Delta rumored to finalize order for Boeing's largest Dreamliner

In January 2024, Delta placed an order for 20 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft with options for more. Deliveries are expected to start in 2026. However, JonNYC mentioned that deliveries of the A350-1000 will not begin until early 2027.

Aviation insider JonNYC suggests that Delta might order Boeing 787-10s by late next year or early in the following year. Tim Dunn from One Mile At A Time also noted similar expectations about a potential Boeing order. Dunn stated that "it was never realistic that DL would have a 100% Airbus widebody fleet."

The Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner could be suitable for medium-haul routes with high passenger volumes within Delta's network. The model offers less range than the popular 787-9 but can accommodate up to 336 passengers in a two-class configuration.

Currently, there are about 118 Boeing 787-10s actively flying with airlines like All Nippon Airways (ANA), British Airways, Etihad Airways, EVA Air, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Korean Air, Saudia, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, and Vietnam Airlines.