Delta Orders The Airbus A350-1000
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- Опубликовано: 12 янв 2024
- Delta has ordered the Airbus A350-1000 as it looks to retire ageing aircraft types, complement the A350-900 and enhance its widebody operations to more locations right around the world.
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I am so happy that Delta is ordering the beautiful A350-1000. I think it will be a great fit for their fleet. Hopefully, it will open up some new routes as well!
A350-1000 has been ordered a lot recently. EVA Air also have purchased it too. SkyTeam and Oneworld between their respective carriers have A350-1000. From what I have heard its also 1st time for Star Alliance
@@rajnirvan3336Airbus has a lot orders, must be a lot of cooking in the kitchen. The A350 has done airlines a great service
@@Kwame1957 Oh definitely its a great aircraft too. Was happy to fly on 1 last year with Virgin to JFK.
@@rajnirvan3336 Ah, nice route! I’m looking to book a flight, how was the legroom?
@@Kwame1957 It was fantastic. Premium Economy too
It’s not a surprise that Delta ordered the A350-1000. What is a surprise is that they did not place further orders for the A330neo alongside.
A chief pilot here told me Network Planning LOVES the 330neo...says it's the most versatile jet we have
@@BobbyGeneric145 that’s interesting to hear. The A330 is a phenomenal plane. Smooth flyer and the 2-4-2 configuration in economy is great for long haul trips.
@@BobbyGeneric145Pilots don't really know anything about that. They love it so much they have not been ordering more and delaying delivery of the existing order.
@@johniii8147of course pilots are aware. 🙄
@@rtbrtb_dutchy4183 Not nearly as much as they like to think on such issues.
Delta has made a great choice with the A350-1000 and its transition to an all Airbus fleet would be even better for the Airline
The -1000 is the ideal plane for Delta as not only does it have the advantage of fleet and crew commonality, the competition is massively underperforming, especially on production quality and safety. Even though the Trent XWB-97 engines on the A350-1000 have some drawbacks, I'm guessing that Rolls Royce would have resolved most of the issues by 2026.
DL isn't that concerned about the engine issues. They are an MRO provider for RR on the engine and will actually get paid to service their own engines.
the 339 is the same thing
Delta WELL done what an beautiful aircraft A350 1000
A350-1000 is a great aircraft. I got the opportunity to go on it last year for 1st time on Virgin Atlantic
Hopefully They Will Do Atlanta-Manila With Their A350-1000
Congrats to Delta, AB, & RR for this deal. The -1000 is the ideal aircraft for Delta & I really think it would suit American too but we`ll have to wait & see. A350-1000 orders are really starting to take-off, a measure of the quality & efficiency of this aircraft.
I was surprised looking at AA fleet how few long range aircraft they actually use and all are Boeing.
AA isn't ordering the 350. They are firmly in the 787 camp. They already canceled the ones they did have on order from US.
Go Delta! Go Airbus a350-1000!
@@johniii8147 350 and 787 are totally different sizes (maby apart from 900 and -10)
add to it quality issues of BOEING, if the 737 max was what happened 4m bad decisions 5+ years ago, 777x gonna be a nightmare given it's what's yet to come (bad decisions made in last 5 years) ... If you don't agree, then why is It already facing issues before certification? Boeing has become the new DC10
Smart decision. Stay away from Boeing.
I get the B737 MAX incident but it can happen to any plane I do like Boeing and airbus
@@AVATION_FANThis sort of things won't really happen to planes made by a company that puts aviation and safety first
@@-wealuka7367fr Boeing want to make plane faster so the can make more money but in the end is coming back to bite them.
You didn't really have to say stay away from Boeing but i agree that Boeing needs to improve themselves....
Also Delta has 737 max orders so they don't really "stay away" from Boeing
@@AVATION_FANit can... But it didn't.
A350 is the ideal choice for any airline that wants a modern solution to large widebody operations. The 777 is a great plane, but the 777X is just another example of rebranding an old design. From a passenger perspective, the 339 and 359 in DL’s configuration are a very enjoyable experience.
This will suit them perfectly. Also something long in terms of size. As last largest plane was their B747.
