--- title: Purpose url: 'https://news.delta.com/category/purpose' updated: '2026-10-22T21:15:01+00:00' stories: 134 --- # Purpose ## Subcategories - [Community](https://news.delta.com/category/community.md) - [Diversity, Equity & Inclusion](https://news.delta.com/category/diversity-equity-inclusion.md) - [People](https://news.delta.com/category/people.md) - [Sustainability](https://news.delta.com/category/sustainability.md) ## Stories All 134 stories filed under Purpose and its subcategories, newest first. ### 2026 - [From curiosity to career: Delta’s DREAM Flight continues to build the aviation talent pipeline](https://news.delta.com/curiosity-career-deltas-dream-flight-continues-build-aviation-talent-pipeline) — Community · Oct 21, 2026 About 160 students from across metro Atlanta took part in Delta’s 26th annual DREAM Flight, traveling to Airbus’ Mobile, Alabama manufacturing facility for hands-on aviation experiences, career exploration and mentorship from Delta and Airbus leaders. - [Delta funding helps Clayton County nonprofit strengthen food delivery services](https://news.delta.com/delta-funding-helps-clayton-county-nonprofit-strengthen-food-delivery-services) — Community · Oct 16, 2026 With support from Delta, The Online Food Pantry Mobile Food Market is expanding its efforts to fight food insecurity across metro Atlanta, using new grant funding to replace a delivery van lost to a fire and add refrigeration capabilities for transporting fresh food. - [$36 million and counting: Delta expands its commitment to breast cancer research](https://news.delta.com/36-million-and-counting-delta-expands-its-commitment-breast-cancer-research) — Purpose · Oct 1, 2026 For 21 years, Delta and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) have turned a shared commitment into action, helping fund more than 720,000 hours of breast cancer research. This October, Delta is expanding that commitment with a new global approach to research funding while giving customers and employees more ways to learn, give and show their support. - [How One TechOps Employee's Tribute Became Ride 4 the Fight](https://news.delta.com/how-one-techops-employees-tribute-became-ride-4-fight) — Community · Sep 30, 2026 - [Delta, Georgia leaders unite to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel growth](https://news.delta.com/delta-georgia-leaders-unite-accelerate-sustainable-aviation-fuel-growth) — Sustainability · Sep 30, 2026 The Georgia Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition aims to leverage the state's strengths in aviation, agriculture, forestry, research and logistics to help accelerate sustainable aviation fuel development and production. - [A full-circle moment: Flight attendant joins her pilot father for his final Delta flight](https://news.delta.com/full-circle-moment-flight-attendant-joins-her-pilot-father-his-final-delta-flight) — People · Sep 17, 2026 - [Remembering 9/11: 25 years later](https://news.delta.com/remembering-911-25-years-later) — Community · Sep 11, 2026 Delta employees and customers are coming together across the country to honor those lost through the company’s largest-ever day of volunteer service. - ['Delta loves their people': A Res & Care agent reflects on his 27-year career in travel](https://news.delta.com/delta-loves-their-people-res-care-agent-reflects-his-27-year-career-travel) — People · Aug 6, 2026 In the latest installment of her series featuring the remarkable people who make Delta a great place to work, E.V.P. and Chief People Officer Allison Ausband sits down with Reservations & Care specialist Arron Harrell to talk about his journey with Delta. - [Delta joins Minnesota leaders to celebrate opening of new SAF blending facility serving MSP](https://news.delta.com/delta-joins-minnesota-leaders-celebrate-opening-new-saf-blending-facility-serving-msp) — Sustainability · Jul 27, 2026 Delta joined Minnesota leaders to celebrate a new SAF blending facility that will help expand access to sustainable aviation fuel at MSP, Delta's second-largest hub. - [Delta recognized as No.1 corporate blood drive sponsor for the American Red Cross for ninth consecutive year](https://news.delta.com/delta-recognized-no1-corporate-blood-drive-sponsor-american-red-cross-ninth-consecutive-year) — Community · Jul 21, 2026 Delta employees and customers helped save thousands of lives through blood donations, contributing 15,911 units to the American Red Cross. - [At-bat at A25: Delta dedicates gate to Hall of Famer Andruw Jones at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport](https://news.delta.com/bat-a25-delta-dedicates-gate-hall-famer-andruw-jones-atlantas-hartsfield-jackson-airport) — Community · Jul 17, 2026 A permanent tribute at ATL honors one of baseball's greatest and celebrates the enduring bond between Delta, the Atlanta Braves and the city of Atlanta. - [Measured in minutes: Helping customers reach the moments that matter most](https://news.delta.com/measured-minutes-helping-customers-reach-moments-matter-most) — People · Jul 17, 2026 - [Delta expands SAF access through multi-airport collaboration with Shell Aviation](https://news.delta.com/delta-expands-saf-access-through-multi-airport-collaboration-shell-aviation) — Sustainability · Jul 15, 2026 Delta plans to scale its use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) across multiple U.S. hubs and priority cities with a five-year agreement with Shell Aviation set through 2030. The collaboration goes beyond conventional jet fuel supply and helps build the infrastructure, delivery, blending and logistics needed to help make SAF part of everyday flying. - [Future TechOps careers take flight at the Atlanta Aviation Maintenance Academy hosted by Delta and the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals](https://news.delta.com/future-techops-careers-take-flight-atlanta-aviation-maintenance-academy-hosted-delta-and) — Community · Jul 13, 2026 Through an immersive, week-long camp, middle and high school students gained first-hand experience in one of aviation’s