Delta Air Lines expects to receive more than 80 aircraft in 2019: CEO

Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian reported (10-Apr-2019) the airline is continuing to change its fleet with visible enhancements, adding "substantial efficiency benefits" are still expected in the future. More than 80 aircraft are expected to be delivered to the airline in 2019, he said, with 90 A220 aircraft to be delivered in the coming years. Regarding the A220, Mr Bastian said the aircraft has created a "new standard" for domestic narrowbody aircraft, with passengers booking "specifically" to travel on the A220. [more - original PR]