater passenger comfort. Delta CEO Ed Bastian said: “Delta is building the fleet for the future, enhancing the customer experience, driving operational improvements and replacing less efficient aircraft.”

Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Stephanie Pope added: “The 787-10’s efficiency, range and passenger comfort make it a perfect fit for Delta’s international expansion and fleet modernisation.”

With more than 460 Boeing aircraft in service, Delta continues a decades-long partnership with the US manufacturer. The new Dreamliners will strengthen Delta’s international network while supporting US aerospace jobs and sustainability goals.

This post was published on 13 January 2026 13:45

Bart Noëth

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