fastest-growing career paths. - [Back where the dream began: A First Officer's journey home on Delta's Hong Kong inaugural](https://news.delta.com/back-where-dream-began-first-officers-journey-home-deltas-hong-kong-inaugural) — People · Jul 13, 2026 When Delta’s inaugural flight from Los Angeles to Hong Kong touched down, it marked more than a new global connection. It was a personal homecoming for First Officer Victor Ngai. - [From Delta's hometown to America's birthplace](https://news.delta.com/deltas-hometown-americas-birthplace) — Purpose · Jul 4, 2026 - [Be nice, be standard, be professional: How one pilot makes the Delta Difference](https://news.delta.com/be-nice-be-standard-be-professional-how-one-pilot-makes-delta-difference) — People · Jul 1, 2026 In the latest installment of her series featuring the remarkable people who make Delta a great place to work, E.V.P. and Chief People Officer Allison Ausband sits down with First Officer Jeannine Smith to talk about her journey to becoming a Delta pilot. - [A purpose-driven partnership with R. Riveter](https://news.delta.com/purpose-driven-partnership-r-riveter) — Purpose · Jul 1, 2026 - [Delta named to The Civic 50, a standard for superior corporate citizenship, for ninth consecutive year](https://news.delta.com/delta-named-civic-50-standard-superior-corporate-citizenship-ninth-consecutive-year) — Community · Jun 23, 2026 The recognition places Delta — the only commercial airline on the 2026 list — among the most-honored companies in the program’s history. - [Delta advances fleet efficiency with VCT Finlets across 737NG fleet](https://news.delta.com/delta-advances-fleet-efficiency-vct-finlets-across-737ng-fleet) — Sustainability · Jun 17, 2026 The implementation of a finlet modification package from Vortex Control Technologies is a key part of Delta's sustainability strategy, resulting in lower fuel consumption and reduced carbon emissions. - [Normandy in the News](https://news.delta.com/normandy-news) — Honoring Our Veterans · Jun 16, 2026 - [Delta joins leaders to celebrate Forever Young Aquaponics opening in Clayton County, bringing sustainability and community impact to life](https://news.delta.com/delta-joins-leaders-celebrate-forever-young-aquaponics-opening-clayton-county-bringing) — Purpose · Jun 16, 2026 The new facility brings sustainability, education and workforce development together through innovative aquaponics, honoring Ambassador Andrew Young’s enduring legacy while investing in the future of local communities. - [A defining summer for connection](https://news.delta.com/defining-summer-connection) — Purpose · Jun 12, 2026 - [Fueling Team USA on the road to LA28](https://news.delta.com/fueling-team-usa-road-la28) — Purpose · Jun 12, 2026 - [Onboard videos celebrate America – July 1](https://news.delta.com/onboard-videos-celebrate-america-july-1) — Purpose · Jun 12, 2026 - [A symbol of celebration in the skies – 250 decal](https://news.delta.com/symbol-celebration-skies-250-decal) — Purpose · Jun 12, 2026 - [Bringing history to life through “Why We Dream”](https://news.delta.com/bringing-history-life-through-why-we-dream) — Purpose · Jun 12, 2026 - [Honoring heroes in Normandy](https://news.delta.com/honoring-heroes-normandy) — Purpose · Jun 12, 2026 - [Delta marks America’s 250th with a summer of connection, remembrance and celebration](https://news.delta.com/delta-marks-americas-250th-summer-connection-remembrance-and-celebration) — Purpose · Jun 12, 2026 As a proudly American airline, Delta stands at the forefront of the world’s most important journeys — delivering them with industry-leading safety, care and distinction. - [Saying goodbye to Normandy](https://news.delta.com/saying-goodbye-normandy) — Honoring Our Veterans · Jun 10, 2026 - [Normandy experience turns personal for Army veteran](https://news.delta.com/normandy-experience-turns-personal-army-veteran) — Honoring Our Veterans · Jun 10, 2026 - [A Reunion Beyond Words: A Veteran and the French Woman Who Touched His Heart](https://news.delta.com/reunion-beyond-words-veteran-and-french-woman-who-touched-his-heart) — Honoring Our Veterans · Jun 8, 2026 - [Legacy in Motion: From Veterans to the Next Generation](https://news.delta.com/legacy-motion-veterans-next-generation) — Honoring Our Veterans · Jun 7, 2026 - [Paying tribute to service and sacrifice on the 82nd anniversary of D-Day](https://news.delta.com/paying-tribute-service-and-sacrifice-82nd-anniversary-d-day) — Honoring Our Veterans · Jun 6, 2026 - [Honoring D-Day from afar](https://news.delta.com/honoring-d-day-afar) — Honoring Our Veterans · Jun 6, 2026 - [Veterans relive history, share humanity on the eve of D-Day anniversary](https://news.delta.com/veterans-relive-history-share-humanity-eve-d-day-anniversary) — Honoring Our Veterans · Jun 5, 2026 - [World War II vets greeted by cheers, share message for the future with Normandy Students](https://news.delta.com/world-war-ii-vets-greeted-cheers-share-message-future-normandy-students) — Honoring Our Veterans · Jun 4, 2026 - [Landing in Normandy](https://news.delta.com/landing-normandy) — Honoring Our Veterans · Jun 3, 2026 - [In Normandy, Delta’s ACS team awaits ‘magic’ from behind door of DL9994](https://news.delta.com/normandy-deltas-acs-team-awaits-magic-behind-door-dl9994) — Honoring Our Veterans · Jun 3, 2026 At Deauville-Normandie Airport, Delta’s Airport Customer Service and TechOps teams build a temporary operation from the ground up to support the Normandy Legacy Flight. - [Delta ACS team awaits ‘magic’ from behind door of DL9994](https://news.delta.com/delta-acs-team-awaits-magic-behind-door-dl9994) — Honoring Our Veterans · Jun 3, 2026 - [Departure from ATL](https://news.delta.com/departure-atl) — Honoring Our Veterans · Jun 2, 2026 - [Kickoff gala](https://news.delta.com/kickoff-gala) — Honoring Our Veterans · Jun 1, 2026 - [‘I’d go fly an airplane all day!’ How one Delta pilot fell in love with aviation](https://news.delta.com/id-go-fly-airplane-all-day-how-one-delta-pilot-fell-love-aviation) — People · Jun 1, 2026 In the latest installment of her series featuring the remarkable people who make Delta a great place to work, E.V.P. and Chief People Officer Allison Ausband talks with First Officer Tom Cohan about his unique journey to Delta and deep passion for aviation. - [Heroes journey to ATL](https://news.delta.com/heroes-journey-atl) — Honoring Our Veterans · Jun 1, 2026 - [Delta honors our heroes this Memorial Day: Normandy Legacy Flight, Why We Dream documentary](https://news.delta.com/delta-honors-our-heroes-memorial-day-normandy-legacy-flight-why-we-dream-documentary) — Honoring Our Veterans · May 22, 2026 Delta will honor fallen service members with a new documentary and its annual flight returning WWII veterans to Normandy. - [Global Volunteer Month at Delta: People, purpose and partnership](https://news.delta.com/global-volunteer-month-delta-people-purpose-and-partnership) — Community · May 14, 2026 During this year's Global Volunteer Month, Delta employees and SkyMiles Members joined volunteer events with the airline's nonprofit partners across the globe. - [Making the future happen now: Delta wraps Earth Month with innovation in action](https://news.delta.com/making-future-happen-now-delta-wraps-earth-month-innovation-action) — Sustainability · May 11, 2026 Delta is developing the technologies needed to decrease its carbon footprint and transform the travel experience today. - [JA and Delta launch Clayton County “Discovery Center” to help next gen careers take flight](https://news.delta.com/ja-and-delta-launch-clayton-county-discovery-center-help-next-gen-careers-take-flight) — Community · Apr 30, 2026 The newest JA of Georgia Discovery Center marks a significant expansion of educational opportunities and workforce readiness initiatives for students in the Clayton County region and introduces the Delta Dream Accelerator, a hands-on, interactive experience designed to help students identify their strengths and interests while exploring future education and career paths. - [Delta, Best Defense Foundation return to Normandy for fifth year as America celebrates its 250th](https://news.delta.com/delta-best-defense-foundation-return-normandy-fifth-year-america-celebrates-its-250th) — Honoring Our Veterans · Mar 20, 2026 Delta proudly continues its Normandy Legacy Flight, a program that brings World War II veterans and students back to Normandy, France, on June 3 to commemorate the 82nd anniversary of D-Day. - [Dual enrollment aviation program for Clayton County students takes flight with the help of Delta’s Propel Program and Middle Georgia State University](https://news.delta.com/dual-enrollment-aviation-program-clayton-county-students-takes-flight-help-deltas-propel-program) — Purpose · Jan 16, 2026 Eligible students can earn significant scholarship awards thanks to a grant from The Delta Air Lines Foundation. ### 2025 - [The miracle on ice: Delta flies 1980 U.S. Men’s Hockey Team to D.C. for Congressional Gold Medal](https://news.delta.com/miracle-ice-delta-flies-1980-us-mens-hockey-team-dc-congressional-gold-medal) — Community · Dec 17, 2025 Learn how Delta played a part in transporting the 1980s U.S. Men's Hockey to get the nation's highest honor. - [TechOps delivers holiday cheer with record bike and toy donations](https://news.delta.com/techops-delivers-holiday-cheer-record-bike-and-toy-donations) — Community · Dec 16, 2025 Delta TechOps presented a record 2,123 bikes, over 3,000 new toys and a check for $50,000 from Delta to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Atlanta affiliate at a festive event at the TechOps Hangar in Atlanta. - [On the ground and in the air, we Keep Climbing: Delta’s year of sustainability progress](https://news.delta.com/ground-and-air-we-keep-climbing-deltas-year-sustainability-progress) — Sustainability · Dec 11, 2025 Delta made meaningful progress toward its decarbonization goals in 2025, including investing in next-generation aircraft, improving operational efficiency and scaling sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). - [Delta grit: Meet the Red Coat making meaningful experiences in Boston](https://news.delta.com/delta-grit-meet-red-coat-making-meaningful-experiences-boston) — People · Dec 4, 2025 In this latest installment of a recurring series, Allison sits down with Nancy Cohn, whose love for people has driven 35 years of service and connection. - [Honoring family, inspiring futures: Delta TechOps employee’s gift opens doors for aspiring A&P technicians](https://news.delta.com/honoring-family-inspiring-futures-delta-techops-employees-gift-opens-doors-aspiring-ap-technicians) — Purpose · Nov 25, 2025 Kevin Cowart found a powerful way to keep his mother's spirit alive — he created the Kevin Howell Cowart Aviation Maintenance Career Endowment, funding financial support to students enrolled in Middle Georgia State University’s Airframe & Powerplant program. - [Delta’s commitment to education takes a Detroit native from Spelman College to the world in ‘Dreams in Motion’](https://news.delta.com/deltas-commitment-education-takes-detroit-native-spelman-college-world-dreams-motion) — Community · Nov 25, 2025 Delta celebrates International Education Month with “Dreams in Motion,” a short film series of how one opportunity can jumpstart the journey of a lifetime — starting Dec. 1 on Delta seatback screens and YouTube. - [Delta celebrates National Philanthropy Day by harnessing the power of community](https://news.delta.com/delta-celebrates-national-philanthropy-day-harnessing-power-community) — Purpose · Nov 19, 2025 For National Philanthropy Day (Nov. 15) and Philanthropy Month, Delta joins organizations around the world in recognizing the spirit of generosity and the power of collective impact on communities we support. - [Delta’s DREAM flight celebrates 25 years of launching next gen aviators](https://news.delta.com/deltas-dream-flight-celebrates-25-years-launching-next-gen-aviators) — Community · Nov 14, 2025 Delta celebrated 25 years of its DREAM flight, giving students with aviation aspirations the