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N171DN joined the Delta fleet back in June 1990 and has been a loyal servant for the SkyTeam carrier ever since.
Delta retired its oldest Boeing 767-300ER, N171DN, after surpassing 150,000 flight hours.
KEY POINTS
- N171DN had only enough flight hours left for its final ferry flight to the scrap yard.
- Delta is gradually replacing its 767-300 fleet with newer Airbus A350 and A330neo aircraft.
- Up to 90% of retired aircraft like N171DN are recycled, with engines being the most valuable parts.
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