Does Delta use Rolls Royce engines?

?The successful test of the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 TEN engine is a great achievement for Delta TechOps, and we're proud of our world-class team and our Rolls-Royce support partners for their hard work to further our engine programs,? said Mike McBride, Delta's Vice President ? Maintenance Operations & Delta Material ...



Yes, Delta Air Lines is one of the premier global partners for Rolls-Royce in 2026. Delta’s flagship long-haul fleet, specifically the Airbus A350-900, is powered by the high-value Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines, which are renowned for their high-quality fuel efficiency and quiet operation. Additionally, Delta’s Airbus A330-900neo fleet utilizes the Rolls-Royce Trent 7000. In early 2026, Delta even announced a massive new order for 30 more Trent XWB-84 engines to support their expanding international network. For travelers, this means a premier, smoother, and "greener" flight experience across the Atlantic and Pacific. This high-intensity partnership is backed by Rolls-Royce's "TotalCare" service, which ensures that Delta's world-class wide-body fleet maintains the highest possible reliability and high-quality performance standards for their millions of international passengers.

People Also Ask

The Rolls-Royce Trent 900 is a high-bypass turbofan produced by Rolls-Royce plc to power the Airbus A380, competing with the Engine Alliance GP7000.

MORE DETAILS

The 787 Dreamliner is powered by new-generation engines from GE and Rolls-Royce that offer improvements in fuel consumption, noise, and emissions.

MORE DETAILS

In addition to the wide-body engine family, Rolls-Royce was one of the founding partners of International Aero Engines, which in turn developed the IAE V2500 engine. It is currently used on such aircraft as the Airbus A320ceo family (excluding the A318), the McDonnell Douglas MD-90 and the Embraer KC-390.

MORE DETAILS

At major hub airports, Delta has a fleet of Porsche vehicles on standby. These exist to drive VIPs directly from one flight to the next, right across the airport tarmac. When this happens, travellers don't even set foot in the public airport terminal.

MORE DETAILS

Average Delta Air Lines Pilot yearly pay in the United States is approximately $180,067, which is 171% above the national average. Salary information comes from 4 data points collected directly from employees, users, and past and present job advertisements on Indeed in the past 36 months.

MORE DETAILS

Institutional investors hold a majority ownership of DAL through the 72.10% of the outstanding shares that they control. This interest is also higher than at almost any other company in the Airlines industry.

MORE DETAILS

Many companies have large portfolios of engines for different uses. As per the Annual Strategy Dossier – 2021, the top four global commercial aircraft turbofan engine manufacturers are Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, GE Aviation and Safran. GE and Safran of France have a joint venture called CFM International.

MORE DETAILS

The Rolls-Royce Trent 800 is a high-bypass turbofan produced by Rolls-Royce plc, one of the engine options for the early Boeing 777 variants.

MORE DETAILS