opportunity to travel with and learn from current industry leaders. - [Veterans Day at Delta: Community, service and commitment](https://news.delta.com/veterans-day-delta-community-service-and-commitment) — Honoring Our Veterans · Nov 11, 2025 This year marks the 14th year of the two-day Veterans Day Celebration, which is hosted at Delta TechOps and brings together employees, families and friends to recognize the more than 12% of our workforce who are veterans. - [Delta completes 46th KABOOM! playground in Atlanta’s Grant Park in partnership with the Grant Park Conservancy](https://news.delta.com/delta-completes-46th-kaboom-playground-atlantas-grant-park-partnership-grant-park-conservancy) — Community · Nov 6, 2025 Last month, 100 Delta employees and local community volunteers from Atlanta’s Grant Park came together to build Delta’s 46th KABOOM! playground and 11th in the airline’s hometown. Delta partnered with Grant Park Conservancy to build the new playspace in Grant Park, the oldest park in Atlanta. - [What the 'Delta family' means to 3 breast cancer survivors](https://news.delta.com/what-delta-family-means-3-breast-cancer-survivors) — People · Oct 28, 2025 In the latest installment of her series featuring the remarkable people who make Delta a great place to work, E.V.P. and Chief People Officer Allison Ausband shares the story of three unlikely friends who forged a bond as survivors in a way only Delta people can. - [Built for Boston: Delta marks 100 years at the Head of the Charles](https://news.delta.com/built-boston-delta-marks-100-years-head-charles) — Community · Oct 23, 2025 Celebrating 100 years of flight, Delta honors Boston’s legacy at the Head of the Charles while spotlighting its role as a global gateway – connecting the city to approximately 70 destinations worldwide. - [VIDEO: Delta joins thousands in Ghana at annual Breast Care International Walk for the Cure](https://news.delta.com/video-delta-joins-thousands-ghana-annual-breast-care-international-walk-cure) — Community · Oct 22, 2025 - [Delta celebrates 1,000 Days to LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games with commitment to plant 1,000 trees in Los Angeles ahead of Opening Ceremonies](https://news.delta.com/delta-celebrates-1000-days-la28-olympic-and-paralympic-games-commitment-plant-1000-trees-los) — Purpose · Oct 17, 2025 Delta is kicking off the countdown to the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games with a tree planting event in collaboration with Delta Community Engagement partner, TreePeople. - [Delta’s 45th KABOOM! playground completed in SEA with the City of Tukwila and Seattle Seahawks](https://news.delta.com/deltas-45th-kaboom-playground-completed-sea-city-tukwila-and-seattle-seahawks) — Community · Oct 8, 2025 On Saturday, Sept. 27, more than 100 Delta employee and local community volunteers, including the Seattle Seahawks, came together to build Delta’s 45th KABOOM! playground and sixth in the Seattle area. - [A heart for service: One employee’s passion for giving back to his colleagues and community](https://news.delta.com/heart-service-one-employees-passion-giving-back-his-colleagues-and-community) — Community · Oct 7, 2025 In this installment of a recurring series, E.V.P. and Chief People Officer Allison Ausband shares ramp agent Mark Roberts’ story of what it means to serve others and bring the Delta Difference to life. - [100 miles for 100 years: Delta TechOps' Ride 4 the Fight raises over $17,000 for cancer research](https://news.delta.com/100-miles-100-years-delta-techops-ride-4-fight-raises-over-17000-cancer-research) — Community · Oct 3, 2025 Nine years ago, Emiel Akkermans, Maintenance Manager at Delta’s AMS station, had a dream to start a charity event to raise money for cancer research after losing one of his best friends to the disease. He launched Ride 4 the Fight, this year celebrating $17,000 raised for the Dutch Cancer Society, in support of research and improving the lives of those living with cancer. - [Delta marks 20 years of partnership with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation](https://news.delta.com/delta-marks-20-years-partnership-breast-cancer-research-foundation) — Purpose · Oct 1, 2025 As Delta celebrates its 100th year of connecting the world, we’re also celebrating a partnership that reflects the heart of who we are — 20 years of standing alongside the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. - [Delta, Spanx launch limited-edition merch collection available exclusively on Delta Shop](https://news.delta.com/delta-spanx-launch-limited-edition-merch-collection-available-exclusively-delta-shop) — Purpose · Sep 30, 2025 The two Atlanta-based brands are teaming up to launch a female-focused collection featuring Spanx’s signature AirEssentials fabric and subtle Delta branding. Designed for comfort and style, the pieces are perfect for travel and everyday wear. - [Delta recognized as one of Massachusetts’ most charitable companies](https://news.delta.com/delta-recognized-one-massachusetts-most-charitable-companies) — Purpose · Sep 23, 2025 The Boston Business Journal has named Delta one of Massachusetts’ Most Charitable Companies for 2025, awarding the global airline the Corporate Citizenship Award. Delta is proud to stand out as the most charitable airline in the state and the only commercial carrier to make this year’s list. - [Delta’s Virginie Durr awarded French Legion of Honor for leadership in Normandy Legacy Flight](https://news.delta.com/deltas-virginie-durr-awarded-french-legion-honor-leadership-normandy-legacy-flight) — People · Sep 19, 2025 At a ceremony held at the Delta Flight Museum this week, Virginie received the French Legion of Honor — France’s highest distinction — for her role in launching Delta’s Normandy Legacy Flight. - [Delta partners with Maeve Aerospace to advance hybrid regional aircraft](https://news.delta.com/delta-partners-maeve-aerospace-advance-hybrid-regional-aircraft) — Sustainability · Sep 17, 2025 Delta to provide operational expertise to bring