Air Astana (Kazakhstan) has announced a delay in the arrival of its long-anticipated Boeing 787-9 aircraft, now expected to be delivered in mid-2026. This development is likely to impact the airline’s previously stated plans to launch direct transatlantic services, including flights to New York, which had been tentatively scheduled around the original delivery timeline.
Juneyao Air (China) has decided to delay the scheduled delivery of a Boeing 787-9 aircraft in response to rising geopolitical tensions and new tariff measures stemming from United States–China trade disputes. The deferral reflects a growing concern among Chinese carriers regarding financial exposure and operational unpredictability linked to international political developments.
Virgin Atlantic has officially joined the Boeing Landing Gear Exchange Program, a move that reinforces its long-term maintenance strategy for the B787-9 Dreamliner fleet. The agreement will ensure the UK-based carrier has access to 17 fully overhauled and certified landing gear assemblies, with support set to begin in 2026.
Air Canada has expanded its widebody fleet with the delivery of a new Boeing 787-9, serial number 66993, powered by GEnx-1B74/75 engines. This latest addition further strengthens the airline’s long-haul capabilities and supports its ongoing fleet modernization efforts.
High Ridge Aviation (Ireland) has announced the acquisition of a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, serial 34814, from ORIX Aviation (Ireland). The aircraft remains under lease to Korean Air, maintaining its operational deployment within the airline’s long-haul fleet.
Lufthansa is expanding its widebody fleet with the acquisition of two additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, originally manufactured for another airline but never taken up. These aircraft are expected to receive registrations D-ABQE and D-ABQF, reinforcing Lufthansa’s commitment to modernizing its long-haul fleet with fuel-efficient aircraft.
Korean Air, one of Asia’s leading carriers, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a new Boeing B787-9. The aircraft, identified by serial number 37390, is powered by advanced GEnx-1B engines, offering enhanced performance and efficiency.
Boeing has released its December 2025 order book update, revealing significant changes in aircraft orders and cancellations. Among the most notable updates, flydubai, a major carrier based in the United Arab Emirates, has placed an order for 30 additional Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to support its growing operations and network expansion plans.
IndiGo (India) is accelerating its international expansion by planning flights to major European destinations, including London Heathrow, Amsterdam, and Paris CDG, ahead of its previously set 2027 launch date. The airline intends to utilize six wet-leased B787-9 aircraft for these long-haul routes.
Riyadh Air (Saudi Arabia) is gearing up for the arrival of its first Boeing 787-9, identified by serial number 41544. The leased aircraft is a significant addition to Riyadh Air’s growing fleet and will initially be utilized as a technical spare and for crew training purposes.
