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Fading Legacy: Delta Air Lines Retires Last "US" Registered Ex-Northwest Boeing 757-200

Fading Legacy: Delta Air Lines Retires Last "US" Registered Ex-Northwest Boeing 757-200

The retirement leaves only a handful birds inherited from the defuct airline left in its fleet.

Aaron Bailey 3 weeks ago
This Might Be Delta Air Lines' Greatest Asset From Merging With Northwest Airlines

This Might Be Delta Air Lines' Greatest Asset From Merging With Northwest Airlines

The SkyTeam founding member inherited quite a lot from the famous merger.

Alexander Mitchell 3 months ago
Retired: The Delta Dreamliner That Never Was

Retired: The Delta Dreamliner That Never Was

Boeing is retiring one of its most legendary testbeds.

Paul Hartley 5 months ago
Where Did Delta Air Lines' Boeing 747s Come From?

Where Did Delta Air Lines' Boeing 747s Come From?

Delta Air Lines retired the Boeing 747 for good in December 2017.

Steven Walker 9 months ago
Why Did Delta Air Lines Cancel Its Order For Boeing 787s?

Why Did Delta Air Lines Cancel Its Order For Boeing 787s?

In this article, discover more about the order, why it was canceled, and the current direction of Delta's widebody fleet...

Louis Hardiman 10 months ago
These Airports Handle Flights On The Rarest Passenger Narrowbody Aircraft In The US

These Airports Handle Flights On The Rarest Passenger Narrowbody Aircraft In The US

Is it a “muscle plane,” is it a “flying pencil?” …it's the 757-300.

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
How The Boeing 747 Made A Comeback At Delta Air Lines

How The Boeing 747 Made A Comeback At Delta Air Lines

30 years after the carrier initially retired the jumbojet, it made a comeback to its fleet.

Sydney Orpano 1 year ago
Which US Airline Placed Orders For The Airbus A340?

Which US Airline Placed Orders For The Airbus A340?

Two US airlines placed orders but never received any aircraft.

Lukas Souza 1 year ago
DB Cooper: 5 Facts About The Historic Hijacking That's Back In The News

DB Cooper: 5 Facts About The Historic Hijacking That's Back In The News

Did Cooper actually survive the jump from the Boeing 727?

Aaron Bailey 1 year ago
Delta Air Lines Bids Farewell To A Pair Of 28-Year-Old Boeing 757-200s

Delta Air Lines Bids Farewell To A Pair Of 28-Year-Old Boeing 757-200s

Despite withdrawing the planes from service, data suggests the airline could have still operated them for another three ...

Channing Reid 1 year ago
What Happened To Delta Air Lines' Hub At Tokyo Narita Airport?

What Happened To Delta Air Lines' Hub At Tokyo Narita Airport?

The carrier's presence used to be massive, but its schedule is now a shadow of its former glory.

John Pullen 1 year ago
Losing An Engine Without Realising: The Story Of Northwest Airlines Flight 5

Losing An Engine Without Realising: The Story Of Northwest Airlines Flight 5

The aircraft was able to land safely despite the incident.

Jake Hardiman 2 years ago
33 Years On: How Two Northwest Airlines Jets Collided On The Runway In Detroit

33 Years On: How Two Northwest Airlines Jets Collided On The Runway In Detroit

Two Northwest Airlines aircraft collided after the pilots of a DC-9 entered an active runway by mistake.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
Best-Known Predecessor: How & Why Did Delta Air Lines Merge With Northwest?

Best-Known Predecessor: How & Why Did Delta Air Lines Merge With Northwest?

The former carrier left behind a sizeable legacy.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago
Everything You Need To Know About The Boeing 377 'Stratocruiser'

Everything You Need To Know About The Boeing 377 'Stratocruiser'

The very first double-decker passenger aircraft represented luxury in air travel.

Anthony Bang An 2 years ago
Throwback: 5 Iconic Aircraft Types That Northwest Airlines Flew Over The Years

Throwback: 5 Iconic Aircraft Types That Northwest Airlines Flew Over The Years

These are some of the most iconic aircraft operated by Northwest Airlines.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
Fleet History: When Northwest Airlines Used To Operate The Curtiss C-46

Fleet History: When Northwest Airlines Used To Operate The Curtiss C-46

The C-46 had a short but fascinating life at the former US-based legacy carrier.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago
Which Aircraft Did Northwest Airlines Operate?

Which Aircraft Did Northwest Airlines Operate?

Throughout its 83-year history, the airline operated a total of 1,086 aircraft

Nicole Kylie 2 years ago
Why Delta Air Lines Canceled Its Boeing 787 Order

Why Delta Air Lines Canceled Its Boeing 787 Order

The Atlanta-based carrier could have been flying the Dreamliner right now.

Justin Hayward 3 years ago
Top 5: The Best Random Acts Of Kindness On Planes And At Airports

Top 5: The Best Random Acts Of Kindness On Planes And At Airports

Heart-warming stories to put a smile on your face today

Nicole Kylie 3 years ago