A US-based aviation safety advocacy group has submitted materials to the US Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations regarding concerns about aircraft safety oversight and Boeing's internal reporting practices. The group alleges a pattern of recurring electrical and systems issues with the crashed Air India 787, registered VT-ANB.
United Airlines has placed an order for 300 GEnx engines to power their new Boeing 787 Dreamliners, set to become the largest GEnx operator in the world. GE Aerospace announced the agreement on February 16, 2026, with additional spare engines included.
Riyadh Air has welcomed its third Boeing 787 Dreamliner as it prepares to launch its first commercial flights. The aircraft is part of the airline's fleet of 60 Airbus A321neo, 25 A350-1000, and 39 787-9 Dreamliners.
Against the backdrop of Dubai Airshow 2025, Qatar Airways has signed an agreement with Collins Aerospace to optimize its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet efficiency. The airline will adopt Collins' Ascentia analytics solution to manage fleet maintenance by improving reliability and reducing costs.
LOT Polish Airlines has announced an expansion to its presence in North America by launching a new route between Warsaw and San Francisco in May 2026. The airline will operate four weekly services using Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
flydubai has selected GE Aerospace's GEnx-1B engine to power its upcoming fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. The deal includes spare engines and a long-term services agreement, covering two-thirds of all Boeing 787 aircraft currently in operation.
Air China has launched its first new international route of 2026, connecting Beijing Capital International Airport with Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport on a Boeing 787 widebody. The service, which operates four times weekly, marks an expansion of Air China's Middle East network and provides an alternative to existing one-stop itineraries.