777 is not a rebuild, 777 fuselage and wings is all different lol
@@xruud24of course it’s a rebuild. 🙄 biggest indicator is the 777 name.
@@rajnirvan3336 That was a NW hold over they never really wanted so phased it out pretty quickly.
@@johniii8147 I know 747s were inherited. Also Delta cancelled the B787 order that was placed by NW
Nice, they'll get 'em faster than the 777x
Absolutely. Even though I like Boeing but this is the ideal equivalent to me
Well since they retired their old 777s, there's no point in them going back to the 777 fleet. Even though I would prefer Boeing widebody over Airbus.
The perfect match for Delta. Nice choice and well done 👏 can't wait to see Delta colours on A350-1000. 2026 when rolled out hopefully some in retro schemes. Like the 80s style
LET'S GO THIS IS MY FAVORITE AIRLINE AND NOW THEY HAVE MY FAVORITE AIRCRAFT!
Whoa, wasn’t expecting the -1000 in Delta’s fleet, since they’ve considered it “TOO LARGE” for their fleet. These -1000s might probably take the place of the Delta 747-400s that were retired 5-6 years ago!!! Wasn’t expecting a large aircraft to be in their fleet since the 747-400!!!
Same here, which is why the American legacies won't touch the 777X. It's simply too big. The A350-1000 is their upper limit in capacity.
@@thecockerel86 But I was TRULY SHOCKED when ESPECIALLY Delta ordered the -1000, because they did not have the 777-300ER, because they also considered the 300ER too big for their fleet, so they stuck with their “SECOND LARGEST” (or now largest) planes in their fleet to be the same size as their 777-200s, no larger than that. And the A350-900s are basically the same size as the 777-200s, and was their flagship plane before this larger A350-1000. The A350-1000 will NOW BE the NEW FLAGSHIP FOR DELTA, taking over the -900 in terms of size and amenities!!!
@@dennisthebrony2022 I think the post-lockdown demand for flights is what has caused this. So, to contradict what I said earlier, it is not entirely out of the realm of possibility for one of the legacies to break rank and go for the 777X. Not very likely but also not impossible.
Thats great as i will not ride on a plane named max
@@dennisthebrony2022 this was what i thought too, but i'm guessing that Delta is expanding long haul flights with the A35K for services to australia, or maybe even for asian markets
The A350-1000 is a sweet plane - glad to see Delta is adding them to the fleet. We've been on the Virgin Atlantic (LHR:ATL) a few times and if is a smooth, comfortable, and quiet ride. The fact that they can fly it w/ a pressure around 6000' and at a higher humidity (~20%) helps immensely with the experience. The ATL:LHR leg (Delta) is on a very tired 767.
Fantastic order of a350-1000❤😊
Suits them perfectly
I never truly expected Delta to order The A350-1000, but here we are. And Im very happy they made this move.
I hope that Delta Airlines flies the A350-1000 to Miami!
And for me here in London too
Miami is a huge American hub so very unlikely it will fly there.
@@rajnirvan3336 True. I'm almost under the approach on runway 30 and I see a lot (too many) AA fights going by 😂
@@rajnirvan3336 Nice! 👍🏼
@@imSterling Here in London Heathrow there are regular flights with AA DL and UA.
Way to go Delta. The A350-1000 is a great plane!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations Delta!
Brilliant news for Airbus and RR no other aircraft was available, the 350-1000 is a fantastic addition to Delta's fleet
Why would Delta choose the 777X? The aircraft is five years behind schedule and certification. It's a no- brainer for Delta.
and plus, they already have intergrated into the airbus widebody sector, switching back to boeing 777s would make no sense
About time 😊
Hi DJ, thank you for another informative video. All the best from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺
Great choice!
My AvGeek side would like to see both the 777X and A350-1000 fly in Delta Colors. But from a business standpoint Delta made a really good decision in buying the A350-1000 rather than the 777X. The A350 will come sooner and will be cheaper for Delta to operate as their crews are already familiar with the A350-900. Also given Boeing’s recent hurtles and issues with their aircraft, they might’ve run into some issues.
Oooh My God 😢😢 ..... Very Fantastic Start of this New Year 😅🎉🎉
What is this meant to imply?
