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The aircraft was lining up and waiting for takeoff when the 'nose wheel came off and rolled down the hill' (File image)

Boeing 757 loses nose wheel before Atlanta takeoff

The nose wheel of a Boeing 757 passenger jet operated by Delta Air Lines popped off and rolled away as the plane was lining up for takeoff over the weekend from Atlanta's international airport, according to the FAA.

US • 24 Jan 24

uel costs alone accounted for nearly 20% of Delta's adjusted operating expenses in Q3

Delta Air warns of Q4 pre-tax loss as fuel prices surge

Delta Air Lines has missed Wall Street estimates for quarterly revenue and warned of a pre-tax loss for the fourth quarter due to a sharp rise in fuel prices.

Business • 13 Oct 21

Atlanta-based Delta swung to a $534m net loss in the first quarter that ended March 31

Delta posts first quarterly loss in nine years

Delta Air Lines today reported its first first-quarter loss in nine years and forecast a 90% decline in second-quarter revenue as the coronavirus crisis devastates air travel demand.

Business • 22 Apr 20

Terminal at Shannon Airport was evacuated for a short time

Faulty alarm triggers Shannon Airport evacuation

A faulty fire alarm is being blamed for triggering an evacuation of the terminal building at Shannon Airport this morning.

News • 27 Aug 16

Delta and Virgin plan a joint venture as part of the deal

Approval likely for Delta's Virgin Atlantic stake

Delta airlines is expected to secure unconditional European regulatory approval to buy a 49% stake in Virgin Atlantic, allowing it to compete better with rivals in the lucrative transatlantic market.

Business • 10 Jun 13

Branson plans to keep control of Virgin Atlantic

Richard Branson said he planned to keep control of Virgin Atlantic and IAG boss Willie Walsh was misguided for saying the brand would be ditched by US suitor Delta Air Lines.

Business • 10 Dec 12

The Delta Airlines flight touched down at Dublin Airport

NYC-bound flight makes emergency landing in Dublin

A transatlantic flight made an emergency landing at Dublin Airport today after a passenger's mobile phone was found recharging in a toilet.

News • 17 Apr 12

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