{"id":129503,"date":"2026-01-13T22:11:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T16:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=129503"},"modified":"2026-01-13T21:31:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T16:01:27","slug":"delta-orders-60-new-boeing-787-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/13\/delta-orders-60-new-boeing-787-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Delta Air Lines Finally Orders 60 New Boeing 787-10 for These Routes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

SEATTLE-<\/strong> Boeing<\/a> has secured a major widebody order from Delta Air Lines (DL), marking the U.S. carrier\u2019s first direct purchase of the 787 Dreamliner family. The deal covers 30 Boeing 787-10 aircraft, with options for 30 more, aimed at long-haul growth and fleet renewal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delta Air Lines (DL)<\/a>, headquartered in Atlanta (ATL), plans to deploy the Boeing 787-10 on high-demand international routes across Europe and South America<\/strong>. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2031, aligning with the airline\u2019s long-term replacement strategy for aging widebody aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Delta Orders Upto 60 Boeing 787-10s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Boeing 787-10<\/a> is the largest variant of the Dreamliner family, positioned above the 787-8 and 787-9 in seating capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a typical high-density configuration, it can accommodate up to 336 passengers, although Delta\u2019s final layout will depend on its premium-heavy cabin design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The aircraft delivers around 25 percent lower fuel consumption per seat compared with the jets it replaces. This gives the 787-10 the lowest operating cost per seat of any widebody aircraft currently in production, making it well-suited for dense long-haul markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delta\u2019s agreement with Boeing consists of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n