This is nice fleet expansion for Delta
They have 28 A350 900s now...
As somebody who is starting Frontier this month on their airbus fleet, and looking to fly Delta later to retirement - this excites me
You called it. Great job by Delta for their international expansion!
What a beautiful airplane.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I think it's 20 firm orders for a350s and 20 options for wide bodies. That doesn't specify a 350s.
you're correct, - DL employee
Thanks for the video 😀. As always, safety is number one priority, and I believe that Delta has made the right decision here to go with A350-1000, safely, strategically, and economically.
Go Airbus ❤❤
Good job AIRBUS !
Not a surprise in my book that delta ordered the -1000 as it refines the fleet with fleet commonality and it seems delta is pleased with the -900. A guess on why the did not go with the 777x is because other than fleet commonality, they are probably able to get their hands on the -1000 earlier than the 777x
I wish that Northwest never got bought by Delta which saddened my father. My father was a combat fighter pilot and after retiring from the Marines, he went on to fly for NW as a 747 pilot. He retired from NW a month before Delta took them over and if he were alive today, he would be upset seeing Delta destroying the NW legacy.
This is such great news for Delta! 🎉✈️🙌🏼✅ it was only natural to add the a350-1000 to their fleet… with this order, they will become one of the largest a350 operators worldwide with 44 a359’s & 20 a35k’s + 20 options (alongside SQ and QA). The extra capacity and range will make up for what was missing since the 777-200LR retirement! And remember these jets will come built in NPS spec (new production standards) too so the MTOW and performance will be better than current operational a35k’s too! I’m also curious to see what routes will utilize these jets and they should also paint one in Skyteam livery as well being the new flagship plane!👍🏼😊
Love the A330, too. Hawaiians A330....beautiful.
A350-1000 is the way to go
The A350-1000 has great range and capacity. Finally the perfect 777-200LR replacement.
As far as the additional A330neos, Delta is probably still working out the details. There may be some even more improvements coming as far as range and efficiency.
I’m from Manila, Philippines, and with this order I might just see one of their A35k in the near future to compete with United’s direct flights from the west coast
Philippine Airlines is also considering buy the A350 1000😊 hope to see the A350 -1000 over the philippine skies.
Yes sir hope to see delta at mana
Hopefully, I love THE PHILIPPINES ❤️🙏
Philippine Airlines have 9 A350-1000 coming next year
Delta hasn’t said anything yet about returning to Manila.
Remember, United took over the route but made it a direct service between SFO and MNL instead of keeping Delta’s approach having a stopover in Tokyo-Narita.
But having said, Philippine Airlines is taking delivery of 9 A350-1000s from 2025 onwards.
The order was rather disappointing vs what was being reported. Reports were for a much larger order including the 900 and 330NEOS, They still have a big gap to fill with 767 replacements.
I agree the aging 767s and 757's needs to be replaced asap :(
@@johnk2347 I disagree. Those aircraft are doing very well for their age. Delta keeps retrofitting their interiors. The 757-300’s & 767-400’s still have a lot of life in them. Some of Delta’s Airbus fleets are older.
Those Boeing aircraft are better than any modern Boeing product before the company took itself out.
It would seem that there are better odds that these aircraft won't have rivet problems. Congratulations to Delta and Airbus.
What has rivot problems got to do withban order
@@nickolliver3021, these Airbus fanbois crack me up with their shamless love over their favorite, saintly, planemaker.
@@toms1348 totally 100 percent agree
Yes but, Airbus airframes don’t blow out. Did you hear about the latest 737 Max incident?@@toms1348
40 A350 - 1000s!!!!!!!!!
Good On Airbus And Delta
Not developing the NMA concurrently with the 787 was a huge mistake.
We already have maintenance and overhaul shops set up for A350 systems and engines. Starting over from scratch with something like the 777 would be expensive and inefficient.
This is a huge boost for the A350. I wonder if the 777X is simply too big for most airlines.
I was honestly surprised by this order, but what disturbs me is that Delta did not order the A330-800neo. I feel like they should've, as it would definitely worked as the best replacement for their aging 767-300ERs and A330-200s.
