Delta Air Lines is reportedly replacing auxiliary power units (APUs) on its fleet of Airbus A320 family aircraft to address toxic fume leakages. The news comes after long years of requests from flight attendants, who have been calling attention to this problem.

Delta Air Lines

IATA Code

DL

ICAO Code

DAL

Airline Type

Full Service Carrier

IATA/ICAO Code

DL/DAL

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According to a report by CBS News, the Atlanta-based airline said it is replacing APUs on more than 300 Airbus A320 family jets. The initiative, whose costs have not been disclosed, began in 2022, according to the report. Data from ch-aviation shows that Delta Air Lines operates a total of 321 Airbus A320 family aircraft, including A321s, A320s, and A319s.

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