DAL · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report
Fleet and Capacity
DELTA AIR LINES, INC. · 2026-07-10 · Importance 31 · Surprise 6
Delta’s operating mainline fleet totaled 1,004 aircraft with an average age of 15.0 years at June 30, 2026 and includes a mix of Airbus and Boeing models and widebody long‑haul types. The company operates regional flying through wholly owned Endeavor and third-party regional partners (SkyWest, Republic), owning 202 regional aircraft and having operating leases for three regional aircraft. Delta has active purchase commitments, leases and options across fleet types (including recently placed orders and exercised options for A321neos and widebodies), indicating multi-year capacity planning and fleet renewal. Regional carrier fleet composition and ownership mix affect capacity under capacity purchase agreements and related regional carrier expense.
Key facts
- Our operating aircraft fleet total at June 30, 2026: 1,004 aircraft and average fleet age 15.0 years (table summary line: Total 1,004 15.0). source
- Three months ended June 30, 2026 ASMs: 78,694 million versus 77,645 million prior period. source
- Six months ended June 30, 2026 ASMs: 147,857 million versus 146,045 million prior period. source
- We own 202 regional aircraft and have operating leases for three of these regional aircraft (regional table note). source