Delta orders 30 additional A321s
This order follows three previous Delta orders for the Current Engine Option version of the largest A320 Family member. The airline took delivery of its first A321 in March of last year. Delta has now ordered a total of 112 A321s, each powered by CFM56 engines from CFM International. All of Delta’s A321s will feature fuel-saving Sharklets.
"The A321’s comfort, performance and economics make it a very compelling aircraft for Delta in our domestic route network," said Gil West, Delta's Sr. Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. "We value our longstanding partnership with Airbus and look forward to taking more new A321 aircraft for the benefit of our customers, employees and shareowners."
“Delta’s vote of confidence in the A321ceo – which takes the airline now to more than 100 of the type on order – demonstrates the passenger, operator and investor appeal of this aircraft,” said John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer – Customers for Airbus Commercial Aircraft. “The A320 Family truly delivers unsurpassed comfort, economy and reliability for airlines like Delta that pay attention to what their customers want.”
Many of Delta’s A321s are being delivered from the Airbus US Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, Alabama. The airline received its first US-manufactured A321 last year. By the end of 2017, the Airbus facility in Mobile is expected to produce four aircraft per month, most going to Airbus’ US customers.
As of the end of April, Delta was flying a fleet of 187 Airbus aircraft, including 145 A320 Family members and 42 A330 widebodies.
