Delta Air Lines Just Ordered 30 Boeing 787-10s, But Won't Receive A Single One Until 2031

Delta Air Lines has finally bought the Boeing 787 Dreamliner but the order is unlikely to solve its most immediate widebody replacement problem. On January 13, 2026, the Atlanta-based carrier committed to 30 787–10s, with options for 30 more, according to Boeing’s investor release. The first aircraft is not due until 2031, leaving several years in which Delta must rely on other deliveries and the older aircraft already in its fleet.