Alerts Sign-up
Delta Air Lines is reportedly considering the addition of the Boeing 787-10 to its long-haul fleet, which would make it a dual operator of both Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 aircraft. Currently, Delta operates one of the largest commercial airline fleets in the world, with nearly 1,000 aircraft as of September 2025. The airline’s widebody fleet includes significant numbers of both Airbus and Boeing models, though recent years have seen a focus on Airbus for long-haul operations.
Delta remains the largest global operator of the Boeing 767, with plans to retire its 767-300ERs by 2030. The carrier also flies various Airbus widebodies: 11 A330-200s, 31 A330-300s, 37 A330-900s (with two more on order), and 38 A350-900s. Two of these A350-900s are former LATAM aircraft set for retrofitting later this year. Additionally, Delta expects delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000 in either 2026 or 2027 as part of an order for twenty such aircraft placed last year.
Industry sources suggest that Delta could announce a deal for Boeing’s 787-10 before the end of this year or early in 2026. According to aviation insider JonNYC and reports from One Mile At A Time, adding the Dreamliner would help Delta diversify its fleet and mitigate risks associated with delays from any single manufacturer.
