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DELTA'S UNEXPECTED CASH COW: Airline's Oil Refinery Delivered 36% of Its Profit

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DELTA'S UNEXPECTED CASH COW: Airline's Oil Refinery Delivered 36% of Its Profit

Amidst record-high fuel costs, Delta Air Lines's owned-and-operated oil refinery contributed a staggering $577 million to its bottom line, accounting for over a third of its net income.

The tape Airlines Confidential · Jul 15
Delta said that $577 million of its $1.6 billion in net income came from the refinery.
Scott McCartney · 345 - Scott McCartney with Guest Co-Host Maya Leibman
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Airlines Confidential · 345 - Scott McCartney with Guest Co-Host Maya LeibmanJul 15

AVIATION INSIDER: 'Aircraft Production Has Just Been Stalled for 18 Months'

Supply chain failures and a critical shortage of mechanics are choking the production of new planes. The industry is struggling to catch up, with one expert noting 'we're not training enough' mechanics to meet the demand.

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