Delta Takes Delivery of First Airbus A321neo

(28 Mar 2022, 12:04 +07)  Delta Air Lines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo.

The airline is scheduled to expand its fleet with 26 A321neos this year, from a total of 155 scheduled for delivery through 2027.

“The delivery of our first A321neo helps to usher in the next era of premium domestic service at Delta,” said Mahendra Nair, Delta’s S.V.P. of Fleet and Tech Ops Supply Chain. “Not only do these aircraft offer the best customer experience in the industry, but these fuel-efficient airplanes further demonstrate our commitment to a more sustainable future.”

Delta A321neo

Powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, the A321neo offers 20% better fuel efficiency over Delta’s current A321ceo planes.

The 194-seat airplane features 20 domestic First Class seats, 42 Delta Comfort+ seats and 132 Main Cabin seats, all with memory-foam cushioning for improved customer comfort.

All customers will be able to enjoy Delta’s wireless in-flight entertainment system at every seat, spacious overhead bins and access to fast-streaming Wi-Fi and power ports.

“By adding the latest and largest Airbus single-aisle aircraft to their fleet, the team at Delta Air Lines continues to demonstrate its priority for operational efficiency while pleasing their customers with the most spacious single-aisle cabin in the sky,” said Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Airbus International.

While today’s delivery signals a new chapter, the A321neo complements an already extensive fleet of A321ceos. Once all of the A321neo orders are fulfilled, Delta’s A321 family will grow to 282 aircraft.

The A321neo is being manufactured at the same facilities in Mobile, Alabama, and Hamburg, Germany, where the A321ceos have been built.

Delta’s first A321neo is scheduled to enter into service in May, after Delta’s Technical Operations teams have prepard the aircraft for service.

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