Delta Airlines has made orders for 12 A220s, which brings Delta’s total firm order to 107 aircraft (45 A220-100s and A220-300s), all of which will be powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF ™ engines.
The airline took delivery of its first Airbus A220 in October 2018, and by the end of June 2022 was operating a fleet of 388 Airbus aircraft. This included 56 A220s, 249 A320 Family aircraft, 57 A330s and 26 A350-900 aircraft.
“The A220-300 is economical, efficient and delivers superior performance,” said Mahendra Nair, S.V.P. – Fleet & TechOps Supply Chain at Delta. “These additional aircraft in the A220 Family are an excellent investment for our customers and employees and will be fundamental as we work toward a more sustainable future for air travel.”
“Delta was the U.S. launch customer for the A220 and it is great to announce this incremental order that demonstrates how satisfied it is with the A220, economically and from a passenger perspective,” said Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Airbus International. “On top of that, the versatility of this aircraft with the long range and short airfield performance makes it a real winner for our customers. Thank you Delta for your confidence in further expanding your fleet with all our new generation aircraft!”
This order emphasises again the breakthrough of the A220 in the small single-aisle market; an optimal aircraft for both regional and long-distance routes.
