Still Going Strong: What Are The Oldest Active Aircraft At Each Of The 'Big 3' US Airlines?

Summary The oldest active aircraft in Delta Air Lines' fleet is a Boeing 757-200, over 35 years old. A Boeing 767-300ER is the oldest active aircraft in United Airlines' fleet, over 33 years old. The oldest active aircraft in American Airlines' fleet is an Airbus A320-200, over 26 years old.

Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and American Airlines are often referred to collectively as the 'Big Three' in US aviation. Together, their fleets total a staggering almost 3,000 aircraft, making them the three largest airlines in the world by several measurements, including fleet size, revenue, and brand value. In recent years, all three airlines have embarked on fleet renewal plans that will see some of the most modern aircraft in the world join their fleets, such as the A321XLR and A350 from Airbus and the 737 MAX and 777X from Boeing.

However, a substantial number of aircraft within their fleets are much older and approaching retirement. Supported by the latest data from ch-aviation , which are the oldest active aircraft in the fleets of Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and American Airlines? Delta Air Lines Boeing 757-200 (N649DL) The oldest active aircraft in Delta Air Lines ' fleet is a Boeing 757-200, registered as N649DL. The aircraft was delivered to the carrier new in May 1989, making it more than 35 years old.

Today, it is one of 109 757-200s that make up Delta Air Lines' fleet, with an average age of almost 28 years old. The airline is expected to retire the aging aircraft.