Maeve’s hybrid electric aircraft, which is up to 40% more fuel efficient, to commercial viability for regional flights - [Meet Delta’s Team USA athlete ambassadors: Fueled by Delta on the road to Milano Cortina 2026](https://news.delta.com/meet-deltas-team-usa-athlete-ambassadors-fueled-delta-road-milano-cortina-2026) — Purpose · Sep 9, 2025 Meet the newest members of Team Delta for the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. - [Joe Tedesco’s path to Delta: A coin flip, career and commitment to safety](https://news.delta.com/joe-tedescos-path-delta-coin-flip-career-and-commitment-safety) — People · Sep 4, 2025 Delta aviation maintenance technician Joe Tedesco shares his journey and passion for safety in a recent feature by The Minnesota Star Tribune. - [Delta partners with Shell and the Port of Portland for first commercial-scale SAF uplift at Portland International Airport](https://news.delta.com/delta-partners-shell-and-port-portland-first-commercial-scale-saf-uplift-portland-international) — Sustainability · Sep 3, 2025 Delta Air Lines, in collaboration with Shell and Portland International Airport (PDX), has taken delivery of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) into the PDX fuel system, marking the first commercial-scale SAF uplift at PDX. - [Delta’s 44th KABOOM! playground completed in Minneapolis-St. Paul](https://news.delta.com/deltas-44th-kaboom-playground-completed-minneapolis-st-paul) — Purpose · Jul 16, 2025 Last month, more than 150 Delta Air Lines and local community volunteers came together to build Delta’s 44th KABOOM! playground and the fourth in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul (MSP) area. - [‘Holy smokes!’ One AMT’s gift of 60 years of curiosity at Delta](https://news.delta.com/holy-smokes-one-amts-gift-60-years-curiosity-delta) — People · Jul 15, 2025 In this latest installment of a recurring series, Delta AMT Jimmy Ferrando reflects on his 60 years at the airline and shares his advice for the next generation with E.V.P. and Chief People Officer Allison Ausband. - [Delta named No. 1 American Red Cross corporate blood drive sponsor for eighth consecutive year](https://news.delta.com/delta-named-no-1-american-red-cross-corporate-blood-drive-sponsor-eighth-consecutive-year) — Purpose · Jul 10, 2025 Delta employees, retirees and customers contributing a record 16,178 units of blood in fiscal year 2025. - [How Delta connects a family – and connects that family to the world](https://news.delta.com/how-delta-connects-family-and-connects-family-world) — People · Jun 19, 2025 In this latest installment of a recurring series, Allison Ausband reflects on her time sitting down with members of the Moleni family — and how Delta has helped connect them. - [VIDEO: Legacy Flight returns World War II veterans to Normandy to commemorate 81st D-Day anniversary](https://news.delta.com/video-legacy-flight-returns-world-war-ii-veterans-normandy-commemorate-81st-d-day-anniversary) — Purpose · Jun 13, 2025 Delta and Best Defense Foundation proudly inspire and educate the next generation and honor the legacy of World War II heroes in Normandy, France for the fourth consecutive year. - [Connected by service: Delta veteran volunteers as caregiver to World War II hero](https://news.delta.com/connected-service-delta-veteran-volunteers-caregiver-world-war-ii-hero) — Purpose · Jun 10, 2025 - [A legacy lives on: How the next generation honors the heroes who came before](https://news.delta.com/legacy-lives-how-next-generation-honors-heroes-who-came) — Purpose · Jun 6, 2025 Delta is proud to continue its Normandy Legacy Flight, supporting the program that flies World War II veterans and students back to Normandy, France to commemorate the anniversary of D-Day. - [Delta Global Sales volunteers help build KABOOM! Playground in College Park](https://news.delta.com/delta-global-sales-volunteers-help-build-kaboom-playground-college-park) — People · Jun 6, 2025 Last month, more than 130 volunteers from Delta Air Lines, BCD Travel, Embarcadero Apartments, the City of College Park, Favor House and KABOOM! came together to build Delta’s 43rd playground. - [Delta, Best Defense Foundation return to Normandy for fourth consecutive year to commemorate D-Day anniversary](https://news.delta.com/delta-best-defense-foundation-return-normandy-fourth-consecutive-year-commemorate-d-day-anniversary) — Honoring Our Veterans · Jun 2, 2025 Delta is proud to continue its Normandy Legacy Flight, supporting the program that flies World War II veterans and students back to Normandy, France to commemorate the anniversary of D-Day. - [All gave some, some gave all: 20 years of the Delta Honor Guard](https://news.delta.com/all-gave-some-some-gave-all-20-years-delta-honor-guard) — Community · May 22, 2025 As the Delta Honor Guard marks its 20th anniversary, one of its founders reflects on the group’s earliest days and shares poignant memories of paying tribute to fallen heroes. - [Celebrating 100 years of the climb: Delta releases 2024 “Delta Difference” Report](https://news.delta.com/celebrating-100-years-climb-delta-releases-2024-delta-difference-report) — Purpose · May 21, 2025 The 2024 Delta Difference report is a celebration of Delta’s mindset to keep climbing toward a more sustainable future of travel, while taking care of communities alongside the airline’s greatest differentiator – its people. - [Built to climb: How AMTs helped power Delta to a century of flight and beyond](https://news.delta.com/built-climb-how-amts-helped-power-delta-century-flight-and-beyond) — People · May 21, 2025 - [Taking flight together: Delta takes small businesses to new heights](https://news.delta.com/taking-flight-together-delta-takes-small-businesses-new-heights) — Community · May 12, 2025 - [Celebrating Global Volunteer Month: 100 years of service in action](https://news.delta.com/celebrating-global-volunteer-month-100-years-service-action) — Community · May 8, 2025 This April, employees worldwide came together to lead with heart, completing over 100 volunteer events in