Delta

Eric Kulisch Monday, November 18, 2019

Tech investments improve Delta’s cargo business, official says [FreightWaves Live coverage] – with video

CHICAGO – After transforming its under-performing passenger operation over the past decade into one of the best managed and profitable global carriers, Delta Air Lines [NYSE: DAL] is now focused on improving other aspects of its business, including cargo.  The company’s capital expenditures in cargo-related technology and systems are paying off in improved service and […]

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Eric Kulisch Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Delta projects strong 3Q despite cargo slump

[Editor’s Note: The photo has been updated to reflect a plane currently in service] Delta Air Lines’ [NYSE: DAL] cargo volume fell 10.5% in September to 167.8 million freight ton miles, in line with the year-to-date fall of 9% to 1.5 billion freight ton miles, the Atlanta-based carrier reported on Oct. 2. The company is […]

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Eric Kulisch Thursday, September 26, 2019

Delta takes stake in LATAM Airlines

Delta Air Lines [NYSE: DAL] plans to take a 20 percent ownership of LATAM Airlines [NYSE: LTM] with a $1.9 billion investment in the Chilean-based airline that positions it to make inroads against American Airlines’ in Latin America. Both companies said late Thursday afternoon (Sept. 26) the new partnership would provide passengers greater global connectivity […]

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Eric Kulisch Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Delta explores forest residue as jet fuel

Forest debris buildup has been blamed for fueling many wildfires in the West. Delta Air Lines [NYSE: DAL] hopes it can soon fuel its jet engines.  The Atlanta-based carrier said it is investing $2 million to study the feasibility of a facility that can produce aviation biofuel from wood residue – tree trimmings, branches and […]

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Eric Kulisch Sunday, September 8, 2019

Airlines to carefully meter 737 MAX back into fleets

The Boeing 737 MAX grounding has strained operations and finances this year at several North American airlines, but executives caution the jetliner needs to be reintroduced to fleets in a gradual, coordinated way once authorities certify it to fly so they have time to build passenger bookings and conduct their own tests. A controlled rollout […]

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