Widebody Orders Highlight Strategies Of U.S. Big Three, revealing how United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines are positioning themselves for the next phase of long-haul market development through sharply contrasting fleet and financial philosophies.
United Airlines Converts 56 Boeing 787-9 Orders To 787-10, marking a significant adjustment to the carrier’s widebody fleet renewal strategy as it prepares to phase out aging long-haul aircraft and align capacity more closely with future network demand.
Air Lease Reports Aircraft Investments and Sales in Q4 2025, highlighting a strong finish to the year with significant aircraft deliveries, portfolio sales, and continued fleet expansion. The update outlines the lessor’s activity during the fourth quarter, reflecting sustained demand for new-generation aircraft across global airline customers.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines Confirms Boeing Aircraft Order Plan as the flag carrier of Bangladesh moves forward with a significant fleet expansion and modernization initiative centered on new-generation Boeing aircraft. The planned order reflects the airline’s long-term strategy to strengthen both its short-haul and long-haul operations while improving efficiency and fleet commonality.
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EX-IM Bank) has approved a transaction totaling nearly $297 millionto support the export of Boeing B787-10 aircraft and spare GE propulsion equipment to TAAG Angola Airlines. The financing is structured as a final commitment aimed at facilitating a key widebody fleet acquisition by Angola’s national carrier.
Korean Air, South Korea’s flag carrier, has expanded its widebody fleet with the addition of a Boeing 787-10, carrying manufacturer serial number 66881. The aircraft is powered by General Electric GEnx-1B engines, known for their high efficiency and lower emissions on long-haul operations.
Korean Air, the flag carrier of South Korea, has taken delivery of a Boeing 787-10, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 60307, as part of its long-haul fleet expansion strategy. The aircraft was delivered on lease and is powered by GEnx-1B engines, manufactured by GE Aerospace.
Korean Air has received a new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, registered HL8574, under a lease agreement. The aircraft is powered by General Electric GEnx-1B engines and represents the latest addition to the airline’s expanding widebody fleet aimed at improving efficiency on long-haul routes.
British Airways, the UK’s flag carrier, has added a new Boeing 787-10 to its long-haul fleet, identified by serial number 60633. The aircraft is equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 1000-J3 engines, offering improved fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and a quieter cabin experience for intercontinental passengers.
KLM has expanded its widebody fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 42507. The aircraft is powered by General Electric GEnx-1B76 engines, a high-bypass turbofan engine known for its fuel efficiency and long-range performance.
