Delta Air Lines' Boeing 757 Fleet Fell From 127 To 83 & Some Retired Jets Became Spare Parts

Delta Air Lines has reduced its Boeing 757 fleet from 127 aircraft in October 2023 to 83 by February 2026, reflecting a gradual shift away from one of the airline’s most versatile but increasingly costly narrowbodies. But the reduction does not imply all withdrawn aircraft have been scrapped. Some retired 757s have been sent to Blytheville, Arkansas, where usable engines, landing gear, avionics, and other components can be recovered to support aircraft that remain in service.