
United Taps Houston For “Elevated” 787-9 Expansion, Names 4 Long-Haul Destinations
Three routes will begin in October with the fourth starting in January 2027.

Three routes will begin in October with the fourth starting in January 2027.

Hello from Spain, as I just flew Riyadh Air’s Boeing 787-9 business class on the six hour flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Madrid (MAD), as I continue the return portion of my review trip. Obviously I was very much looking forward to this flight, given that Riyadh Air recently launched commercial operations, has huge growth plans, and has promised to be premium, with an obsessive attention to detail.

The final flight of Qantas' Airbus A380 from Melbourne to Los Angeles on October 24 marks the end of an era, as the airline opts for Boeing 787-9.
Air India has begun a series of phased modifications on its fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners. This is in response to a directive from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which raised concerns about the safety of door assist handles on Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 jets. The modifications are not expected to impact Air […]

The Boeing 787-9 is leading 2026 widebody deliveries, and its arrival is accelerating the retirement of three older aircraft types.

The Airbus A330neo and Boeing 787-9 were developed using different design philosophies, and the contrast is particularly clear in their wings.

Lufthansa is in the process of rolling out its much anticipated new Allegris business class cabins, and so far, they’re installed on select Airbus A350-900s and Boeing 787-9s, consistently available on some long haul routes.

The deployment of its brand-new Boeing 787-9 aircraft on the route from 1st August 2026 enables the airline to remove the en-route fuel stop at Vienna and operate the service...
From August 1, 2026, Air India will fly non-stop between Delhi and Toronto, retiring the Boeing 777-300ER on the route in favour of the newly delivered Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The switch does more than swap one widebody for another — it eliminates the technical fuel stop at Vienna that has long added hours to the […]

The world’s largest aircraft lessor AerCap has placed an order for 15 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner jets, further expanding its already dominant position in the 787 fleet.
AerCap has ordered 15 additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, taking its portfolio of the widebody aircraft to approximately 140 and reinforcing its position…
Boeing has announced a series of new aircraft commitments from AerCap, Luxair and Uganda Airlines, strengthening demand for its 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner programmes. Aircraft lessor AerCap has placed an order for 15 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, increasing its 787 portfolio to around 140 aircraft. The agreement includes substitution rights for the larger 787-10, giving […]

Boeing and Uganda Airlines announced that the national carrier is ordering four 737-8 and four 787-9 airplanes to grow and modernise its fleet. The airline’s first-ever Boeing airplane purchase will […]

Boeing and AerCap announced that the leasing industry’s biggest 787 Dreamliner customer placed a new order for 15 787-9 jets. This latest purchase increases AerCap’s 787 Dreamliner portfolio to approximately […]
Aviation News – AerCap has placed a firm order with Boeing for 15 787-9 Dreamliners, expanding its position as the leasing industry’s largest 787 customer....
Aviation News – Uganda Airlines has placed its first-ever direct order with Boeing for four 737-8 and four 787-9 Dreamliner airplanes to grow and modernize...

In a significant milestone for African aviation, Uganda Airlines has signed its first-ever purchase agreement with Boeing, ordering four 737-8 and four 787-9 aircraft.

AerCap is the world’s largest owner of 787 Dreamliner jets Agreement includes substitution rights for the 787-10, giving AerCap customers more capacity and operational flexibility FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and AerCap today announced that the leasing industry’s biggest 787 Dreamliner customer placed a new order for 15 787-9 […] The post AerCap Orders 15 787 Dreamliner Jets to Meet High Demand first appeared on PLANEtalking .
Aircraft lessor AerCap has placed an order for 15 additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, reinforcing its position as the world’s largest owner of the type. The agreement, announced at the Farnborough International Airshow, increases AerCap’s 787 portfolio to approximately 140 aircraft. The deal includes substitution rights for the larger 787-10, allowing AerCap to switch part of […]
Uganda Airlines has placed its first-ever direct order with Boeing, committing to four 737-8 and four 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The order, announced at the Farnborough Airshow, will support the carrier’s fleet renewal and expansion plans as it seeks to strengthen its position as East Africa’s national airline. The 737-8 will be deployed on regional routes […]