SEATTLE, Jan. 13, 2026 - Boeing and Delta Air Lines announced a direct order for up to 60 787 Dreamliners to support long-haul international growth and renew the airline's widebody fleet. The purchase of 30 787-10 jets, with an opportunity for up to 30 more, will enable Delta's expansion and modernization plans on high-demand transatlantic and South American routes.
With capacity for up to 336 passengers and 25% lower fuel use than the airplanes it replaces, the 787-10 offers the lowest operating cost per seat of any widebody airplane. The airline's new order brings its firm order book to 130 Boeing airplanes, including a previous order for 100 737-10 jets. S.
aerospace manufacturing jobs across the company's production system and supply chain. With more than 460 Boeing airplanes currently in service, Delta has flown most Boeing single-aisle and widebody models across its domestic and international networks over the decades. The efficiency and flexibility of the 787-10 and 737-10 will enable Delta to fly more passengers on more routes as the airline expands and diversifies its network.
As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. The airline's commitment to sustainability in aviation is also reflected in its modernization plans, which prioritize environmentally friendly technologies and practices. With the delivery of new Dreamliners, Delta will be able to provide an exceptional passenger experience and advance sustainability in aviation.
The airline's CEO, Ed Bastian, stated that the 787-10 offers superior comfort for passengers, featuring the largest windows of any widebody airplane flying today and air that is pressurized at a lower cabin altitude, which will help Delta's customers arrive at their destinations feeling more refreshed. Additionally, the 787 Dreamliner's unmatched efficiency, range, and passenger comfort make it a perfect fit for Delta's international expansion and fleet modernization. The airline's president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Stephanie Pope, expressed her excitement about the order, stating that the 787-10 is a perfect fit for Delta's needs and will enable the airline to provide an exceptional passenger experience and advance sustainability in aviation.