Delta adds twin

It may have started life nearly 50 years ago as the DC9, the Douglas Aircraft Company’s answer to Britain’s BAC 1-11, but it seems there is life still left in the old twin.

Delta will add 88 Boeing 717-200 (previously called McDonnell Douglas MD95) aircraft to its fleet starting in 2013, an addition that will improve the efficiency, says the airline, of its operations and enhance the customer experience.

The Boeing 717s will primarily replace small 50-seat regional jets and will feature new, fully upgraded interiors, with 12 First Class seats and 15 Economy Comfort seats.  Economy seats will be arranged in a 2+3 configuration with just one middle seat per row.  In-flight wi-fi will be available throughout the aircraft.

Delta has finalised an agreement with Southwest Airlines and Boeing for the Boeing 717s, which are currently in service at Southwest’s subsidiary AirTran Airways.  The aircraft will begin delivery next year, with 16 scheduled to enter Delta's fleet in 2013.  An additional 36 will be delivered in 2014, and the remaining 36 in 2015. www.delta.com

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