Boeing (BA) on Tuesday said Delta Air Lines (DAL) placed its first direct order for its 787 Dreamliner aircraft, as the U.S. carrier moves to update its long-haul fleet and support international operations.
Artist rendering of Boeing 787-10 with Delta Air Lines livery (Boeing Commercial Airplanes)
Delta Air Lines (DAL) agreed to purchase 30 787-10 jets, the largest variant of the Dreamliner family, with options for up to 30 additional aircraft. The planes are intended to replace older widebody aircraft and support service on transatlantic and South American routes.
The 787-10 is configured to carry up to 336 passengers and is designed to use about 25% less fuel than the aircraft it replaces, according to Boeing (BA). Delta said the aircraft will form part of its long-term fleet planning over the next decade.
The order increases Delta’s firm commitments with Boeing to 130 aircraft, including an existing order for 100 737-10 narrowbody jets. Delta already operates more than 460 Boeing aircraft across its fleet.
Boeing (BA) said the new order will be built within its U.S. production system and supported by its supplier network. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. The Boeing 787-10 carries a list price of $338.4 million, according to Axon Aviation Group, though airlines typically pay less.