Virgin Atlantic’s Trent 1000 engine first to be inducted into new Delta TechOps engine shop

Delta’s new state-of-the-art engine repair shop hit a major milestone Tuesday with its first engine induction — a Trent 1000 engine operated by Delta’s joint venture partner Virgin Atlantic.

The FAA recently accepted Delta’s application to utilize camera-based, small drones to conduct visual inspections of our aircraft in the operation. Delta TechOps was granted this acceptance earlier this year and has thoughtfully been implementing drone inspections into our maintenance processes. These conditional visual inspections will initially be used following lightning strike events, and the […]

At next week’s annual Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg, Germany, Delta Flight Products will present several accessibility-focused products, including two seats that allow customers to remain in their own wheelchair for the entire journey, and an accessible lavatory which accommodates entry of an onboard wheelchair and up to 2 attendants.   Since its debut at […]

In Summary: Aviation Week’s Laureate Award is given to industry leaders in aerospace and aviation in five categories, with a grand laureate awarded in each category to the nominee whose project most embodies the trailblazing spirit of innovation and transformation.  Delta TechOps was recently honored with a 2024 Grand Laureate Award by Aviation Week Network at their […]