Delta Air Lines And Alaska Airlines Tap Boeing For Milestone Orders

Concept of Delta Air Lines Boeing 787 flying above clouds

Delta intends to use its new 787s for growth and to replace older widebody aircraft.

Credit: Boeing
Boeing has begun the year winning significant commitments from two U.S. carriers, including a landmark deal from Delta Air Lines—the airframer’s first widebody order from the brand in nearly two decades. The 787 represents a new type for Delta Alaska’s order to grow the fleet to 550+ aircraft by...
Christine Boynton

Christine Boynton is a Senior Editor covering air transport in the Americas for Aviation Week Network.

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