honor of 100 years of flight. - [Delta supports marine conservation efforts in Chile](https://news.delta.com/delta-supports-marine-conservation-efforts-chile) — Purpose · Apr 29, 2025 Delta Air Lines is partnering with the Patagonia Azul Foundation to protect and restore some of the world’s most vulnerable marine ecosystems. - [How Delta and JetZero are re-inventing the customer and employee experience](https://news.delta.com/how-delta-and-jetzero-are-re-inventing-customer-and-employee-experience) — Sustainability · Apr 24, 2025 Learn more about Delta and JetZero's partnership as they bring their revolutionary blended-wing-body-aircraft to life. - [How Delta's sustainability strategy drives innovation and fuel savings](https://news.delta.com/how-deltas-sustainability-strategy-drives-innovation-and-fuel-savings) — Sustainability · Apr 24, 2025 Learn more about how Delta is prioritizing sustainable innovation through fuel saving efforts in Hilo, Hawaii. - [Delta Air Lines deepens community impact in South Florida through environmental partnership](https://news.delta.com/delta-air-lines-deepens-community-impact-south-florida-through-environmental-partnership) — Community · Apr 24, 2025 - [Unexpected journeys: How two Delta people Keep Climbing](https://news.delta.com/unexpected-journeys-how-two-delta-people-keep-climbing) — People · Apr 16, 2025 In this latest installment of a recurring series, Allison Ausband reflects on her time sitting down with two Delta people and exploring how they have been able to “Keep Climbing” on their respective career journeys. - [Delta reaches first fuel savings milestone on decarbonization journey](https://news.delta.com/delta-reaches-first-fuel-savings-milestone-decarbonization-journey) — Sustainability · Apr 16, 2025 Delta has achieved a big milestone laid out in its strategic sustainability roadmap: Achieving one percent fuel burn savings, or 45 million gallons\* of jet fuel, from operational improvements. - [From the ocean to the sky: How Delta is learning from nature to drive fuel efficiency](https://news.delta.com/ocean-sky-how-delta-learning-nature-drive-fuel-efficiency) — Sustainability · Apr 9, 2025 From Airbus’ fello’fly technique which takes inspiration from migrating geese to MicroTau’s ‘shark skin’ addition to planes – the airline industry continues to look to nature for innovation inspiration. - [Delta Air Lines and The Delta Air Lines Foundation to invest more than $16.5 million in charitable giving to Clayton County, Georgia](https://news.delta.com/delta-air-lines-and-delta-air-lines-foundation-invest-more-165-million-charitable-giving-clayton) — Purpose · Apr 7, 2025 - [An unforgettable experience: Delta, Junior Achievement Africa host Girls LEAD! Camp in Ghana](https://news.delta.com/unforgettable-experience-delta-junior-achievement-africa-host-girls-lead-camp-ghana) — Purpose · Apr 2, 2025 Delta and Junior Achievement Africa hosted nearly 60 young African future female leaders in Accra, Ghana for the Delta Air Lines Girls LEAD! Camp, a professional and personal development event. - [Fueling a more sustainable future of travel: What we fly, how we fly, the fuel we use](https://news.delta.com/fueling-more-sustainable-future-travel-what-we-fly-how-we-fly-fuel-we-use) — Sustainability · Apr 1, 2025 With approximately 90% of Delta’s carbon emissions coming from jet fuel, the global airline is focusing efforts on “What We Fly, How We Fly, and The Fuel We Use,” each of which is defined by key milestones along the way. - [Delta named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies for sustainability initiatives](https://news.delta.com/delta-named-one-fast-companys-most-innovative-companies-sustainability-initiatives) — Sustainability · Mar 18, 2025 Delta’s leading sustainability actions landed the airline on Fast Company’s 2025 list of Most Innovative Companies. - [Federal, state lawmakers honor Delta for a century of service and innovation](https://news.delta.com/federal-state-lawmakers-honor-delta-century-service-and-innovation) — Purpose · Mar 14, 2025 - [Gaining Altitude with Great Place To Work CEO Michael Bush: Fostering a workplace culture for all](https://news.delta.com/gaining-altitude-great-place-work-ceo-michael-bush-fostering-workplace-culture-all) — Purpose · Mar 5, 2025 Delta CEO Ed Bastian sat down with Great Place to Work CEO Michael Bush for the final episode of Gaining Altitude season 2 to discuss how great companies across the globe cultivate and sustain culture, trust and a sense of belonging. - [Delta, JetZero partner to design the future of air travel by advancing first-of-its-kind, 50% more fuel-efficient aircraft for domestic and international routes](https://news.delta.com/delta-jetzero-partner-design-future-air-travel) — Sustainability · Mar 5, 2025 Delta Air Lines is partnering with JetZero on a revolutionary, more sustainable aircraft that looks and feels like nothing flying today’s commercial skies. - [Delta's history of making travel accessible for all](https://news.delta.com/deltas-history-making-travel-accessible-all) — Diversity, Equity & Inclusion · Mar 4, 2025 As part of Delta’s mission to connect the world, we continue to invest in technology, training and process improvements that make air travel more accessible. - [Delta, Junior Achievement Africa award scholarship to rising female leaders](https://news.delta.com/delta-junior-achievement-africa-award-scholarship-rising-female-leaders) — Community · Feb 28, 2025 In anticipation of Delta's annual Girls LEAD! Camp in partnership with Junior Achievement Africa, 12 young female leaders received the opportunity to grow in their professional and personal leadership skills. - [100 years and climbing: One Delta flight attendant’s take on connecting the world](https://news.delta.com/100-years-and-climbing-one-delta-flight-attendants-take-connecting-world) — People · Feb 6, 2025 Delta's E.V.P. and Chief People Officer Allison Ausband sits down with a flight attendant with nearly 40 years of experience in the skies, highlighting the