Delta Air Lines Boosts Boeing 787-10 Orders as Global Fleet Grows

The recent order by Delta Air Lines for 30 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners, with options for an additional 30, has drawn attention to the current operations of this aircraft model globally. As airlines prepare for increased travel demand, examining the 787-10 fleet provides insights into how different carriers are leveraging this modern twinjet. Data from Cirium, an aviation analytics firm, shows how airlines rank by the number of flights scheduled for 2026.

Singapore Airlines Leads the Pack

With a fleet of 27 Boeing 787-10s and four more on order, Singapore Airlines stands out as the largest operator of this aircraft type. Scheduled to conduct a remarkable 26,419 flights in 2026, the airline anticipates offering approximately 8.9 million seats for passengers. The two-class configuration of its Dreamliners features 36 business class and 301 economy class seats. Key routes include connections from its hub at Changi Airport (SIN) to popular destinations like Bangkok (BKK) and Denpasar (DPS), with up to six daily flights during peak seasons. Goh Choon Phong, Singapore Airlines’ CEO, previously referred to the 787-10 as “a magnificent piece of engineering,” emphasizing its significance in the airline’s growth strategy.

United Airlines follows closely, ranking second with 21 787-10 aircraft and 11,508 flights scheduled for 2026. The airline predominantly utilizes this aircraft on long-haul routes, notably between Newark and Los Angeles, as well as Tel Aviv. While its fleet size is similar to that of Singapore Airlines, the difference in scheduled flights reflects different operational strategies.

Other Major Operators in the 787-10 Fleet

EVA Air is a significant player, planning 11,064 flights with its 13 787-10s in 2026. This positions the Taiwanese airline just ahead of KLM, which has scheduled 10,052 flights with 14 aircraft. EVA Air links Taipei with Osaka and Tokyo Narita, offering up to three daily services, while KLM operates its Dreamliners twice daily to Los Angeles and New York.

In fifth place, All Nippon Airways (ANA) has 10 787-10s and plans 9,351 flights. The Japanese carrier, which operates all three variants of the 787 family, primarily connects Tokyo Haneda with Sapporo. Meanwhile, British Airways has a larger fleet of 12 787-10s but has planned only 7,762 flights due to its focus on longer routes.

As for other notable operators, Vietnam Airlines with six 787-10s plans 7,657 flights, while Korean Air anticipates 7,407 flights with its 13 aircraft. Etihad Airways, operating 10 787-10s, has scheduled 6,582 flights, and Saudia expects 4,076 flights with its eight aircraft.

The newest operator of the 787-10 is TAAG Angola Airlines, which received its first aircraft in November 2025. The African carrier currently has two 787-10s and has scheduled 34 flights in January 2026, connecting Luanda with São Paulo.

As airlines continue to expand their operations with the Boeing 787-10, the schedule for 2026 illustrates the diverse strategies employed across the globe. The aircraft’s versatility and efficiency remain a critical component of modern air travel, ensuring that airlines can adapt to evolving market demands.