# Boeing 787 Dreamliner airline deliveries

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/boeing-787-dreamliner-airline-deliveries
> Updated: 2026-11-01T04:40:56.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Airlines are beginning to integrate new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft into their fleets. Air Astana completed initial flight testing for its first Dreamliner in South Carolina, with plans to enter service in 2027 to modernize its long-haul operations. 

Air New Zealand has taken delivery of its first Dreamliner in seven years, specifically the ZK-NZT. This aircraft is noted as the first certified Dreamliner with increased maximum take-off weight capability, intended to provide more flexibility for passengers and cargo on long-haul routes. While the airline plans to introduce new interior features like the Skynest economy sleeping pod, the installation has been delayed pending regulatory certification.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-01: Air New Zealand receives first Boeing 787 Dreamliner in seven years

Air New Zealand has received its first new Boeing 787 Dreamliner in seven years, featuring increased take-off weight capability for long-haul routes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/air-new-zealand-receives-first-boeing-787-dreamliner-in-seven-years

### 2026-10-23: Air Astana completes first flight of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Air Astana's first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner has undergone successful flight testing in South Carolina, marking a key step in the airline's plan to modernize its long-haul fleet by 2027.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/air-astana-completes-first-flight-of-boeing-787-9-dreamliner

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