The -800 is optimized for long range, it won't be that efficient on shorter routes. I rather see Delta order more -900 than ordering any -800
The A330-800neo would only be a great fit for its SLC hub if had the demand for Asian routes. It isn’t there. The A330-900 is used on the flights to AMS and CDG and is doing well while the LHR uses the A330-200. That’s the only hub where the 800s range and capacity would make a great fit but the demand just isn’t there.
@@MrSchwabentier The -800 has a much smaller price tag.
DELTA currently has 92 aging airframes (767, 757-300, A330-200) for which the A330-800 would be the "natural" replacement. The only real issue is the much larger wingspan.
What else could they have bought? The 777X that is already outdated apparently never gets certification.
Apparently never gets certification? Late this year it will
They already operate the a350 so no shock here ?
I would expect united to order the 777X thou
@@mmm0404 let’s hope the 777X is less noisy than the 777. The 777 was pain to fly with on long routes.
@@tobiwan001 The GE9X engines are insanity quiet foe their size, the 777X will be just as quiet as the 787 and a350
I like this news because Delta is my hometown airline and I have more trust in Airbus. The Boeing Aircraft DL still operates that were built after the McDonnell Douglas merger in 1997 are some B717, B737-800 and B737-900ER and some B757s and B767s, and they have proven to be reliable. Originally the MD95, the rebranded B717s are being phased out by DL and replaced by the A220s. I hope they reconsider the order for 100 B737Max 10s (if they ever get certified).
Much better choice for Delta to stick with Airbus than Boeing.
Why not boeing? However they didn't have interest in 787s
Airbus uses employees, not temporary workers. Higher standards for manufacturing in the EU. I have been on the AB 350 and equivalent 777 Delta used ti use for long haul flights and the Airbus was a better flight. Quieter, more room, I think it was even faster. @@nickolliver3021
Excellent decision from the airline
Hoping to see this trend continue, As Boeing is loosing more and more goodwill with its continued negligence its only fair that their hubris also cuts deeply into their profits. I wish Airbus nothing but the utmost success in both the financial and security aspect of its operations. I am hoping for a Intel/AMD scenario where after a huge market decline Boeing can return with a superior product as it refocuses on quality engineering over profits. (Love to see how many fellow melbournian aircraft enthusiasts there are)
Don't assume that Boeing is going to change.
Loosing or losing?
@@mp4373who says they wont
Why would customers loose goodwill in boeing over its negligence as you say? There will be many orders for boeing over this year
This is an order I think they should have placed years ago. When they retired their 747-400's, a replacement in the 350 seat market would have been the ideal replacement as compared to the -900s they used. I think they should've also attached an A330-800 replacement for their 767s.
The a330-800 has too much range for its capacity compared to 763s and 764s but never say never
Aviation is all about fuel economy and safety. Airbus seems to have the edge in quality control right now.
Airbus are the best
bastian must have gotten a hell of a deal. Delta loves deal
Good decision &safer for public.seeing what could have happened in Boeing newly build One
Genuine question, why is the landing gear down 1:27 when it appears to be fairly high up 🤔
Test flight footage
Not directly related to this but still on Delta: they don't seem to have a plan to replace their aging 757 and 767. They haven't ordered the a321xlr and the 737-10s they have ordered don't have the range and look to be configured more as 737-900 replacements. The replacement for the 767 is the 787-8 (as they do seat in the low 200 range) and I'm surprised Delta hasn't ordered these Dreamliners as they do seem to be proven. The a330-900 is much larger and I'm sure they won't go with the a330-800 that is too niche for most.
The options in the order are for "ADDITIONAL WIDEBODYS". They must certainly could be any mix of 330/350 aircraft.
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Don’t worry, give it a year or two and delta will make a big order for the A339. They’ve decided to stretch some of their older planes to retire by 2030.
Thanks goodness for Airbus! At Airlines and passengers have a choice .
Big pick up for Delta. As other airlines will follow. Gotta give it up to Japan airline for being the first 🙏🔥💯🤙
Excellent decision. Airbus has certainly got its priorities right in terms of passenger safety and comfort.
They always did
I don't think Delta is interested in alternatives for the moment.
