Southwest Airlines favors the Boeing 787 Dreamliner for long-haul expansion as it evaluates fleet options, leasing and aircraft availability.
Boeing 787
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner represents a significant advancement in commercial aviation technology and design. Boeing unveiled this wide-body airliner on January 29, 2003, as the 7E7 project, shifting focus from the earlier unconventional Sonic Cruiser concept to a more efficiency-oriented design.
As an American-made aircraft, the 787 Dreamliner showcases Boeing’s commitment to innovation in the commercial aerospace sector. The company developed this airliner to meet the growing demand for more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly long-haul aircraft.
Norse Atlantic Airways has secured a wet-lease agreement with Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), marking a new opportunity for the Norwegian long-haul carrier as it seeks additional revenue from its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet.
Gulf Air (GF) will launch daily fifth-freedom flights between Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) from October 26, 2026, bringing a new carrier to one of Southeast Asia’s busiest air routes.
A 71-year-old passenger died following a medical emergency aboard a United Airlines flight from Japan to the United States, forcing the Boeing 787-9 to divert to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
St. Louis will gain more nonstop access to London next summer as British Airways (BA) expands its seasonal service from St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Air Canada (AC) will resume nonstop flights between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) on November 30, bringing forward the planned return of its Israel service by several weeks.
FAA orders Boeing 787 wing inspections worldwide after fatigue crack concerns linked to shim gaps near wing structures.
Etihad Airways (EY) is preparing to launch its first nonstop service between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Calgary International Airport (YYC), with the inaugural flight now scheduled for October 25, 2026.
Boeing delivered 53 jets in July, 5 more than a year earlier but 11 fewer than the 64 aircraft delivered in June.
IndiGo (6E) will temporarily suspend its long-haul flights to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) after ending its damp-lease agreement for Boeing 787-9 aircraft with Norse Atlantic Airways (N0).