American Airlines to restore Chicago-Tokyo Narita route in 2027
Daily Boeing 787-9 service will return after a seven-year absence and expand connections across Asia through Japan Airlines
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier1 JulBoeing 787-9 — page 5
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CDB Aviation executes sale and leaseback for two Boeing 787-9 aircraft with Lufthansa Airlines
CDB Aviation announced today the execution of a sale and leaseback transaction for a pair of Boeing 787-9 aircraft with Lufthansa
Airline Routes & Ground Services•Eddie Saunders1 Jul
Air India elevates Mumbai-London Heathrow services with brand-new B787-9
Air India has announced the deployment of its latest Boeing 787-9 aircraft between Mumbai and London Heathrow
Airline Routes & Ground Services•Eddie Saunders1 Jul
United Airlines Bet Its Premium Future On 1 Boeing 787-9 & It Keeps Breaking Down
One of United's new 787s has been flown to Boeing for repairs.
United Sends 1st 'Elevated' 787-9 Back To Boeing After Weeks Of Issues
The first Boeing 787 to be fitted with United Airlines’ elevated onboard cabin has been plagued with several problems since its delivery. It now appears that the jet, registered N61101, has been sent back to Boeing!
Thai Airways takes delivery of first GE-powered Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Thai Airways has received its first new GE-powered Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from Dublin-based leasing company AerCap. The delivery,…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim25 JunAN
AerCap Delivers Thai Airways’ First Factory-Fitted GE-Powered Boeing 787-9
Aviation News – AerCap Holdings has successfully delivered the first new, factory-fitted General Electric (GE) powered Boeing 787-9 aircraft to Thai Airways. This landmark handover...
United Sends 1st “Elevated” 787-9 Back To Boeing After Weeks Of Maintenance Issues
It remains unclear how long the flagship 787-9 will remain out of service and has been ferried to Moses Lake, a Boeing maintenance facility.
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Investec arranges US$870m aircraft financing deal
Investec Bank has arranged an approximately US$870 million senior debt facility for a fund advised by BC Partners Credit, supporting a portfolio of 11 wide-body aircraft managed by FPG Amentum. The portfolio includes Boeing 777-300ERs, Boeing 787-9s, Boeing 787-10s and an Airbus A350-900 leased to Emirates, Etihad, Singapore Airlines and another leading Middle Eastern carrier. […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm22 Jun
EASA APPROVES TAAG’S BOEING 787 OPERATIONS TO EUROPE
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has authorised the operation of TAAG – Angola Airlines’ new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on commercial services to the European airspace, as part of the standard certification and technical oversight process applicable to airlines operating flights to destinations within the European Union.
After Weeks Of Issues, United’s Special New Dreamliner Returns To Boeing
United Airlines’ new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner that debuted the carrier’s new ”United Elevate” interiors has been having some serious issues, to the point that the plane seems to be heading back to Boeing for some work. One wonders if this is just really bad luck, or what’s going on.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig20 Jun
Riyadh Air Commences Daily Dubai-Riyadh Flights as Inaugural Flight Takes Flight
Riyadh Air, the Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, today celebrated the inauguration of its 3rd official destination, starting daily service connecting Riyadh and Dubai, operated on one of its brand-new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. The daily service, flight RX243, scheduled for departure from Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport (RUH) at 14:05 with arrival at Dubai Airport (DXB) at 17:00, marking a major milestone in the airline’s evolution and continuing to build a new era of travel and connectivity for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Riyadh Air Clears Major Hurdle With DOT Approval For US-Saudi 787-9 Flights
Service to 22 destinations is planned by March 2027.
Riyadh Air wins approval to operate flights to the United States
Saudi startup has added four Boeing 787-9s in 10 days and plans to serve 22 destinations by early 2027
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier16 Jun
Riyadh Air Completes First Commercial Flight on Brand New Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to Heathrow
Riyadh Air, the Kingdom’s new national carrier, celebrated its first commercial (maiden) flight operated on its brand-new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which arrived in Riyadh from Boeing only five days earlier on June 5. The daily service, flight RX401, departed from Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport (RUH) for London Heathrow (LHR) marking a major milestone in the airline’s evolution and beginning a new era of travel and connectivity for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Uganda Airlines announces order for 10 Boeing aircraft
Deal includes eight passenger jets, likely Boeing 787-9s, alongside two freighters
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier11 Jun
Boeing Delivers Riyadh Air's First Two 787 Dreamliner Jets
Saudi carrier welcomes first airplanes from its order for up to 72 787 Dreamliners Riyadh Air to launch operations with the 787-9 on regional and long-haul routes, supporting the Kingdom’s vision for growth RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Riyadh Air announced that the new carrier’s first two passenger airplanes, […] The post Boeing Delivers Riyadh Air's First Two 787 Dreamliner Jets first appeared on PLANEtalking .
Lufthansa 787 damaged after nose gear collapse in Frankfurt
Lufthansa 787-9 D-ABPQ was damaged after its nose gear collapsed at the gate in Frankfurt while it was being prepared for departure.
Flightradar24 Blog•Ian Petchenik4 Jun
May routes roundup: El Al to resume flights to South America after 15 years
Israel’s flag carrier has confirmed that it will begin flights between Tel Aviv and Buenos Aires starting November 29th, operating twice a week with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft configured for 271 passengers. The launch of this route marks a historic milestone, as these are the first regular nonstop flights in the Israel-Argentina market, as well […]
Flightradar24 Blog•Sebastián Polito31 MayWO
American Airlines debuts premium Boeing 787-9 with flagship suite seats
American Airlines launched its newest premium aircraft on its first flight from Chicago O’Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport on 5 June, carrying more than 200 passengers. The Boeing 787-9 features the airline’s Flagship Suite seats, a reimagined Premium Economy cabin and redesigned Main Cabin. The flight marked the beginning of summer travel