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Delta Air Lines will equip its B737-900ERs and B737-800s with Finlets © AirTeamImages

Delta rolls out Finlets across 240 Boeing 737s

Delta Air Lines will install Vortex Control Technologies’ (VCT) Finlet modification package across its Boeing 737-800 and 737-900ER fleet, covering 240 aircraft. Finlets are aerodynamic devices fitted to the aft fuselage that optimise airflow, reduce drag and improve fuel efficiency. By minimising flow separation and enhancing pressure distribution, the technology lowers fuel burn and cuts […]

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Delta will introduce Amazon Leo on hundreds of Delta aircraft

Delta to roll out Amazon Leo for Next-Gen In-Flight Connectivity

Delta Air Lines (Delta) will introduce Amazon Leo across hundreds of its aircraft, beginning with an initial rollout on 500 planes from 2028, while working with Amazon to expand its popular Delta Sync Wi-Fi and seatback experiences—enhancing personalisation and onboard connectivity for customers. The agreement builds on the existing collaboration between Amazon Web Services (AWS)

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Delta expands long-haul fleet with Airbus wide-body order

Delta Air Lines has confirmed a significant new aircraft order with Airbus, reinforcing its long-term strategy to expand international operations and modernise its long-haul fleet. The airline has placed a firm order for 31 next-generation wide-body aircraft, made up of 16 A330-900s and 15 A350-900s. Once these aircraft are delivered, Delta’s wide-body fleet will have

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Delta to provide operational expertise to bring Maeve’s hybrid electric aircraft to commercial viability for regional flights © Delta Air Lines

Delta Partners with Maeve to develop hybrid-electric regional jet

Delta Air Lines has announced a strategic partnership with Maeve Aerospace to support the development of the MAEVE Jet, a new hybrid-electric aircraft for regional flights. The aircraft is designed to cut fuel consumption and emissions by up to 40% compared with current regional aircraft using conventional jet fuel. Emissions could be reduced further when

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New global airline cooperation to enhance India-Europe-North America connectivity

IndiGo, Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM, and Virgin Atlantic have announced a strategic cooperation aimed at significantly enhancing air connectivity between India, Europe, and North America. The collaboration is set to establish an industry-leading network by combining the strengths of each airline across key regions and aims to grow into a global-scale operation. This initiative

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Delta, Korean Air to strengthen partnerships with WestJet

Delta and Korean to buy 25% stake in WestJet for US$550 million

Delta Air Lines and Korean Air will deepen their respective partnerships with WestJet by acquiring minority equity stakes in the Canadian airline from Onex Partners, a Canadian investment and alternative asset management firm. Affiliated funds and co-investors of the Onex Group are also expected to participate in the sale alongside Onex Partners. These investments build

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