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(15/01/24)
 Delta Air Lines has ordered 20 Airbus
A350-1000s, a new aircraft type for the airline.

In addition to Boeing aircraft, Delta currently
operates more than 450 Airbus jets from all of the company’s
product families from the A220 to the A350-900, with more than 200
additional planes on order.

Of those, the airline today operates 28 A350-900s
and now has an orderbook for 36 next-gen A350 aircraft, bringing
the A350 fleet to over 60 by the end of the decade.

“The A350-1000 will be the largest, most capable
aircraft in Delta’s fleet and is an important step forward for our
international expansion,” said Ed Bastian, Delta’s CEO. “The
aircraft complements our fleet and offers an elevated customer
experience, with more premium seats and best-in-class amenities,
as well as expanded cargo capabilities.”

Delta has ordered 20 Airbus A350-1000s

Powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 turbofans, a
more powerful variant of the engine that powers the A350-900s, the
A350-1000 has a range of up to 9,700nm and can accommodate up to
410 passengers in a standard three-class configuration, with 40%
more area for premium-category seating.

The aircraft will primarily be operated on
long-haul routes in support of Delta’s international expansion,
replacing retiring planes and fueling growth.

The new higher-gauge aircraft will feature about
15% more premium seats than retiring aircraft, including Delta One
Suites, Delta Premium Select and Delta Comfort+ in addition to
Main Cabin.

They will also offer more than 1,000 hours of free
in-flight entertainment from Delta Studio; free, fast in-flight
Wi-Fi; and premium food and beverage options.

“We are thankful for Delta’s continued confidence
in Airbus’ solutions to meet its fleet needs,” said Christian
Scherer, Chief Executive Officer of the Commercial Aircraft
business, Airbus. “Delta was the first U.S. airline to operate the
A350-900, and is doing so with great success. Delta now welcomes
the A350-1000, which will open even more opportunities for the
airline and its customers. We are proud that our aircraft serve
the entirety of Delta’s impressive global network as this stellar
airline takes fleet efficiency to the next level.”

Deliveries are expected to begin in 2026.

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