The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has become a vital component of many airlines' long-haul strategies due to its fuel efficiency and passenger amenities. Notably, All Nippon Airways (ANA) from Japan has emerged as the world's largest operator of this aircraft, with a fleet comprising 88 units across all subvariants as of 2025. This fleet size reflects ANA's long-term commitment to the aircraft and its strategic deployment across diverse markets.
ANA’s dominance in 787 operations is rooted in early adoption and close partnership with Boeing. Its fleet includes 10 Boeing 787-10s, 34 Boeing 787-8s, and 44 Boeing 787-9s, with additional orders in place. The airline effectively utilizes each variant for specific route types: 787-8s primarily serve domestic routes, while 787-9s and 787-10s facilitate international services to the United States, Europe, and Asia.
This extensive fleet enables ANA to operate key routes such as Tokyo–Houston and Tokyo–Brussels, with dedicated variants optimized for each route's distance and passenger capacity. The flexibility afforded by the Dreamliner’s variants has given ANA a significant strategic advantage in maintaining high aircraft utilization and service quality.
Looking forward, ANA plans to expand and modernize its fleet further, acquiring more 787s while integrating newer Boeing aircraft into its fleet. Its long-standing partnership with Boeing and careful fleet management position ANA as a global leader in Dreamliner operations, ensuring its competitive edge into the future.
