Delta Air Lines announced that it has reached an agreement with Boeing to purchase 30 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner widebody aircraft, with an option to acquire an additional 30 units in the future. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2031.
The 787-10 will be a new aircraft type in Delta’s fleet. Historically, the U.S. airline prioritized Airbus widebody models such as the A330 and A350, avoiding the acquisition of Boeing widebodies for many years. The announcement therefore marks a significant shift in the company’s long-haul fleet strategy.
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According to Delta, the ordered aircraft will be equipped with GEnx-1B engines produced by General Electric. In an official statement, the airline highlighted that both the aircraft and the engines were developed and manufactured in the United States, underscoring the role of the U.S. aerospace industry and the use of advanced production technologies.
The possibility that Delta could order the Boeing 787 was first mentioned in July 2025. The agreement now formally confirmed solidifies that expectation and expands the airline’s long-haul aircraft portfolio, with the model expected to be deployed on high-demand international routes over the next decade.
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