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American's $111M year leaves it far behind Delta and United, heightening pressure on CEO

American Airlines posted just $111 million in annual profit, far behind Delta's $5 billion and United's $3.3 billion. The performance gap has intensified scrutiny of CEO Robert Isom and raised governance and operational questions as the carrier lags its biggest U.S. competitors.

2026-02-07T05:14:26.913733-08:00

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ST Engineering signs new contract to continue MRO support for Delta’s A330, A350 and Boeing 767 fleets

2026-02-04T02:38:43.246765-08:00

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Delta orders 31 Airbus widebodies — 16 A330-900s and 15 A350-900s — to boost long‑haul international growth

2026-01-27T15:58:51.305825-08:00

AeroTime

U.S. winter storm forces 20,000+ flight cancellations as carriers preemptively scrub East Coast and Southeast schedules

2026-01-30T02:15:37.905585-08:00

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American's $111M year leaves it far behind Delta and United, heightening pressure on CEO American Airlines posted just $111 million in annual profit, far behind Delta's $5 billion and United's $3.3 billion. The performance gap has intensified scrutiny of CEO Robert Isom and raised governance and operational questions as the carrier lags its biggest U.S. competitors.

2026-02-07T05:14:26.913733-08:00

American's $111M year leaves it far behind Delta and United, heightening pressure on CEO

AeroTime

ST Engineering signs new contract to continue MRO support for Delta’s A330, A350 and Boeing 767 fleets ST Engineering signed a new contract at the Singapore Airshow 2026 to continue providing MRO support for Delta Air Lines’ Airbus A330, A350 and Boeing 767 fleets. The agreement extends ST Engineering’s existing maintenance role on Delta’s widebody and legacy aircraft types.

2026-02-04T02:38:43.246765-08:00

ST Engineering signs new contract to continue MRO support for Delta’s A330, A350 and Boeing 767 fleets

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U.S. winter storm forces 20,000+ flight cancellations as carriers preemptively scrub East Coast and Southeast schedules A powerful winter storm across the United States prompted airlines to cancel more than 20,000 flights, concentrating disruption at East Coast and Southeast hubs as carriers preemptively scrubbed weekend schedules. American Airlines reported ongoing recovery after over 10,000 cancellations; Delta announced broad customer flexibility and waivers.

2026-01-30T02:15:37.905585-08:00

U.S. winter storm forces 20,000+ flight cancellations as carriers preemptively scrub East Coast and Southeast schedules

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Delta orders 31 Airbus widebodies — 16 A330-900s and 15 A350-900s — to boost long‑haul international growth Delta has placed a firm order for 31 Airbus widebodies — 16 A330‑900s and 15 A350‑900s — to modernize its international fleet and support expansion across Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the South Pacific. The deal raises Delta’s Airbus widebody fleet to 55 A330neos and 79 A350s and follows a recent agreement for 30 Boeing 787s.

2026-01-27T15:58:51.305825-08:00

Delta orders 31 Airbus widebodies — 16 A330-900s and 15 A350-900s — to boost long‑haul international growth

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Delta to invest $250M to revamp Austin–Bergstrom main terminal Delta Air Lines will invest $250 million to revamp the main terminal at Austin–Bergstrom International Airport. The carrier’s planned funding represents a significant airline-led capital commitment at AUS; the announcement did not disclose detailed scope, timeline or financing structure.

2026-01-26T11:25:12.569264-08:00

Delta to invest $250M to revamp Austin–Bergstrom main terminal

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Vehicle plows into Detroit Metro McNamara Terminal, slams Delta check‑in; six injured, driver detained A Mercedes sedan crashed through security barriers and glass entry doors into Detroit Metro Airport’s McNamara Terminal Friday, striking Delta’s departures check‑in area and injuring six people. Bystanders were treated for mostly minor wounds; authorities detained the driver and launched a security response.

2026-01-24T01:29:34.490720-08:00

Vehicle plows into Detroit Metro McNamara Terminal, slams Delta check‑in; six injured, driver detained

Airline Weekly

Delta vs United — Q4 2025 Earnings: premium boom, economy squeeze Airline Weekly Lounge's Q4 2025 earnings review of United and Delta shows a boom in premium travel boosting yields and margins while economy-class demand is weakening, forcing carriers to balance high-yield product expansion against risks of alienating mass-market customers and network-wide revenue.

2026-01-22T06:56:48.380076-08:00

Delta vs United — Q4 2025 Earnings: premium boom, economy squeeze

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Delta confirms Boeing 787‑10 order as American trims summer widebody capacity Delta confirmed a long‑rumored commitment to the Boeing 787‑10 during its recent earnings call, advancing its long‑haul fleet modernisation plans. Separately, American Airlines will cut summer widebody capacity amid a shortage of available widebodies and deployment pressures.

2026-01-22T03:58:40.254859-08:00

Delta confirms Boeing 787‑10 order as American trims summer widebody capacity

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American's $111M year leaves it far behind Delta and United, heightening pressure on CEO

ST Engineering signs new contract to continue MRO support for Delta’s A330, A350 and Boeing 767 fleets

Delta orders 31 Airbus widebodies — 16 A330-900s and 15 A350-900s — to boost long‑haul international growth

U.S. winter storm forces 20,000+ flight cancellations as carriers preemptively scrub East Coast and Southeast schedules

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