Delta places order for 31 additional wide-body aircraft

Delta fleet aircraft ordered Airbus A330neo A350

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Delta Air Lines has placed a firm order for 31 latest generation aircraft, including 16 A330-900 and 15 A350-900. Once delivered, Delta's widebody fleet will have grown to 55 A330neo and 79 A350.

“As we expand our international presence and prepare our fleet to serve the expanding long-haul markets, “These aircraft will enhance our capabilities and elevate our premium offering.”, declared Ed Bastian, Executive Director. “We value our long collaboration with Airbus, “And with these widebody aircraft we will see greater operational efficiencies and long-term cost benefits in the years to come.”.

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Delta Air Lines currently operates more than 500 Airbus aircraft of all product families Airbus, from the A220 until the A350-900. Airbus' current order book of Delta Air Lines round the 200 aircraft, including the A350-1000.

“Delta’s renewed confidence in the A330neo and A350 demonstrates our strong collaboration and family performance excellence.” Airbus “wide-body”, declared Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Executive Vice President of Sales of the Airbus commercial aircraft business. “These planes offer the autonomy, the capacity and premium cabin experience Delta needs to expand into new markets and connect more parts of the world.”.

Equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent engines 7000 last generation, the A330neo It is designed to fly up to 8.100 nautical miles (15.000 kilometres) non-stop and reduces fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions and operating costs in a 25 % compared to competing aircraft of the previous generation. The A350 It is the most modern wide-body aircraft in the world, designed to fly up 9.700 nautical miles (18.000 kilometres) without scales, setting new standards for intercontinental travel. The aircraft incorporates cutting-edge technology and aerodynamics that offer unmatched levels of efficiency and comfort. Its latest generation Rolls-Royce engines and the use of lightweight materials are an advantage of the 25 % in fuel consumption, operating costs and carbon dioxide emissions (CO₂) compared to competing aircraft of the previous generation.

The exclusive Airspace cabin of the A330neo and the A350 offers passengers and crews the most modern in-flight products for a comfortable flight experience. Like all airbus airplanes, the A330neo and the A350 can operate with up to 50% sustainable aviation fuel (PURE). Airbus intends for its aircraft to be capable of using up to 100 % from SAF to 2030.

At the end of December 2025, the family A350 had achieved more than 1500 requests for 67 customers and the A330 family more than 1900 orders worldwide.

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