Delta Air Lines boosts Airbus fleet with order for 31 widebody aircraft.
Delta Air Lines has firmly ordered 31 aircraft of the most recent generation, comprising 15 A350-900s and 16 A330-900s. Once delivered, Delta’s widebody fleet will have grown to 55 A330neo and 79 A350s.
CEO Ed Bastian stated,”These aircraft will enhance our capabilities and elevate our premium offerings as we grow our international footprint and prepare our fleet to serve expanded long-haul markets .We value our long-standing partnership with Airbus, and with these widebody aircraft we will see additional operational efficiencies and long-term cost benefits in the years to come.”
Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales for the Commercial Aircraft division, stated, “Delta’s renewed confidence in both the A330neo and the A350 is a testament to our enduring partnership and the excellence of the Airbus widebody family performance.These aircraft offer the range, capacity, and premium cabin experience Delta requires to grow into new markets and connect more of the world.”
Delta Air Lines now runs more than 500 Airbus aircraft from all of the Airbus product lines from the A220 to the A350-900. There are now about 200 Airbus aircraft in Delta Air Lines’ backlog, including the A350-1000.
The A330neo, which is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, can fly up to 8,100 nautical miles (15,000 km) nonstop and cuts fuel consumption, CO2 emissions, and operational costs by 25% when compared to competitors of a previous generation. The widebody aircraft, the A350, can go up to 18,000 kilometres (9,700 nautical miles) without stopping.
The A330neo and A350 can run on up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), much like any other Airbus aircraft. Airbus is hoping to bring its aircraft up to 100% SAF capability by 2030.
The A350 Family had received more than 1,500 orders from 67 clients by the end of December 2025, and the A330 Family had received more than 1,900 orders globally.
