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Delta Orders 30 Boeing 787-10s, Its First Direct Dreamliner Deal

Deliveries begin in 2031, reflecting long lead times in commercial aerospace.

Delta 787 in flight
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Boeing employees assemble 787s inside their main assembly building on their campus in North Charleston, South Carolina, U.S., May 30, 2023. Gavin McIntyre/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
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Overview

  • The firm purchase includes options for 30 additional 787s, introducing the Dreamliner to Delta’s fleet for the first time.
  • Delta selected GE Aerospace GEnx engines and signed a long-term maintenance services agreement for the powerplants.
  • The 787-10s are intended to support international growth and long-haul fleet modernization, particularly on transatlantic and South American routes.
  • Cabins will be premium-heavy, with Delta One Suites and expanded Delta Premium Select, alongside Delta Comfort and Delta Sync connectivity.
  • Boeing reported 600 deliveries in 2025 and led Airbus in net orders for the first time since 2018, even as Airbus delivered more aircraft overall and cited A320 fuselage panel quality issues.