United Airlines has converted 56 of its Boeing 787-9 orders to the larger Boeing 787-10, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2028, according to reporting by The Air Current.

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What changed in United’s Dreamliner orderbook

With the conversion, United’s outstanding 787 orders now stand at:

• 84 Boeing 787-9s

• 56 Boeing 787-10s

The airline has not yet selected an engine for the incoming aircraft, as GE and Rolls-Royce continue discussions aimed at securing the program.

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Broader fleet pipeline

Beyond the Dreamliner order adjustments, United’s remaining aircraft orders include:

• 102 Boeing 737-9s

• 165 Boeing 737-10s

• 120 Airbus A321neo (A321-200NX)

  

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• 50 Airbus A321XLR (A321-200NY[XLR])

• 45 Airbus A350-900s

Current Dreamliner fleet

United already operates:

• 12 Boeing 787-8s

  

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• 48 Boeing 787-9s

• 21 Boeing 787-10s

Delivery timing

United previously indicated it expected to take delivery of 20 Boeing 787s during 2026, with the remaining aircraft arriving in later years.