Delta Airlines discloses order for 12 additional A220 aircraft

Delta Air Lines has revealed an order for 12 more A220-300 aircraft under its current contract, bringing the airline’s total firm order for A220s to 131 aircraft (45 A220-100s and 86 A220-300). Delta is now the largest A220 client and operator in the world, having ordered the aircraft five times throughout the years.

Airbus celebrates the 100th A220 aircraft produced(Opens in a new browser tab)

In addition to providing a pleasant cabin environment, the aircraft significantly contributes to lowering airline operational expenses and environmental effect. The A220 is the only aircraft designed specifically for the 100-150 seat market, using 25% less fuel and emitting 25% less CO2 per seat than previous generation aircraft. The A220 offers customers a 50% lower noise footprint and about 50% lower NOx emissions than industry norms by combining cutting-edge aerodynamics, sophisticated materials, and Pratt & Whitney’s most recent generation GTFTM engines.

In October 2018, Delta received its first Airbus A220, making it the first U.S. airline to fly the model. Currently, 433 Airbus aircraft, including 61 A220s, 280 A320 Family aircraft, 64 A330s, and 28 A350-900s, are operated by Delta.

These 4 Airbus aircraft will be on display at the Paris Airshow in 2023.(Opens in a new browser tab)

The A220 is the best aircraft to offer operational flexibility for both regional and long-distance routes, with 271 A220s delivered* to 16 airlines flying on four continents. More than 90 million people have taken flights on the A220 thus far. The fleet presently flies to over 375 locations worldwide on over 1,100 itineraries. Around 30 clients had purchased more than 800 A220 aircraft as of the end of June 2023, reiterating its dominance of the small single-aisle market.