Delta Airlines added its first Airbus A220 to its fleet Friday at a ceremony in Mirabel, Quebec making the company the first airline in North America to operate the new airliner. The A220 delivery is the most recent investment in Delta’s fleet modernization program, which aims to replace 20% of the airline’s older, and less-efficient aircraft, by 2020.
Delta Introduces First Airbus A220
Key Takeaways:
- Delta Airlines became the first North American carrier to operate the Airbus A220 as part of its fleet modernization program aimed at replacing less-efficient aircraft.
- The A220, formerly known as the Bombardier CSeries, is seen by Delta's CEO as a cornerstone for future domestic growth.
- The first Delta A220 revenue flights are scheduled to commence on January 31, connecting destinations such as Boston, Dallas/Ft. Worth, and New York’s LaGuardia Airport.
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