Flight Operations

Two Delta flights bound for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) on Monday offered optimal views of the total solar eclipse: DL 1218 from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and DL 1010 from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). This image shows the view from DL 1010.

1 solar eclipse, 2 spectacular flights: How Delta people are preparing for the celestial event

With all eyes to the sky during the year’s total solar eclipse, Delta people detail their meticulous preparation and devoted involvement ahead of the airline’s first-ever flights across the path of totality.

Apr 8, 2024

Eclipse, Flight Operations, Operations and Customer Center

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Heather Tardif, V.P. - Crew Resources

Heather and her team are responsible for the crew resource planning, crew scheduling and crew tracking of over 17,000 Delta pilots.

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Brad Sheehan, V.P. - Flight Operations

Brad has served in several other operational, training and safety leadership roles during his 25 years in the airline industry.

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Ryan Gumm, S.V.P. – Flight Operations

A 757/767 captain and Navy veteran, Ryan has extensive operational experience that enables him to provide Delta pilots with the tools and support they need to deliver safe and reliable air transportation.