USA – Delta Air Lines has placed a direct order for up to 60 Boeing 787‑10 Dreamliners, marking a significant step in the carrier’s strategy to modernize its widebody fleet and expand long‑haul international operations, particularly on high‑demand transatlantic and South American routes.

• The firm order includes 30 Boeing 787‑10 aircraft, with options for an additional 30

• The 787‑10, the largest Dreamliner variant, offers up to 336 seats and delivers 25% greater fuel efficiency compared to the older widebody aircraft it will replace.

• With this deal, Delta’s Boeing order book increases to 130 aircraft, including a previous order for 100 737‑10 narrowbodies, supporting both widebody and single‑aisle capacity growth.

• Delta operates over 460 Boeing aircraft and has flown nearly all major Boeing models, reflecting a decades‑long relationship with the U.S. manufacturer.

Statements

• “Delta is building the fleet for the future, enhancing the customer experience, driving operational improvements and providing steady replacements for less efficient, older aircraft in the decade to come.” — Ed Bastian, CEO, Delta Air Lines

• “We are excited that Delta Air Lines has selected the 787-10 to join its fleet of the future… a perfect fit for Delta’s international expansion and fleet modernization.” — Stephanie Pope, President & CEO, Boeing Commercial Airplanes

Source: Boeing
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