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Fleet and Capacity
DELTA AIR LINES, INC. · 2026-08-06 · Importance 28 · Surprise 42 · In source text
Delta received the first of 14 VIP-configured Airbus A321neo aircraft dedicated to NBA player and staff charters. The aircraft will replace older Boeing 757-200s and feature lie-flat beds and specialized interiors for tall passengers and team equipment. The jets are leased from SMBC Aviation Capital to the NBA and may be used for ad-hoc charters during the NBA offseason.
Key facts
- Delta received the first of 14 VIP-configured Airbus A321neo aircraft to be used exclusively for NBA charters; these A321neos will replace Boeing 757-200s and the 14 aircraft are owned by SMBC Aviation Capital and leased directly to the NBA. source
Impact estimates
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| revenue | positive | probable | — | Delta received the first of 14 VIP-configured Airbus A321neo aircraft to be used exclusively for NBA charters; these A321neos will replace… |