Boeing plans to deliver improved 787-9 and 787-10 Dreamliners starting in the first half of 2026. These wide-body aircraft feature maximum takeoff weight upgrades, extending flight range by 400 miles or adding five to six tons of cargo capacity, according to Darren Hulst, Boeing’s vice president of commercial marketing.
“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 stated at the Singapore Airshow.
Current production at Boeing’s North Charleston, South Carolina facility stands at eight 787s per month. The company aims to increase this to 10 jets monthly within the next year, reaching the site’s maximum capacity. A second assembly site in North Charleston, under construction, will enable output to double to 20 aircraft monthly by 2028.
Overall, Boeing expects to deliver about 10% more aircraft in 2025 than in 2024 across its programs, with 787 production rates sustained into 2026 before further expansion in 2027. Airlines like LATAM anticipate receiving multiple 787-9s as part of 41 new aircraft deliveries in 2026, including the recent arrival of one from Charleston to Santiago on December 30, 2025. LATAM CEO Robert Alvo noted this supports fleet modernization with efficient GEnx engines.
Production milestones include FAA approvals for rate increases and ongoing work toward 737 Max 7 and Max 10 certifications. Boeing’s Everett facility preparations for additional 737 lines remain delayed by over a year.