Delta Air Lines has taken a strong stance against new US tariffs on aircraft imports. During Delta's quarterly earnings call on April 9, 2025, CEO Ed Bastian said the airline will not pay tariffs on any upcoming Airbus deliveries. Instead, Delta will delay those deliveries if tariffs are added.
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Delta Air Lines Says It Will Defer Any Tariffed Airbus Plane Deliveries
Delta CEO said adding a tariff makes new aircraft too expensive, and the carrier "will not be paying tariffs on any aircraft deliveries" they take.