{"id":129997,"date":"2026-01-17T22:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T16:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=129997"},"modified":"2026-01-17T14:47:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T09:17:15","slug":"delta-eyes-another-widebody-aircraft-order-after-new-787-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/17\/delta-eyes-another-widebody-aircraft-order-after-new-787-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"Delta Eyes Another Widebody Aircraft Order After New 787 Deal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

ATLANTA-<\/strong> Delta Air Lines (DL)<\/a> is reassessing its widebody fleet roadmap after confirming a major Boeing order that will not begin deliveries until the next decade. The timing has reopened questions around capacity, replacement cycles, and delivery gaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With no widebody aircraft scheduled to arrive for several years, Delta\u2019s leadership is reportedly evaluating another aircraft order. The discussion centers on maintaining operational stability from core hubs such as Atlanta (ATL) while managing an aging long-haul fleet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Delta New Widebody Aircraft Order<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Delta Air Lines recently placed a firm order for 30 Boeing 787-10 aircraft<\/a>, with options for an additional 30 units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2031, marking a notable Boeing win for an airline whose recent widebody renewal has leaned heavily toward Airbus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the order strengthens Delta\u2019s long-term international capacity, it does not address a clear delivery gap. Between the final Airbus A350-1000<\/a> arrivals and the first Boeing 787-10 delivery, Delta is not expected to receive any new widebody aircraft for roughly three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Confirmed Widebody Deliveries and Timelines<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Delta\u2019s next-generation widebody commitments are clearly defined:<\/p>\n\n\n\n