Delta Air Lines has announced an order for 30 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft, formally adding the largest variant of the 787 family to its widebody fleet. The agreement also includes options for up to 30 additional aircraft, bringing the potential order to 60 Dreamliners.

Boeing confirmed that the aircraft on order are 787-10s, positioning the deal as part of Delta’s widebody modernization, with additional flexibility provided through purchase options. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

In its announcement, Delta framed the purchase as a continuation of its measured fleet renewal strategy, aimed at replacing older widebody aircraft while supporting planned international flying over the next decade. The airline stated that the 787-10s will be deployed on long-haul operations across its transatlantic and South American network, without detailing specific markets or entry-into-service timing.

Above is a photo of the Delta Air Lines Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner rendering overlayed on an image of a mountain snow skyline in the Rocky Mountain region. 787-10 photo from Delta. Background photo by David Aughinbaugh II for FlyRadius. 

Delta confirmed it has selected GE Aerospace GEnx engines to power the aircraft and has reached a long-term services agreement covering engine maintenance. Cabin configurations and seating counts were not disclosed.

Above: a photo of a GEnx engine that Delta Air Lines' Delta TechOps will now service in their line of MRO services for other airlines. Photo from Delta. Used under the fair use provision.

The order expands Delta’s existing pipeline of Boeing aircraft, complementing previously announced commitments for narrowbody deliveries. With current commitments included, Delta said it has over 280 aircraft currently on order, spanning both narrowbody and widebody categories, scheduled for delivery in the coming years.

Delta did not disclose pricing, detailed delivery schedules beyond broad timeframes, or how the 787-10s will be phased into its existing widebody fleet. The airline also did not indicate whether the order is tied to the retirement of specific aircraft types, emphasizing instead a long-term approach to fleet planning.

From an industry perspective, the timing of the announcement coincides with an improvement in commercial aircraft deliveries. According to recent industry reporting, Boeing recorded its highest annual jet deliveries since 2018, with Dreamliner orders contributing to renewed widebody demand as airlines resume long-term fleet planning following recent supply-chain disruptions.

The 787-10 order adds a new high-capacity aircraft type to Delta’s widebody fleet while retaining flexibility as the airline advances its long-term fleet plans.

Above is a photo of the Delta Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner rendering over a mountain range. Photo by Delta. Used under the fair use provision.

Above is a photo of a rendering of the Delta Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner in the sky with clouds. Photo by Delta. Used under the fair use provision.