Delta's 15 new Airbus A321 planes will replace deteriorating aircrafts on the company's domestic fleet of jetliners when they're delivered in 2018.
According to a press release Monday, Airbus will begin building the planes at a Mobile, Ala., facility in 2015. The company expects to make four fuselages a month by 2017.
The additions bring Delta's total Airbus A321 count to 45. The airline now also has 10 wide-body Airbus A330s. Both aircrafts will operate with CFM56-5B engines.
Delta's vice president for fleet strategy and transactions said the additions will increase the company's revenue.
"The A321's economic efficiency and product offering relative to the aircraft they will replace ensures that this opportunistic transaction will enhance profitability, customer satisfaction, and shareholder value for Delta," Nathaniel Pieper said in a statement.
Airbus's chief operating officer for customers said the jetliners meet the company's initiatives for the future.
"Airbus is excited to offer Delta comfortable and efficient aircraft that fit its demanding financial and customer satisfaction goals," John Leahy said in a statement. "It is clear that the quality, comfort and economy of the aircraft were the right fit."
The A321's fuel-saving Sharkets, lightweight composite wingtip devices that save consumers 4 percent from fuel conservation, will allow Delta to fly its planes 100 miles more than before. The aircrafts can also carry 1000 pounds of extra cargo.
Air New Zealand's CEO told Wales Online that the planes will help the company with its environmental plans.
"Operating one narrow body aircraft type will bring important efficiencies in training, maintenance and operating costs," Christopher Luxon said. "The new Airbus NEO will help ensure we continue to operate one of the world's youngest jet fleets and will further drive fuel efficiency allowing us to minimize our carbon footprint."
Other airlines have also requested new airbus aircrafts. Air New Zealand ordered three A321neo, 10A320neo, and one A320ceo aircraft after initially requesting the A320 Family aircraft in 2009, according to Wales Online. The A321 is Airbus' largest aircraft in the company's A320 fleet.
The A320 measures seven inches more than other aircrafts. The plane's cargo compartment can hold industry standard containers and beds.
