USA’s Delta Air Lines Places 2026 Order for 60 Boeing 787‑10 Dreamliners

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

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