Delta orders 20 A350-1000
Jan 12, 2024, 6:04 am
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Delta orders 20 A350-1000
20 orders
20 options for 'additional widebody aircraft'
Deliveries start in 2026
https://news.delta.com/delta-adds-st...widebody-fleet
20 options for 'additional widebody aircraft'
Deliveries start in 2026
https://news.delta.com/delta-adds-st...widebody-fleet
Last edited by ty97; Jan 12, 2024 at 6:32 am Reason: clarification about the options
Jan 12, 2024, 7:14 am
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This order seems to be geared almost exclusively towards fleet expansion.
Jan 12, 2024, 8:22 am
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I think Delta held out hope for a "real" 757 replacement - which never materialized - and has been shifting more and more to the A321.
But they absolutely need to replace the ~65 767's - even after doing cabin overhauls...
The question is "with what"? A330neo? They can't be held hostage with a 100% Airbus fleet....
Jan 12, 2024, 8:49 am
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Going big means they're liable to get stuck (like AA did) without a 757/767 replacement...the 767 is unfortunately the perfect size for Delta's secondary NYC-Europe and secondary US-European hub (RDU/CVG/IND to AMS/CDG etc) if they don't figure out something.
Jan 12, 2024, 8:57 am
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Not an expert by any means, but just seems like the winning equipment, from what is available, would be the 787, if the goal is to avoid becoming an all-Airbus wide body carrier.
Jan 12, 2024, 8:59 am
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Agreed. The only issue is lack of commonality of spares and training with aircraft already in service. Delta may just have to bite the bullet though.
Jan 12, 2024, 9:02 am
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Delta should have ordered 787 years ago. It is a great plane. Now we will likely be stuck with 767-300 for longer than we hoped for.
Last edited by Adelphos; Jan 12, 2024 at 9:06 am Reason: Corrected
Jan 12, 2024, 9:46 am
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I think Delta has been holding out for a good 757/767 replacement and so far nothing has come about.
Jan 12, 2024, 9:54 am
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Jan 12, 2024, 10:08 am
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Jan 12, 2024, 10:11 am
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NW actually put in an order for the 787 and IIRC they were supposed to get the plane before United and Continental. After the merger, Delta cancelled the order and IIRC instead took more lovely 739s.
Jan 12, 2024, 10:16 am
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I wonder if Delta is planning to upgauge their TATL fleet? 787 is an okay 767 replacement for the current market, but maybe not the best choice if demand increases in the next 20 years. They can use the A350-1000 to markets that are currently served by multiple 767/A330 flights per day, and redistribute the 332s and 764s where they use 763s today.
When was the last time Delta purchased a widebody from Boeing? I think they are already Airbus captive in terms of acquisition.
When was the last time Delta purchased a widebody from Boeing? I think they are already Airbus captive in terms of acquisition.