IAG Boosts Fleet with 53 New Boeing and Airbus Aircraft Orders

IAG has ordered 53 long-range aircraft from Boeing and Airbus, including 32 Boeing 787-10 planes for British Airways and 21 Airbus A330-900neo planes. The order includes options to purchase up to 10 additional Boeing 787 aircraft and up to 13 more A330-900neo planes. The order values are based on January 2025 prices, with list prices for the A330-900neo and 787-10 at approximately $374 million and $397 million, respectively.

International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced a substantial order for 53 long-range aircraft from Boeing and Airbus, including 32 Boeing 787-10 planes for British Airways and 21 Airbus A330-900neo planes. The order also includes options to purchase up to 10 additional Boeing 787 aircraft and up to 13 more A330-900neo planes. The order values are based on January 2025 prices, with list prices for the A330-900neo and 787-10 at approximately $374 million and $397 million, respectively [1].

This significant order comes amidst a strong start to 2025 for IAG, which has reported a positive outlook and bolstered its future fleet with a mix of new aircraft from both Boeing and Airbus. The Group has already delivered five new aircraft in the first quarter of 2025 and exercised options for six Airbus A350-900s and six A350-1000s for British Airways, as well as six Boeing 777-9s for British Airways [2].

The order is part of IAG's strategy to modernize its fleet, improve operational efficiency, reduce emissions, and enhance the customer experience. The new aircraft are scheduled to arrive between 2028 and 2033, primarily replacing older planes and supporting growth in key markets. This investment aligns with IAG's commitment to capital discipline and financial performance, as seen in the Group's strong revenue growth of 9.6% and operating profit before exceptional items rising by €130 million to €198 million in the first quarter [2].

IAG's order adds to an already large backlog of Boeing planes slated for UK purchasers - 149 in total, according to Boeing's published backlog. This order is significant in the context of global trade tensions and high-value aircraft deals by major players, which are drawing wider attention [1].

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[1] https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2025:newsml_L4N3RH0LD:0-british-airways-owner-iag-to-order-53-new-airbus-and-boeing-long-haul-aircraft/
[2] https://avitrader.com/2025/05/09/iag-places-new-boeing-and-airbus-aircraft-orders-amidst-strong-start-to-2025/