The aircraft will be 20%-30% more fuel efficient than the retiring Delta planes it will replace, making the agreement an important step in Delta’s journey toward a sustainable future for aviation.
Customers on the inaugural flight were the first to experience an improved cabin experience throughout - including an industry-leading domestic First Class seat - and flew with confidence that their trans-continental journey is more fuel-efficient.
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Delta has signed a commitment letter to work with the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) to set a science-based emissions intensity improvement target using the organization’s recently released criteria and guidance for the aviation sector.