reverberating connection between people and places with care. - [Delta employees lead by example for MLK Days of Service](https://news.delta.com/delta-employees-lead-example-mlk-days-service) — Purpose · Jan 24, 2025 During the week of Jan. 20, Delta teams nationwide honored Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy by participating in intentional service projects from Jan. 20 to 24, known as the MLK Days of Service. - [Delta contributes $1 million to American Red Cross for California wildfires relief efforts](https://news.delta.com/delta-contributes-1-million-american-red-cross-california-wildfires-relief-efforts) — Community · Jan 9, 2025 This contribution is in addition to the $1 million grant to the American Red Cross as an Annual Disaster Giving Program partner from The Delta Air Lines Foundation. - [Delta, Airbus deepen innovation partnership to shape the future of global travel](https://news.delta.com/delta-airbus-deepen-innovation-partnership-shape-future-global-travel) — Sustainability · Jan 7, 2025 Announced during Delta’s CES 2025 keynote, Delta will be a key partner with Airbus’ UpNext innovation lab; Airbus to also invest in scaling the production of sustainable aviation fuel through Minnesota SAF Hub. ### 2024 - [‘An eye-opening experience’: Delta partners with Junior Achievement Korea for job shadowing program](https://news.delta.com/eye-opening-experience-delta-partners-junior-achievement-korea-job-shadowing-program) — Purpose · Dec 23, 2024 On Nov. 22, students from Younghwa International Tourism High School visited Incheon Airport for a day of hands-on career development and a peek behind the curtain of running a global airline. - [Delta builds 7th KABOOM! playground in Los Angeles area and 42nd overall](https://news.delta.com/delta-builds-7th-kaboom-playground-los-angeles-area-and-42nd-overall) — Purpose · Dec 20, 2024 On Saturday, Dec. 7, over 100 Delta and City of Bell volunteers came together with national partner KABOOM! to build Delta’s 42nd playground. - [Beyond the skies: Delta and its people make an impact in our communities in 2024](https://news.delta.com/beyond-skies-delta-and-its-people-make-impact-our-communities-2024) — Community · Dec 19, 2024 Giving back has been core to Delta's culture for nearly 100 years. Here are some of the ways Delta and its people gave back to communities across the world in 2024. - [Sustainability wrapped: 10 ways Delta made progress toward its goals in 2024](https://news.delta.com/sustainability-wrapped-10-ways-delta-made-progress-toward-its-goals-2024) — Sustainability · Dec 17, 2024 Delta is committed to connecting the world to a more sustainable future of travel. Read about the progress made in 2024 toward its decarbonization and sustainability goals. - [Delta TechOps donates a record 1,700 bikes to Toys for Tots at 20th annual event](https://news.delta.com/delta-techops-donates-record-1700-bikes-toys-tots-20th-annual-event) — Community · Dec 13, 2024 Delta TechOps presented a record 1,700 bikes, over 1,300 new toys and a check for $50,000 from Delta to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Atlanta affiliate at a festive, fun-filled event at the TechOps Hangar in Atlanta on December 4th. - [Delta builds 2nd KABOOM! playground in Boston, with special welcome from local and state leaders](https://news.delta.com/delta-builds-2nd-kaboom-playground-boston-special-welcome-local-and-state-leaders) — Community · Dec 12, 2024 Delta is proud to support KABOOM! in its goal to end play space inequality by uniting with communities to build intentional play spaces that spark joy and foster a sense of belonging for children who are often denied opportunities to thrive. - [Delta people inspire homeless youth to keep climbing through Covenant House Career Readiness Program](https://news.delta.com/delta-people-inspire-homeless-youth-keep-climbing-through-covenant-house-career-readiness-program) — Community · Dec 10, 2024 Workforce development initiatives like the Delta Career Readiness Program (DCRP) is proving to be a life-changing benefit of Delta and Covenant House’s 12-year collaboration. Starting with a few dedicated Delta people in Atlanta, the program is now available to youth in New York City. - [Delta volunteers build 4 new homes with Atlanta Habitat for Humanity](https://news.delta.com/delta-volunteers-build-4-new-homes-atlanta-habitat-humanity) — Community · Dec 10, 2024 Delta and Atlanta Habitat for Humanity teamed up to make homeowner dreams come true for four deserving families. - [Ghanaian flight attendant shares his ‘love for Delta’](https://news.delta.com/ghanaian-flight-attendant-shares-his-love-delta) — People · Nov 18, 2024 Hear about JFK-based Flight Attendant's Eric Adu's serendipitous encounter with Delta and how his experience fuels his loyalty to the airline. - [How Delta is celebrating Veterans Day 2024 and supporting military members all year round](https://news.delta.com/how-delta-celebrating-veterans-day-2024-and-supporting-military-members-all-year-round) — Honoring Our Veterans · Nov 11, 2024 Learn more about how Delta celebrates and supports veterans all year round. - [Delta matches mile donations for Fisher House Foundation, Luke’s Wings during Veterans month](https://news.delta.com/delta-matches-mile-donations-fisher-house-foundation-lukes-wings-during-veterans-month-0) — Honoring Our Veterans · Nov 1, 2024 For the tenth year, Delta will match donations up to an aggregate total of 10 million miles donated to these two organizations through SkyWish, the charitable arm of the SkyMiles Program. - [Delta’s decarbonization work featured at New York Climate Week](https://news.delta.com/deltas-decarbonization-work-featured-new-york-climate-week) — Sustainability · Oct 28, 2024 Chief Sustainability Officer Amelia Deluca showcased Delta’s decarbonization efforts when she took to the stage at New York Climate Week to discuss the work Delta is doing with employees to reach our sustainability goals. - [‘Dreams do come true’: Delta hosts annual DREAM Flight, inspiring future