Delta Air Lines has warned that tariffs imposed by the U.S. government on imported aircraft and parts could force the airline to suspend current orders and halt future purchases of Airbus planes. This decision could lead to the elimination of flights serving up to 10 million passengers annually, negatively impacting the U.S. economy. Delta stated that over the past two years, it has received 47 Airbus aircraft produced in Canada, Germany, and France. If tariffs had forced cancellations, Delta would not have been able to maintain these services. The airline further noted that new national security tariffs could compel it to cancel existing contracts and reconsider negotiations, affecting both Boeing and Airbus manufacturing in the U.S. The Commerce Department is currently investigating the risks to U.S. national security posed by imports of commercial aircraft, jet engines, and parts, which may lead to higher tariffs. Industry groups are lobbying for a tariff-free market under the 1979 Civil Aircraft Agreement.
— new from Simple Flying
