Delta Air Linesは火曜日、787 Dreamlinerをワイドボディ機材に組み込むための画期的な合意をBoeingと締結したと発表した。

この契約には30機の787-10の確定発注とさらに30機のオプションが含まれており、アトランタを本拠とする同社がDreamlinerファミリーに直接発注を行うのは今回が初めてとなる。

The 787-10, the largest variant of the Dreamliner family, is expected to become a cornerstone of Delta's transatlantic and South American networks.

Ed Bastian, Chief Executive Officer of Delta Air Lines, characterized the purchase as a step in the carrier’s long-term strategy:

「Deltaは将来に向けた機隊を構築しており、顧客体験の向上、運用の改善、そして今後10年で効率の悪い旧型機の着実な置き換えを進めています」とBastianは述べた。

「何よりも重要なのは、これらの航空機を業界で最も優れた航空従事者が運航し、Deltaの歓迎的で上質かつ思いやりのあるサービスを世界中の旅行者に提供することです。」

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Stephanie Pope, President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, highlighted the 787-10’s versatility, citing its "unmatched efficiency, range, and passenger comfort" as ideal for Delta’s expansion goals.

「Delta Air Linesが787-10を将来の機材に選んだことを嬉しく思います。787 Dreamlinerの比類なき効率性、航続距離、乗客の快適性は、Deltaの国際展開と機隊近代化にとって理想的です」とPopeは述べた。

「私たちのチームは、Deltaへ新しいDreamlinerを引き渡すこと、そして彼らが優れた乗客体験を提供し、航空分野での持続可能性を前進させるという取り組みを支援することを楽しみにしています。」

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Benefits of the 787

The 787-10 is specifically designed for high-capacity, long-range routes.

It can accommodate up to 336 passengers and offers a 25% reduction in fuel consumption and emissions compared to the older aircraft it is intended to replace.

From a financial perspective, Boeing claims the model provides the lowest operating cost per seat of any widebody currently in service, a factor that likely weighed heavily in Delta's decision as it seeks to diversify its network and maintain profitability.

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Passengers are also expected to see tangible benefits.

The Dreamliner is known for having the largest windows in the industry and a cabin pressurized at a lower altitude.

These features, combined with improved air filtration, are designed to reduce the physical toll of long-haul travel, helping passengers feel more refreshed upon arrival.

This latest transaction significantly bolsters the relationship between the two American aerospace giants. Delta currently operates more than 460 Boeing aircraft across its global network.

This purchase brings Delta’s total firm order book with Boeing to 130 aircraft, which includes an existing order for 100 737-10 narrowbody jets.

The deal is also expected to have a ripple effect across the U.S. economy.

As the nation’s top exporter, Boeing noted that Delta’s order will support aerospace manufacturing jobs throughout its domestic production system and extensive supply chain.

As Delta prepares for the next decade of flight, the combination of the 787-10 and the 737-10 positions the airline to fly more passengers on a wider variety of routes, balancing the needs of domestic efficiency with the demands of international growth.