Delta Plans New Asia Route
The carrier will be the only U.S. airline flying nonstop between the two cities.
The carrier will be the only U.S. airline flying nonstop between the two cities.
The deal includes A330-900neos and A330-300s.
The manufacturer has been planning for the new aircraft under its “eAction” initiative since at least 2021.
The overhauled aircraft will reenter service starting this summer.
The aircraft is expected to enter service next year.
Service will start next year, using the carrier’s custom-built Airbus A350-1000ULR.
The carrier says it is “actively engaging” with Airbus and Boeing.
The aircraft flew from Montreal to Toronto on Tuesday.
The variant is being developed for Australian flag carrier Qantas.