Best Decision for Delta!!!!! I'm sorry but Boeing is a mess right now so yea i agree with Delta,Airbus all the way 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
So you think they ordered this plane because boeing is in a mess?
@@nickolliver3021 yes. Not only is Boeing in hot water, their older aircraft are much better. The 777X is too big and is entirely different than the 777-200LR’s Delta already has (which are better).
Not only is the 737 MAX bringing down Boeing as a company, the 777X is so big and different to the still pretty new 777-200/300, there needs to be new training. That’s very expensive.
Delta made the right choice. 777, 767, 757, and 737NG’s Delta still has are incredibly good aircraft and will last a while longer. The A350-1000 goes well as a counterpart to the A350-900, A330 NEO’s, & ex. Northwest A330’s.
@@Delta_NWAB747fan The 777x isn't too big. Once certified it will gain orders. Boeing won't be brought down by the 737 MAX. The 777x is for operators that really operate 787. As they can switch between the two if they want more of both. But the -1000 order will do very good to them that's for sure. There will be 787-10 orders too over this year once boeing try to sort themselves out. Fingers crossed this happens this year as a wake up call.
@@nickolliver3021 I stated that Boeings a mess right now yes but i didn't say anything about what Delta's reasons for ordering the A350-1000s were for please don't put words in my mouth
@@ericjones7769 oh sorry ill take that back. But hopefully this mess will be sorted very soon
Its a logical choice to get the a350-1000 variant
Hey Wall Street types -- are ya happy now? You demanded Boeing think of the shareholders first, second, third, and everywhere and Boeing did as you wished. Cut costs they said and Boeing outsourced more of their production. Cut more costs they said and Boeing moved more production to lower wage areas in the USA. Cut more costs they said and Boeing reduced the amount of senior experienced people replacing them with lower cost newbies. Don't build a new replacement for the aging 737 as that would cost a lot and lower profits IN THE SHORT RUN.
Boeing is a basket case and the combination of Wall Street demands and Boeings Bean Counter mentality have doomed them! I worked on Boeing planes while in the USAF! I long admired the inventiveness and the attention to detail and quality that WERE hallmarks of the Boeing I used to know, but that Boeing no longer exists -- killed off from the inside in a kind of corporate Seppuku. However, there is nothing honorable about their self inflicted demise. Hey Wall Street and Boeing Bean Counters -- are ya happy NOW?
Considering how long and complex these negotiations are, this couldn't be because of the recent Boeing problems, but a good decision for PR anyways.
Good for Delta. They already dumped their 777s in favor of the A350 so the order isn't that much of a surprise. Especially since the 777X seems to be having the same launch problems as the dreamliner and MAX
I think the decision by Delta to purchase the A350-1000 is a prudent decision since the aircraft will compliment their existing fleet of A350-900s. Boeing has little to offer Delta. The 777X is taking too long to come to market when airlines need new aircraft to accommodate their route structure and to replace their aging fleet. Great choice by Delta to ensure fleet commonality.
And door plugs wont fall off.
I’m almost positive delta will buy the a330-800 to replace there aging a330-200s since there not going to be looking at Boeing for the 787 so I’m pretty exited to see those come as well since there’s only very few on operation and none in the U.S.
I’ve thought that but the 900 gets the same fuel burn per mile and Delta’s longest range routes typically can fill the 350 capacity. The 800 really is a good fit for smaller market hub routes that require considerable range. Hence why it works for Kuwait Air and Greenland Air. The 800 really only makes sense if Delta upped its international routes out of SLC. The airport has been rebuilt to handle that but the demand for the longer range routes isn’t there. SLC to HND, ICN, FCO, TLV, PVG, DXB, BOM, etc would be ideal routes if they had the requisite passenger demand but they don’t.
Will they buy some A350-1000ULR?
this will give delta the capacity of the 744 that they once operated
737MAX a major popular plane? are we talking about the one that's constantly grounded??
in the footage of the airbus - above the clouds - the landing gear is out. Why is that?
Testing
Some models don't have retractable gear.
It's an option from the dealership
@@averagejoe9249That would be a Competitor option for the USR version of this plane 😂 Ultra Short Range btw ;-)
@@averagejoe9249You're having a laugh mate!
