Delta Air Lines executes options for 12 new Airbus A220-300 aircraft

Delta Air Lines (DAL) said in a statement that it will continue refreshing its fuel-efficient, state-of-the-art fleet after executing options for 12 new Airbus (EADSY) A220-300 aircraft. Slated for delivery in 2026 and 2027, the expansion of Delta’s A220 family is "an important step towards the airline’s ongoing efforts on fleet simplification, while investing in more sustainable aircraft that provide a best-in-class customer experience," the airliner said. "These 12 additional A220 aircraft will help power our increasingly streamlined fleet while also providing our customers with the elevated in-flight experience they’ve come to expect from Delta," said Kristen Bojko, Vice President of Fleet. Powered by Pratt and Whitney’s latest-generation geared turbofan GTF engines, the A220 offers 25% better fuel efficiency than retiring aircraft in its class. Delta currently has 14 A220-300s in service and 60 on order, including the 12 options exercised on Wednesday. In addition, Delta currently operates a fleet of 45 109-seat A220-100 aircraft. Delta took delivery of its first Airbus A220 in October 2018 and was the first U.S. carrier to operate the aircraft type. Reference Link