# Delta Air Lines has made some unique fleet decisions compared to other US carriers.

*aerospace · news · 2026-05-03 · Simple Flying*

## Key points

- Delta ordered 20 Airbus A350-1000s in 2024, with deliveries starting in 2027.
- Delta's A350-1000s will introduce a new Delta One suite as their launch product.
- With 64 A350s, Delta will become the world's third-largest A350 operator after Air France and Turkish Airlines.
- Delta plans to use the A350-1000 to expand in Asia, including potential new routes to Singapore and Manila.
- The A350-1000 will have a 50% premium seat mix, featuring around 50 Delta One suites.

**Companies:** Delta Air Lines, Airbus, Boeing
**Countries:** United States, France, Turkey, United Kingdom

[Read the full story on Simple Flying](https://simpleflying.com/new-delta-air-lines-long-haul-aircraft-coming-in-2027/)

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