- Delta Air Lines orders 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners with options for 30 more
- Aircraft will be built in North Charleston and support long-haul growth
- 787-10 offers lower fuel use and improved passenger comfort
- Order strengthens Delta’s long-standing partnership with Boeing
Delta Air Lines is bolstering its fleet of long-distance aircraft with an order of up to 60 North Charleston-made 787 Dreamliners.
Boeing and Delta Air Lines on Jan. 13 announced the U.S. carrier has ordered 30 of the aircraft to support long-haul international growth, with an opportunity to purchase up to 30 more of the largest 787 variant. It’s part of the airline’s expansion and modernization plans on high-demand transatlantic and South American routes, according to a news release.
“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,” Delta CEO Ed Bastian said in the release. “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.”…