Delta Airlines announced it will add the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to its fleet with an order for up to 60 of the widebody aircraft.
Delta Airlines announced it will add the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to its fleet with an order for up to 60 of the widebody aircraft.
The Atlanta-based Delta is purchasing 30 787-10s – the largest 787 variant – with options for up to 30 more. It will add to Delta's current orders for Boeing aircraft which combined with a previous order for 100 narrowbody 737-10 (737 MAX 10) bringing the total to 130.
According to Delta, the newly ordered 787-10s is “an ideal addition” to its Transatlantic and South American network.
"Delta is building the fleet for the future, enhancing the customer experience, driving operational improvements and providing steady replacements for less efficient, older aircraft in the decade to come," said Ed Bastian, Delta's Chief Executive Officer. "Most importantly, these aircraft will be operated by the best aviation professionals in the industry, providing Delta's welcoming, elevated and caring service to travelers worldwide."
“Today’s 787 order adds diversity to our widebody order book, while creating cost-efficient scale across all widebody fleets,” said Dan Janki, Delta’s Chief Financial Officer. “Our fleet strategy is positioning Delta for the future by enhancing the customer experience and driving operational improvements.”
"We are excited that Delta Air Lines has selected the 787-10 to join its fleet of the future. The 787 Dreamliner's unmatched efficiency, range, and passenger comfort make it a perfect fit for Delta's international expansion and fleet modernization," said Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "Our team looks forward to delivering new Dreamliners to Delta and supporting their commitments to provide an exceptional passenger experience and advance sustainability in aviation."
With the addition of the newly announced aircraft order, Delta has a total of 286 aircraft on order – 232 narrowbody and 54 widebody aircraft – that are expected to be delivered over the next few years.
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