Boeing plans to start delivering upgraded 787-9 and 787-10 Dreamliners in the first half of 2026, featuring increased maximum takeoff weight for extended range or added cargo capacity. The enhancements allow flights up to 400 miles farther or carry five to six additional tons of cargo, according to Darren Hulst, Boeing’s vice president of commercial marketing.
These aircraft are already in production and advancing toward certification, Hulst stated at the Singapore Airshow. Boeing raised 787 production to seven per month in 2025 and targets 10 per month in 2026, depending on demand and supply chain stability.
LATAM Airlines received its first 787-9 of 2026 in Santiago from Charleston, South Carolina, equipped with GE Aerospace GEnx engines. The airline expects 41 new aircraft deliveries this year, including more 787s, Airbus A320/A321neos, and the first Embraer E195-E2. LATAM closed 2025 with 26 new jets, reaching a fleet over 370 aircraft, and added routes to Amsterdam, Brussels, and Cape Town.
A Boeing 787-9 for Scoot is slated for February 2026 delivery. Separately, Boeing anticipates 777X certification in the second half of 2026, with entry into service potentially in 2027, pending customer processes. Recent 777X progress includes a planned production first flight in April 2026, despite prior delays from engine cracks and other issues resolved by early 2026.
Production lists confirm over 1,280 787s built, with ongoing output supporting airline fleet modernization.