Delta Air Lines has disclosed an order for 12 additional A220-300s, bringing its total firm order for Airbus A220 family aircraft to 131. The order is the fifth Delta order for A220s since its first delivery in October 2018.
“The A220-300 offers efficient performance and flexibility,” said Kristen Bojko, Vice President of Fleet, Delta Air Lines. “The continuing expansion of Delta’s A220 family is an integral investment in the future of sustainable aviation.”
Christian Scherer, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of International, Airbus, said: “This additional order from the largest A220 customer and operator is yet another strong endorsement for the value and opportunities offered by this latest-generation aircraft family.
“The A220 provides Delta the flexibility to right-size its operations, gaining in efficiency and offering superior single-aisle comfort. In service with Delta, the A220 has proven to be a game-changer in its size category in highly competitive North America markets.”
Image: Delta Air Lines Airbus A220-300
