Boeing plans to deliver enhanced 787-9 and 787-10 Dreamliners starting in the first half of 2026, featuring increased maximum takeoff weight for extended range or additional cargo capacity. Darren Hulst, Boeing’s vice president of commercial marketing, stated these aircraft will enable flights 400 miles farther or carry five to six tons more cargo. “Those aircraft are actually already in the production system, moving through towards certification, and we anticipate deliveries of those aircraft beginning the first half of this year,” Hulst told reporters at the Singapore Airshow.
Current production at Boeing’s North Charleston, South Carolina facility stands at eight 787s per month, with plans to reach 10 within the next year, the maximum capacity there. A second assembly site in North Charleston, under construction, will enable output to double to 20 jets monthly by 2028. Boeing expects to deliver about 10% more aircraft overall in 2025 than in 2024, nearing full utilization of existing 737 and 787 lines.
LATAM Airlines received its first 787-9 for 2026 deliveries on December 30, 2025, from North Charleston, initiating a program of 41 new aircraft including 787s, Airbus A320/A321neos, and Embraer E195-E2s. CEO Robert Alvo noted the airline added 26 aircraft in 2025, reaching a fleet over 370 strong. Production lists show additional 787-9s slated for airlines like Scoot in early 2026.
Boeing maintains steady 787 output through 2026 before further expansion in 2027, amid global demand for efficient widebodies.