Will Delta ever get the 787?

Delta Air Lines operates a diverse fleet of Airbus and Boeing aircraft. Its long-haul fleet today is made up of Airbus A330, A350, and Boeing 767 aircraft. But with aircraft currently on order, it will move more towards Airbus over the coming years.

Why are 787 deliveries suspended?

Deliveries of its 787 Dreamliners have been suspended for much of the past year after manufacturing flaws were detected. The pause continues as airlines are expecting a revival in international travel in the coming months. The manufacturer posted net-positive sales for the ninth consecutive month in October.

When was the 787 delivered?

September 25, 2011
The first 787 assembled at South Carolina was rolled out on April 27, 2012. The first 787 was officially delivered to All Nippon Airways (ANA) on September 25, 2011, at the Boeing Everett factory.

Does Delta own any 787s?

Delta kept the 787s on order, awaiting any information from Boeing on when the first 787s would arrive. In 2010, however, Boeing and Delta reached an agreement to defer the 787-8s delivery to 2020.

What will delta replace the 777 with?

The primary replacement for the Boeing 777s were the Airbus A350-900s. Delta has scheduled this type to fly from Atlanta to Johannesburg and Los Angeles to Sydney and Shanghai. The A350-900 seats 306 passengers in a three-class configuration, and Delta dubs this as their “Flagship Aircraft.”

Does Delta have A380?

The Airbus A380 won’t be flying for Delta Air Lines anytime soon. The order would be to replace Delta’s aging Boeing 747 and 767 wide-body aircraft, according to Reuters.

How many planes did Boeing deliver last month?

Boeing said Tuesday it delivered 34 new planes to customers last month, putting it on track to more than double 2020′s tally this year. New net orders totaled 91 in November, most of them 737 Maxes, marking the 10th consecutive month that new sales outpaced cancellations.

Are 787 being delivered?

Deliveries of the 787 have been suspended since early 2021. The American manufacturer only delivered 14 787s in 2021. American alone had been expecting to receive most of the 787-8s now scheduled to arrive this year last year and use them in the schedule next year.

Is Delta retiring the 757?

Delta Air Lines (DL, Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson) plans to continue operating its B757s and B767s for several years beyond 2025 given a dearth of new mid-market types, President Glen Hauenstein said during a pilot webinar seen by Airline Weekly.

What is the largest plane Delta flies?

The airline’s largest plane by seat capacity is the A350-900. These jets are the crown jewel of Delta’s fleet.