Recent Updates

The 50 most recent non-delivery updates for Boeing 787 airframes
(operator changes, storage, return to service, registrations, etc.)

Date LN Registration MSN Operator Update Detail
18 Jun 2026 0361 G-ZBKD38618British AirwaysPassenger battery pack started smoking after overheating, aircraft returned to gate and issue resolved.
16 Jun 2026 0026 VT-ANB36279Air IndiaNotes from AVH - On Jun 12th 2026 the AAIB released this very brief interim statement without answering any of the questions the preliminary report left open despite the relevant data already known and available via the EAFR. The statement reads in part: Over the past year, the investigation team has undertaken an extensive and rigorous examination of all relevant technical, operational, organisational and human factors associated with the accident. This effort has been supported by accredited representatives, technical advisers and subject matter experts from relevant organisations. Significant progress has been made in the examination and analysis of aircraft systems, flight recorder data, engine-related components, maintenance and operational records, and other evidence relevant to the investigation. The evidence gathered and the results of various examinations are currently being analysed in a comprehensive and integrated manner. Additional technical evaluations and specialist examinations, wherever considered necessary, will continue to be undertaken to ensure that all findings and conclusions are supported by verified evidence and sound scientific analysis. Engineering Simulator Tests conducted in an investigation by a US based lawyer representing the families of 135 victims show that after moving the fuel switches to CUTOFF it takes between 14 and 18 seconds until the RAT would be able to supply hydraulic power - the results of these tests would put the time of the RAT receiving the signal to extend to or before 08:08:33Z (V1 speed achieved) and thus way before the fuel switch signals transitioned to CUTOFF at 08:08:42Z, thus disproving the RAT deployed in response to the fuel switches. The lawyer stated: "The RAT deployment is a symptom of something else going on. In order for it to be out, something has happened … if it is out prior to the fuel switch allegation, our question still is: why? It is a symptom of something that has gone wrong."
16 Jun 2026 0404 G-ZBKH38624British AirwaysBattery fire from passengers battery pack caused minor fire and caused the flight to divert. damage to the aircrafts cabin floor. No injuries
16 Jun 2026 1298 ZK-NZTunknownAir New ZealandStored at SKF
14 Jun 2026 0567 C-FRTU37183Air CanadaCracked windshield
12 Jun 2026 1310 VT-unknownAir IndiaFirst Flight
11 Jun 2026 0449 PH-BHG38766AerCapTyre delaminated upon departure from Amsterdam to Osaka on runway 18L with no warnings or indications of an issue, however the flight behined the 787 reported lots of tyre debris on the runway . Pilots of the 787 where informed and returned to Amsterdam, on runway 27 about one hour 40 minutes later, the airline confirmed the aircraft blew a tyre upon departure. Aircraft grounded for repairs and checks
10 Jun 2026 0158 VT-ANP36287Air IndiaMahatma Ghandhi graphics on tail
10 Jun 2026 0158 VT-ANP36287Air IndiaReturned to Service
9 Jun 2026 1285 N5110468650United AirlinesReturned to Service
8 Jun 2026 1285 N5110468650United AirlinesPassenger noted and filmed water running out of a vent in the passenger cabin, flight crew made aware and the flight was cancelled after an engineer was unable to fix the issue.
8 Jun 2026 1298 ZK-NZTunknownAir New ZealandFirst Flight
6 Jun 2026 1284 HZ-RXAC69473Riyadh AirNew Aircraft - Delivered to Airlne
5 Jun 2026 0036 HS-34924Thai Airways InternationalDue for delivery
4 Jun 2026 1159 YI-ATD40109Iraq AirwaysReturned to Service
4 Jun 2026 1196 D-ABPQ66827LufthansaForward landing gear retracted whilst aircraft was at the gate. Flight was cancelled. Airframe under going recovery and checks possible substantial damage has occured
3 Jun 2026 0468 ZK-NZJ37966Air New ZealandReturned to Service
29 May 2026 0118 CC-BBD38484LATAM Airlines ChileIncident when a set of airport stairs struck the fuselage, causing damage to the L2 door.
23 May 2026 1305 TC-LMF68884Turkish AirlinesFirst Flight
21 May 2026 1300 HZ-RXAE69475Riyadh AirFirst Flight
21 May 2026 1036 D-ABQF66408LufthansaFerried to Portland
21 May 2026 1090 D-ABQE66874LufthansaStored at Portland
21 May 2026 1306 CC-BMDunknownLATAM Airlines ChileModeS - E80493
21 May 2026 1306 CC-BMDunknownLATAM Airlines ChileFirst Flight
20 May 2026 1046 D-ABQG62177LufthansaFerried to Portland for Paint as N879PK
19 May 2026 0710 SP-LSC39293LOT Polish AirlinesLeased to Airline
18 May 2026 0710 SP-LSC39293Sumisho Air LeaseSold to Sumisho Air Lease
18 May 2026 0119 HS-34928Thai Airways InternationalSold to Thai Airways International
15 May 2026 0468 ZK-NZJ37966Air New ZealandModeS - C8234F
15 May 2026 0468 ZK-NZJ37966Air New ZealandFerried to Auckland Airport for storage
13 May 2026 1296 N8110568651United AirlinesModeS - AB0F89
13 May 2026 0100 HS-TQM34929Thai Airways InternationalSold to Thai Airways International
13 May 2026 1296 N8110568651United Airlines1st 787-9-IGW to be delivered
13 May 2026 1303 B-18815unknownChina AirlinesFerried to PDX for paint
12 May 2026 1197 G-ZBLJ60636British AirwaysReturn to service following repair.
12 May 2026 0260 PH-TFJ36426TUI Airlines BelgiumReturned to Service following Repairs
12 May 2026 0260 PH-TFJ36426TUI Airlines BelgiumTechnical Issues on Flight OR822 resulted in the aircraft being grounded for repairs
11 May 2026 0192 5Y-KZC36040Kenya AirwaysStored
11 May 2026 1268 N784HA66432Hawaiian AirlinesModeS - AAA012
10 May 2026 0095 HS-34927Thai Airways InternationalSold to Thai Airways International
9 May 2026 0898 OE-LPG62143Austrian AirlinesModeS - 44019A
9 May 2026 0898 OE-LPG62143Austrian AirlinesEntered Service
8 May 2026 0345 JA873A34530All Nippon AirwaysAircraft still on ground as of 8th May 2026 suggesting major damage to the airframe. No word from the operator / owner as to the amount of damage.
7 May 2026 0036 HS-TQH34924Thai Airways Internationalnow stored at DMK airport, wait for repainting and refurbishment
7 May 2026 0093 HS-34926Thai International AirwaysSold to Thai International Airways
7 May 2026 1178 D-ABPH66819LufthansaProduction Testing
7 May 2026 1170 D-ABPF66817LufthansaProduction Testing
7 May 2026 1175 D-ABPG66818LufthansaProduction Testing
7 May 2026 0034 HS-34923Thai Airways InternationalSold to Thai Airways International
6 May 2026 0508 EC-MMY43860Air EuropaModeS - 34529A