Delta Air Lines is set to receive a new Airbus A321neo as part of its ongoing fleet modernization program, with the aircraft carrying manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12482. The aircraft is expected to be delivered shortly by Airbus, further expanding Delta’s narrowbody capacity on key domestic and regional routes.
Delta Air Lines is preparing to take delivery of another brand-new Airbus A321neo aircraft as part of its ongoing fleet modernization strategy. The incoming aircraft, an A321-271NX variant, carries the manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12666 and is being delivered directly from Airbus.
Delta Air Lines has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, continuing its strategic fleet modernization to improve fuel efficiency and passenger experience across its domestic and transcontinental operations. The newly delivered aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12099, is part of the A321neo (New Engine Option) series, designated as A321-271NX.
Delta Air Lines is expanding its African network with the launch of a new nonstop route from Atlanta to Marrakech, Morocco, starting October 25, 2025, and seasonal service to Accra, Ghana, beginning December 1, 2025, to meet increasing transatlantic demand during the winter peak. These additions bolster Delta’s presence on the continent and enhance Atlanta’s status as a premier international hub.
A new agreement between the United States and the European Union will preserve tariff-free trade in aircraft and aircraft parts, shielding the aerospace industry from potential disruptions amid broader tariff tensions. The deal, announced on July 28, 2025, reinstates a zero-for-zero tariff structure on jets and components, averting what could have been a severe blow to global production and…
Alaska Airlines has filed a legal request with a Georgia federal court seeking permission to obtain discovery from Delta Air Lines in connection with an ongoing trademark dispute in the United Kingdom involving Virgin Group. The move underscores the legal complexity arising from the competitive and branding relationships among the three airline groups.
Delta Air Lines has adopted an unorthodox strategy to address engine shortages by cannibalizing newly built A321neo aircraft in Europe—removing their Pratt & Whitney (P&W) engines and shipping them to the United States to restore its grounded domestic fleet. This drastic step highlights the severity of ongoing supply chain disruptions impacting airlines that rely on PW1100G-JM engines.
Delta Air Lines has reported its financial performance for the second quarter of 2025, delivering net income of $2.1 billion, representing a 63% increase year-over-year. This comes even as total operating revenue remained flat at $16.6 billion, indicating improved cost management and operational efficiency within the airline’s structure.
Aeroitalia has strengthened its international connectivity by signing a strategic interline agreement with Delta Air Lines, Air France, and KLM. This multilateral pact marks a major step in Aeroitalia’s global integration strategy, allowing the Italian carrier to offer seamless connections across transatlantic and intra-European routes via the extensive networks of its new partners.
LATAM Airlines Group, the largest airline group in Latin America, has announced that certain of its shareholders have initiated a public offering of 10 million American Depositary Shares (ADSs), with each ADS representing 2,000 common shares. The move is designed to improve shareholder liquidity and broaden LATAM’s exposure to international investors, particularly in North American capital markets.