aviators](https://news.delta.com/dreams-do-come-true-delta-hosts-annual-dream-flight-inspiring-future-aviators) — Diversity, Equity & Inclusion · Oct 25, 2024 Launched in 2000, Delta’s DREAM Flight – a special charter flight that transports Black students to an aviation-themed destination – remains a testament to the airline's commitment to exposing students from underrepresented groups to the world of aviation. - [Delta’s industry leading full-court press on Sustainable Aviation Fuel continues at Midwest Hubs](https://news.delta.com/deltas-industry-leading-full-court-press-sustainable-aviation-fuel-continues-midwest-hubs) — Sustainability · Oct 24, 2024 For the first time in both Minnesota’s and Michigan's aviation history, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has arrived via pipeline to two Delta hub airports, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW). - [Delta continues strong partnership with Breast Care International for annual 'Walk for the Cure' in Ghana](https://news.delta.com/delta-continues-strong-partnership-breast-care-international-annual-walk-cure-ghana) — Purpose · Oct 23, 2024 Learn more about how Delta is enriching & sustaining lives in Ghana with Breast Care International. - [Delta sponsorship as official airline of the ACEA Run Rome the Marathon 2024](https://news.delta.com/delta-sponsorship-official-airline-acea-run-rome-marathon-2024) — Community · Mar 12, 2024 In the run up to the March 17 marathon, Delta will set up a dedicated “Walk in Stand” at the Expo Village in the Palazzo dei Congressi from March 15-16, where the airline will be showcasing its Delta One cabin and onboard amenities, as well as its partnership with Spotify. - [‘We’re a force for good in the world’: Delta CEO takes SXSW stage with stories of culture, perseverance](https://news.delta.com/were-force-good-world-delta-ceo-takes-sxsw-stage-stories-culture-perseverance) — People · Mar 11, 2024 As part of Delta’s presence at SXSW 2024, CEO Ed Bastian shared the stage with Fortune Editor-in-Chief Alyson Shontell to talk about the importance of putting people first. ### 2023 - [Sustainable science: How Delta is eliminating 7M pounds of single-use plastic on board with new paper cups](https://news.delta.com/sustainable-science-how-delta-eliminating-7m-pounds-single-use-plastic-board-new-paper-cups) — Sustainability · Dec 5, 2023 Delta will begin its final testing of new paper cups on board transcontinental flights starting in December 2023. This latest sustainability milestone underscores the airline’s commitment to innovation and progress. Pending testing, the new paper cups will be rolled out throughout Delta’s network. - [Minnesota SAF Hub launches first-of-its-kind coalition to scale sustainable aviation fuel](https://news.delta.com/minnesota-saf-hub-launches-first-its-kind-coalition-scale-sustainable-aviation-fuel) — Sustainability · Aug 29, 2023 Through the GREATER MSP Partnership, Bank of America, Delta Air Lines, Ecolab and Xcel Energy have established the first large-scale SAF Hub in the U.S. with unparalleled collaboration among key players committed to scaling SAF production to replace conventional jet fuel. ### 2022 - [Delta, LA28 unveil integrated emblem featuring Delta 'A' for LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games](https://news.delta.com/delta-la28-unveil-integrated-emblem-featuring-delta-la28-olympic-and-paralympic-games) — People · Sep 29, 2022 The integrated emblem is the first in Olympic and Paralympic Movement history. - [Delta unveils Braves World Champions plane in honor of World Series win](https://news.delta.com/delta-unveils-braves-world-champions-plane-honor-world-series-win) — People · Jul 28, 2022 The plane, which was painted by employees at Delta TechOps, features a dual-sided World Champions emblem and signature Braves "A" toward the nose of the aircraft. - [Delta celebrates the return of U.S. Paralympians in Salt Lake City from Paralympic Winter Games Beijing 2022](https://news.delta.com/delta-celebrates-return-us-paralympians-salt-lake-city-paralympic-winter-games-beijing-2022) — People · Mar 15, 2022 Friends and families of U.S. Paralympians joined Delta employees to welcome home Team USA from the Paralympic Winter Games as part of a celebratory event at Salt Lake City International Airport. ### 2021 - [Delta people welcome triumphant Atlanta Braves home](https://news.delta.com/delta-people-welcome-triumphant-atlanta-braves-home) — People · Nov 4, 2021 - [Delta employees honor Hank Aaron’s legacy by restoring historic baseball field](https://news.delta.com/delta-employees-honor-hank-aarons-legacy-restoring-historic-baseball-field) — Purpose · Aug 4, 2021 Each year, Delta sponsors Hank Aaron weekend, which celebrates the icon's legacy of furthering the spirit of equity and positive social change as a player, philanthropist, front office executive and businessperson. ### 2020 - [Delta partners with Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels among actions toward more sustainable future](https://news.delta.com/delta-partners-northwest-advanced-bio-fuels-among-actions-toward-more-sustainable-future) — Sustainability · Jan 30, 2020 This announcement is part of Delta’s ongoing commitment to protecting the planet which, since 2005, has resulted in a 9 percent decrease in emissions as Delta works toward its long-term goal of reducing its emissions ## Related topics - [Community Engagement](https://news.delta.com/tags/community-engagement) - [Breast Cancer Awareness](https://news.delta.com/tags/breast-cancer-awareness) - [Return to Normandy 2025](https://news.delta.com/tags/return-normandy-2025) - [Delta People](https://news.delta.com/tags/delta-people) - [Delta's Centennial](https://news.delta.com/tags/deltas-centennial) - [Ghana](https://news.delta.com/tags/ghana) - [Government Affairs](https://news.delta.com/tags/government-affairs) - [Olympics](https://news.delta.com/tags/olympics) - [Sustainability](https://news.delta.com/tags/sustainability) - [Team USA](https://news.delta.com/tags/team-usa)