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Wheels Up Secures $332M Financing and Acquires Phenom 300 Fleet

Wheels Up Experience, a US-based private aviation company, has closed a new $332 million revolving equipment notes facility with Bank of America, supported by credit backing from Delta Air Lines. This financing initiative provides Wheels Up with increased liquidity to support its operations and fleet expansion plans. Alongside this development, Wheels Up has completed the acquisition of a fleet…

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Delta Expands Fleet with New Airbus A330-900 Powered by Trent 7000 Engines

Delta Air Lines, one of the leading carriers in the United States, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A330-900, serial number 2073. This advanced wide-body aircraft, equipped with fuel-efficient Trent 7000-72 engines, marks another step in Delta’s ongoing fleet modernization efforts.

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SkyWest Reports Strong Q3 2024 Earnings with $1.1 Billion Revenue

SkyWest, Inc. (NASDAQ: SKYW), a leading regional airline in North America, has announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2024, reporting a 10% increase in revenue, reaching $1.1 billion. This growth is attributed to a surge in passenger demand and enhanced operational efficiency.

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Delta Expands Fleet with New Airbus A220-300 Delivery

Delta Air Lines, one of the major U.S. carriers, has recently expanded its fleet with the addition of a new Airbus A220-300, marked with serial number 55297. This aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney’s PW1500G engines, which are renowned for their high fuel efficiency and low noise output. The A220-300’s advanced engine technology aligns…

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Delta Adds New A321neo to Fleet, Powered by PW1133G-JM Engines

Delta Air Lines has recently taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, serial number 12063, powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1133G-JM engines. This addition aligns with Delta’s ongoing fleet modernization strategy, enhancing its efficiency and sustainability on high-frequency domestic routes. The A321neo offers a substantial reduction in fuel consumption, delivering up to 20% more fuel…

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Delta Sues CrowdStrike for $500M Over July 2024 Outage Linked to 7,000 Flight Cancellations

Delta Air Lines has filed a $500 million lawsuit against cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike, accusing the company of breach of contract and negligence after a major outage in July 2024 led to the cancellation of 7,000 flights and disrupted operations across millions of Delta’s computer systems.