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Delta Air Lines is poised to bolster its fleet with the addition of new mainline aircraft, following the successful acquisition of 38 new planes in 2024. This achievement places Delta ahead of its American counterparts, United Airlines and American Airlines, who received 36 and 22 aircraft, respectively. Unlike its competitors, Delta’s procurement was wholly composed of Airbus models, circumventing the production delays that impacted Boeing aircraft deliveries.
Looking back, Delta's acquisition of 183 new mainline aircraft since 2020 has exclusively involved Airbus models, comprising the A220, A321, A330, and A350 types. During the pandemic, deliveries were slow, but 2022 saw a record year with 47 aircraft, primarily narrowbody configurations which eased the transition in Delta's fleet.
In 2025, Delta anticipates receiving 42 new aircraft, continuing its focus on Airbus models, with the bulk consisting of A220 and A321 narrowbodies, complemented by A330 and A350 widebodies. Though the A321 deliveries are unchanged, there’s an expected increase in A220 arrivals, contingent upon Airbus ramping up its production capabilities.
