Delta’s Boss Wants to Be a Launch Customer on Boeing’s ‘797’ Jet

Delta Air Lines Inc. is showing no hard feelings after its recent trade spat with Boeing Co. The No. 2 U.S. carrier wants to be one of the first to fly a potential new mid-sized jetliner from Boeing, said Delta Chief Executive Officer Ed Bastian. That’s a vote of confidence from one of the most influential aircraft buyers as Boeing decides whether to build the plane, dubbed the 797 by analysts. (www.bloomberg.com) Más...