Delta Turns to Airbus with Order for 40 Airplanes
Airbus plans to build many of Delta's new A320s in Mobile, Alabama. (Image: Airbus)
Airbus plans to build many of Delta's new A320s in Mobile, Alabama. (Image: Airbus)

Delta Air Lines has placed its first order for Airbus airplanes in some two decades, signing for 30 A321s and 10 A330-300s, the European airframer announced Wednesday. The airline has chosen CFM56-5B engines from CFM International to power its A321s and CF6-80E1 engines from GE Aviation for its new A330s. It expects delivery of its first A330 in 2015, followed by its first new A321 in 2016.