On the FIRST Test Flight it is usual to have the Gear kept down, for safety reasons.
Delta ordered more Airbus aircraft! Shocked, I tell you, I'm shocked!!! ;)
Yeah, Delta was moving toward Airbus under Richard Anderson so no big surprise. And with Boeing having problems with the 737MAX, 787, a little bit with the 777X, and not having the NMA available, I really don't blame Delta or any airline that goes to Airbus!! Boeing has kinda done it to themselves!
Kind of a no-brainer to order planes from the company of the two that knows how to tighten bolts.
I mean we all saw this coming right?
Last year when Qatar where having a dispute Delta were ready to purchase. So it was obvious that would join Delta
Fleet efficiency **
A fine decision by Delta.
Airbus Fanboys unite!!!!!
The only problem with the 1000 is Airbus is really struggling to build them. They won’t get these planes for years likely
That’s a bit of a surprise since delta said it was too large for them
However, they fly JNB/CPT-ATL. SYD-LAX. HND/ATL. A350-900 weight restrictions can’t carry a full load, now with the A350-1000 they will be no problems with weight, Airbus claims
They’ve cut back a few routes after the 777 was retired simply because of the inferior performance long-haul.
The airline industry is growing, and we're seeing an increase in orders for higher capacity aircraft, both in narrowbody and widebody aircraft.
For this reason, I believe that the A350-1000 and A321 will keep seeing orders. So too will the Max 10 and 777X.
Do you have a newsletter for that prognostication?!
You couldn't help it, you had to mention something about boeing. Why not mention tesla and apple also? Typical american!
@@LacoteCohen I guess you missed the part where the vlogger mentioned Boeing, as in Delta trying to completely move away from Boeing. Captain Obvious.
@sainnt, let me guess 🤔. You live in Everett, you drive a lincoln, and you use a Motorola.
@@LacoteCohen Something like that. 😂😂
You couldn't be more wrong about me. As far as phones I've only used OnePlus since 2014. I've had a few of them and they're amazing!
I can also tell you that I've probably been on more airplanes, and traveled to more countries than you, so when I speak of aircraft, I speak mostly from experience.
Interesting they didn’t add more A330-900, I wonder if the is a sign of disappointment with it.
They are not disappointed in the least bit. They have 27 in service and 12 more to be delivered. The 767-300 need to be temporarily replaced with 767-400 and 330-200s until Delta figures out the solution.
Goodbye to the 767s
Have you picked up today's new from Air Japan 737-800 had to return to airport with cracks developing in cockpit windows ?
Airbus any day any time. If it's Boeing I aint going
Go figure
Smart.
Boeing planes have lots of problems, from design, to manufacturing, to management.
And it is sure Airbus give huge discount to airline in North America to purchase their planes.
Safety problems!!
How would this be about Boeing problems? Airbus havevtheir own problems so yeh
Have you watch the news.
The b737 max grounding for two years due to software issue.
The halted production of b787 for two years due to design and manufacturing problem.
The current grounding of b737max9 in US due to poor quality control.
Airbus don’t have these issue. And their production rate is high, so why would airlines take a long queue for Boeing planes, at a higher price, while don’t know when they will get a plane, and what quality the plane will be.@@nickolliver3021
Best choice they could ever do Airbus means safety and i guess no one wants to fly in airplanes that fall is peaces during flight like the B737 Boing Boeing.
It’s crazy how bad Boeings downfall is
Could just buy a dozen a340l off the market and run these for a few years... very reliable and known costs
Too inefficient. Old and gone for good
Compared to lastest generation jets, the 340’s are highly inefficient.
@CrazyLlama771
The capital costs are very low... the reliability is high..
Hence for use in setting up a new route that would then be taken over by newer aircraft once purchased they would fill the 3 to 6 year plus gap nicely..
Delta should change its name to Delta DEI.
Soon no more Boeing widebodies at Delta Airlines????
Yes, these and the A330neos are replacing the 767’s and older A330’s
The only thing they’re keeping a little bit longer is the 737s and 757s and few younger A330-300/200
They have 100 max 10 though on order