Ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Delta executives, local employees, government officials and community members in Salt Lake City © Delta Air Lines

Delta opens pilot training facility in Salt Lake City

Delta Air Lines has inaugurated a leading-edge pilot training facility in Salt Lake City, marking its first major investment in a training centre outside its Atlanta headquarters. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the milestone, attended by Delta executives, local employees, government officials and community members. Strategically located near Salt Lake City International Airport […]

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SAS and Delta Airlines are strengthening their partnership, by entering a new codeshare agreement effective September 25, 2024

SAS and Delta strengthen partnership with new codeshare agreement

Airlines & Routes

Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) and Delta Air Lines (Delta) are strengthening their partnership, by entering a new codeshare agreement, effective September 25, 2024, aimed at improving flight connections between North America and Scandinavia. This partnership follows SAS’s recent induction into the SkyTeam alliance on September 1, 2024. Under the agreement, customers of both airlines will

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Delta reports 29% decline in second-quarter profit

Financial

Delta Air Lines (Delta)has reported a 29% decline in second-quarter profit due to higher costs and discounting of base-level fares across the industry. Despite this, the airline still earned US$1.31 billion during that period. The company’s revenue rose by 7% to nearly US$16.66 billion, setting a new record for the quarter. Delta CEO Ed Bastian emphasised the need for low-cost

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The MOU between Delta and Riyadh Air was signed today at a ceremony at Delta’s World Headquarters in Atlanta on July 9.

Delta Air Lines and Riyadh Air forge strategic partnership

Airlines & Routes

Delta Air Lines and Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s innovative new full-service global carrier, have signed a strategic cooperation memorandum of understanding aimed at delivering extensive benefits to customers travelling between North America, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and beyond. The agreement, signed on July 9, at a ceremony at Delta’s World Headquarters in Atlanta, lays

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Biden signs landmark aviation law to enhance safety, boost staffing and protect consumers

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On Thursday, May 16, President Joe Biden signed sweeping aviation legislation that will boost U.S. air traffic controller staffing, increase funding to avert runway close-call incidents, and speed up refunds for cancelled flights, according to Reuters. The US$105 billion, five-year measure re-authorises the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). It prohibits airlines from charging fees for families

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Delta is restarting its non-stop flights between New York-JFK and Venice Marco Polo Airport © Delta Air Lines

Delta restarts non-stop flights between New York and Venice

Airlines & Routes

Delta Air Lines (Delta) is restarting its non-stop flights between New York – JFK and Venice Marco Polo Airport. The flights will operate daily using a Boeing 767-300 aircraft with 216 seats. Additionally, for the first time, the airline will offer two flights from Venice to Atlanta – resuming its non-stop service later this month

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Aerospace leaders unite to safeguard aviation supply chain

MRO & Production

Prominent figures from the U.S. and European aerospace sectors have formed a coalition aimed at bolstering the integrity of the aviation supply chain and preventing unauthorised parts from infiltrating it. Key members of the Aviation Supply Chain Integrity Coalition include representatives from Airbus, American Airlines, Boeing, Delta Air Lines, GE Aerospace, Safran, StandardAero, with former

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Delta Air Lines and EL AL Israel Airlines will offer reciprocal code-share and frequent flyer benefits

Delta and EL AL Israel Airlines launch code-share agreement

Airlines & Routes

Delta Air Lines and EL AL Israel Airlines have implemented a long-term code-share agreement effective December 18, 2023 for travel beginning January 1, 2024, improving connection opportunities for customers flying between the Americas and Tel Aviv. The airlines will offer reciprocal code-share and frequent flyer benefits, including the ability to earn and redeem SkyMiles or Matmid points

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Delta Air Lines implements corporate job cuts to mitigate rising expenses

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As the aviation industry grapples with increased costs, including those related to fuel and labour, Delta Air Lines is taking steps to reduce its expenses. The company is implementing a series of measures, including corporate job cuts, to align with its financial goals. In a statement provided to CNBC, Delta explained, “While we’re not yet

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S&P Global Ratings upgrades Delta’s credit rating

Financial

S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has upgraded Delta’s credit rating, citing the company’s financial performance and continued strong demand for air travel. The firm, which evaluates and assigns ratings to companies based on how they measure financial results, upgraded Delta to a “BB+” rating, one step below an investment-grade rating. “The company, along with its mainline

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Delta opens pilot training facility in Salt Lake City

SAS and Delta strengthen partnership with new codeshare agreement

Delta reports 29% decline in second-quarter profit

Delta Air Lines and Riyadh Air forge strategic partnership

Biden signs landmark aviation law to enhance safety, boost staffing and protect consumers

Delta restarts non-stop flights between New York and Venice

Aerospace leaders unite to safeguard aviation supply chain

Delta and EL AL Israel Airlines launch code-share agreement

Delta Air Lines implements corporate job cuts to mitigate rising expenses

S&P Global Ratings upgrades Delta’s credit rating

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