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Delta Airlines purchases 130 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to update its fleet.

On the opening day of the Farnborough airshow, Boeing received a sizable order for its Boeing 737 Max aircraft. Up to 130 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft will be used by Delta Airlines to modernise its single-aisle fleet.

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FARNBOROUGH, UK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Delta Air Lines [NYSE: DAL] and Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced today that the U.S. carrier will update its single-aisle fleet with the highly efficient 737 MAX to fulfil demand as well as long-term sustainability goals. Delta will acquire 100 737-10 jets, the largest member of the 737 MAX family, with options for an additional 30 planes, according to a signing ceremony at the Farnborough International Airshow.

“With an elevated customer experience, increased fuel efficiency, and best-in-class performance, the Boeing 737-10 will be a vital addition to Delta’s fleet as we define a more sustainable future for air travel,” said Delta CEO Ed Bastian. “These new aircraft provide greater operational economics and network flexibility, and the agreement represents our conservative stance,” said the company.

“This aircraft will be piloted, served, and maintained by the very best personnel in the field,” Bastian added, “and it’s their hard work and dedication to our clients that always sets us apart.”

The 737-10 will provide Delta Air Lines the best per-seat economics of any single-aisle Boeing aircraft, lowering fuel consumption and emissions by 20-30% compared to the planes it replaces. With a maximum range of 3,300 nautical miles and accommodations for up to 230 passengers, the jet can cover 99 percent of single-aisle routes worldwide.

“We are proud that Delta Air Lines, is renewing its single-aisle fleet with the 737 MAX, the industry’s most fuel-efficient family of airplanes,” said Stan Deal, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “Built in our factory in Washington state with support from key suppliers across the US, the 737-10 will provide Delta Air Lines with the best economics to carry more passengers across its short and medium-haul routes.”

As part of today’s announcement, Delta Air Lines has also contracted with Boeing Global Services for a full interior reconfiguration of 29 Next Generation 737-900ERs in its fleet. This will support having these airplanes ready to enter Delta Air Lines 2025 summer schedule with fully refreshed interiors.

One of the world’s largest carriers, Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines operates a fleet of more than 850 mainline aircraft, including more than 450 Boeing 717s, 737s, 757s and 767s.

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When Ratan Tata was denied entry to the airfield at the Aero India show, he waited

During our visit to Aero India 2019, we had the unexpected opportunity to see Ratan Tata at the event, which was a thrilling moment for us. However, there was a surprising hiccup when the security staff didn’t allow him to enter due to a lack of a security pass.

Despite this, he remained calm and patiently waited for about 20 minutes until a member of the Tata team brought him the required pass, after which he calmly proceeded inside. It was a humbling sight, showcasing his composed demeanor even in such situations.

Ratan Tata ji is not only a renowned industrialist but also a trained pilot, holding a pilot’s license. In 2007, he became the first Indian civilian to fly the F-16 Falcon during the Aero India show in Bangalore—a proud moment for the nation.

His passion for aviation extended beyond flying, as he played a key role in shaping India’s aerospace industry. Under his leadership, Tata ventured into manufacturing and maintaining aerospace components while upholding its legacy of quality. Notably, Tata’s collaboration with Airbus to develop and manufacture the C295 aircraft is a testament to its growing influence in the sector.