Delta makes big Boeing Dreamliner order
Delta Air Lines has inked a deal with Boeing for its first direct order for up to 60 787 Dreamliners.
This deal will help support the airline’s long-haul international growth and widebody fleet renewal.
It comprises a firm order for 30 787-10 jets with ab option for up to 30 more.
It will enable the airline’s expansion on high-demand transatlantic and South American routes.
“Delta is building the fleet for the future, enhancing the customer experience, and providing steady replacements for less efficient, older aircraft in the decade to come,” said Ed Bastian, Delta’s CEO.
The jets have a capacity for up to 336 passengers with 25% lower fuel usage than the planes it intends to replace.
Delta has more than 460 Boeing planes currently in service, and the airline has flown most Boeing single-aisle and widebody models across its domestic and international networks.
This order brings Delta’s firm order book to 130 Boeing planes, which includes the airline’s order for 100 737-10 jets.
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