Why did Delta retire 777 before 767?

Why did Delta retire 777 before 767? With schedule and cost reductions during the COVID-19 global pandemic, Delta decided to retire the 777 by the end of 2020, in order to “accelerate the airline's strategy to simplify and modernize its fleet while continuing to operate newer, more cost-efficient aircraft.” See the news release.

How much does a Delta 767 captain make?

Total Pay Estimate & Range The estimated total pay for a Captain 767 at Delta Air Lines is $210,192 per year. This number represents the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated base pay is $182,777 per year.

What will replace the 777?

Boeing Y3, to replace the 777-300 and 747 product lines. Y3 covers the 350–600+ passenger market, and is expected to be the third Yellowstone Project aircraft to be developed. It would compete with the Airbus A380 family as well as the largest model of the A350 family, the A350-1000.

Where did Delta 777s go?

From LAX, the plane and several others are bound for storage in the desert at Victorville, California, before they are either sold or scrapped, said Lentsch. Delta may continue to use several of its 777s for charters and cargo flights through the end of the year.

Did Boeing 777 lose altitude?

The Boeing 777 (BA. N) jet lost altitude about one minute after departure in heavy rain, descending from 2,100 feet to about 748 feet above the water before the crew recovered from the descent.

What is the difference between Delta 777 and 787?

The Boeing 777 series is larger than the 787 and thus can carry more passengers. The 787-10 has a higher capacity than the smaller 777-200 series.

Why was the A380 discontinued?

The A380 production ended with the departure of former Airbus CEO Tom Enders due to a lack of demand; the company had 17 orders in the backlog. After Emirates cut its A380 order by 39 aircraft, leaving just 14 on the backlog, the final decision was reached to terminate production on the A380.

Why does Delta fly old planes?

Delta historically has preferred purchasing or leasing used aircraft or use older generation models to keep initial acquisition costs down and then keep those aircraft flying for a longer time than its competitors.

Has Delta ever lost a plane?

On July 31, 1973, Delta flight 723 took off from Burlington and crashed in Boston, killing 89 people. NBC5 held a virtual town hall in honor of the 49th anniversary. The families of the passengers on the plane have grieved for years.

What is the safest airline?

What airline uses the oldest planes?

The oldest plane in service is from Nolinor Aviation, a charter airline in Canada, that operates a Boeing 737 that first went into use in 1976. Despite its age, this plane still works like any newer one due to numerous updates throughout the years.

What is the safest airline in the US?

Hawaiian Airlines is one of the safest airlines in the United States, which should come as no surprise given its sterling crash-free record. The airline has a fleet comprised entirely of Boeing aircraft and an average age of 12.8 years, the third-highest in North America.