What new planes is Delta getting?
What new planes is Delta getting? Delta Air Lines will continue refreshing its fuel-efficient, state-of-the-art fleet after executing options for 12 new Airbus A220-300 aircraft. Jan. 18, 2023, 8 a.m. Delta expects to welcome 26 state-of-the-art A321neos to its fleet this year, with a total of 155 purchase commitments through 2027.
Why does Delta not use 777?
With schedule and cost reductions during the COVID-19 global pandemic, Delta decided to retire the 777 by the end of 2020, in order to “accelerate the airline's strategy to simplify and modernize its fleet while continuing to operate newer, more cost-efficient aircraft.” See the news release.
Is A350 wider than 777?
The Boeing 777–300 ER is about 7cm or 3 inches longer than the A350–1000 and has a 5cm or 2 inch longer wingspan. The 777–300 ER is also taller by about 4 feet 8 inches or 1.4 meters and has a fuselage that is wider by about 4 inches.
What is the Delta order for the new Airbus?
This new order will bring Delta's fleet of A220s to 131 aircraft over the next five years as the airline continues streamlining its fleet to make it more fuel-efficient. The total order is split between 45 Airbus A220-100s and 86 A220-300s. The additional 12 aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2027 and 2028.
Is A350 bigger than 777?
The 777-9 measures 251 ft 8 in (76.72 m) in length, compared with 242 ft 1 in (73.78 m) for the A350-1000. With its folding wingtips, its wingspan is much larger too – at 238 ft 10 in (72.80 m), it has more than 20 feet on the A350.
Is 737 MAX safe?
Despite the FlyersRights concerns, the FAA, Boeing and many pilots deem the 737 MAX safe to fly and many airlines have the plane in service. “I can say categorically that the 737 MAX product is safe,” then-acting FAA administrator Bill Nolen told members of the US Senate Commerce Committee in March.
Why is the 757 not popular?
Boeing's bet that the larger size would be popular just didn't work out. Apart from a few niche areas, airlines were just not interested in the extra capacity, given the reduction in range (and higher operating cost).
What will Delta replace the 777 with?
The primary replacement for the Boeing 777s were the Airbus A350-900s.