SEATTLE, Feb. 4, 2026 — Boeing said on Tuesday it expects to begin delivering its improved 787 Dreamliner jets in the first half of 2026, marking a key milestone as the U.S. planemaker works to strengthen its wide-body aircraft program and reassure airline customers after years of production disruptions. The upgraded versions of the 787-9 and 787-10 models will feature a higher maximum takeoff weight, allowing airlines to fly the aircraft about 400 nautical miles farther or carry up to five to six additional tonnes of cargo. Boeing executives say the enhancements are aimed at improving opera

SEATTLE, Feb. 4, 2026 — Boeing said on Tuesday it expects to begin delivering its improved 787 Dreamliner jets in the first half of 2026, marking a key milestone as the U.S. planemaker works to strengthen its wide-body aircraft program and reassure airline customers after years of production disruptions.

The upgraded versions of the 787-9 and 787-10 models will feature a higher maximum takeoff weight, allowing airlines to fly the aircraft about 400 nautical miles farther or carry up to five to six additional tonnes of cargo. Boeing executives say the enhancements are aimed at improving operating efficiency and route flexibility for long-haul carriers. Speaking to reporters on Feb. 4, Boeing Commercial Airplanes marketing chief Darren Hulst said the improved Dreamliners are already in production and moving through the certification process. The company expects regulatory approval in time to start customer deliveries within the first six months of the year. The announcement comes as Boeing continues efforts to stabilize its manufacturing lines following earlier quality issues that led to delivery pauses on the 787 program. Boeing has been gradually increasing output while focusing on stricter quality controls and closer oversight of its supply chain.

Airlines have shown strong interest in the upgraded Dreamliners as global travel demand rebounds and carriers seek more fuel-efficient aircraft for long-distance routes. The 787 family remains one of Boeing’s most important wide-body products, competing directly with Airbus’s A350.

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