Delta Air Lines Places Firm Order for 31 Additional Widebody Airbus Aircraft
- Joe Breitfeller
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Airbus has today announced that Delta Airlines has placed a firm order for 31 additional widebody aircraft, including 16 A330-900s and 15 A350-900s.
On Wednesday (January 28, 2026), Airbus announced that Delta Air Lines has placed a firm order for 31 latest generation widebody aircraft including 16 A330-900s and 15 A350-900s. When delivered, Delta’s Airbus widebody fleet will grow to 55 A330neos and 79 A350s. Currently, Delta operates over 500 Airbus aircraft from all Airbus product families from the A220 to the A350-900. Delta Air Lines’ current Airbus backlog is approximately 200 aircraft and includes the A350-1000 aircraft.
In Wednesday’s announcement, Delta Air Lines’ CEO, Ed Bastian, said,
“As we grow our international footprint and prepare our fleet to serve expanded long-haul markets, these aircraft will enhance our capabilities and elevate our premium offerings. We value our long-standing partnership with Airbus, and with these widebody aircraft we will see additional operational efficiencies and long-term cost benefits in the years to come.”
Also commenting on the new firm orders, Airbus’ EVP Sales – Commercial Aircraft, Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, said,
“Delta’s renewed confidence in both the A330neo and the A350 is a testament to our enduring partnership and the excellence of the Airbus widebody family performance. These aircraft offer the range, capacity, and premium cabin experience Delta requires to grow into new markets and connect more of the world.”
Powered by the latest generation Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, the A330neo is designed to fly up to 8,100 nautical miles / 15,000 kilometers non-stop and reduces fuel burn, CO2 emissions and operating cost by 25 percent compared to previous generation competitor aircraft.
The Airbus A350 can fly up to 9,700 nautical miles / 18,000 kilometers non-stop, setting new standards for intercontinental travel. The aircraft includes state-of-the-art technologies and aerodynamics delivering unmatched standards of efficiency and comfort. With the latest generation Rolls-Royce engines and use of lightweight materials, the aircraft delivers a 25 percent advantage in fuel burn, operating costs and carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions, compared to previous generation competitor aircraft.
As of December 31, 2025, the A350 Family had won over 1,500 orders from 67 customers, while the A330 Family had won over 1,900 orders worldwide.
Source: Airbus
