Riyadh Air has completed its first test flight on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at Boeing's Charleston facility in South Carolina. The aircraft took off as part of standard certification procedures, marking an important step towards operational readiness for the Middle Eastern carrier.
Gulf Air has finalized its order for 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, with options for three more, following negotiations undertaken earlier this year. The deal was signed on November 18, 2025, at the Dubai Airshow 2025.
Ethiopian Airlines has placed an order for nine additional Boeing 787-9 aircraft, according to an announcement by the US manufacturer. This follows a previous order of 11 787s and 20 737 MAX from Boeing at the 2023 Dubai Airshow.
Delta Air Lines has placed an order for up to 60 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners, marking the first time the airline has ordered this model. The announcement comes as Delta reported a record $63.
Boeing has started a $1 billion expansion of its 787 Dreamliner facilities in North Charleston, South Carolina. The project will create around 1,000 new jobs over five years and employ 2,500 construction workers during the build phase.
Air India is facing a record $1.6 billion annual loss after a fatal Boeing 787-8 crash in June 2025, according to Bloomberg. The carrier had hoped to break even by March 31, 2026, but was forced to cut services and inspect its entire Dreamliner fleet following the tragedy.