Delta Air Lines Breaks a Decade-Long Airbus Streak, Orders 30 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners
New Delhi [India], August 10: After nearly ten years of buying only Airbus widebodies, Delta Air Lines has gone back to Boeing and the deal could reshape its long-haul international network for years to come.
Delta Air Lines has officially ended its long run as an Airbus-only widebody customer. On January 13, 2026, the Atlanta-based carrier confirmed a firm order for 30 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners, with options on up to 30 more. It’s the airline’s first-ever direct purchase of the 787 family and honestly, one of the bigger shake-ups to Delta’s fleet strategy in years.
Why This Order Is a Big Deal
For close to a decade, Delta leaned almost entirely on Airbus for its widebody fleet, quietly building up a large stable of A330neo and A350 jets. The airline had a...