ATLANTA- Delta TechOps, the maintenance division of Delta Air Lines (DL), based at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), is regaining momentum as third-party MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) revenue rebounds to pre-pandemic levels.
With $453 million generated in the first half of 2025, Delta TechOps is on track to exceed $1 billion in annual revenue, driven by both legacy engine support and expansion into new generation platforms.
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Delta TechOps has significantly ramped up third-party maintenance operations in recent years. Once primarily focused on Delta’s internal fleet, the division is now reclaiming external market share with strategic contracts and increased capacity.
Revenue in the MRO category grew 15% year over year in the first half of 2025, a clear signal of recovery and expansion.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Delta TechOps was nearing $1 billion in yearly revenue. During the crisis, it pivoted to internal operations, focusing on fleet storage and reactivation.
Now that fleet needs have stabilized, the unit has returned to external MRO growth with confidence.
According to Aviation Week, Delta TechOps is building on its core strengths, offering engine maintenance for both new and aging aircraft platforms.
In April 2025, Delta secured a 10-year contract with UPS Airlines (5X) to service PW2037 engines on its Boeing 757 fleet, underlining its commitment to legacy engine support.
Photo: Clément AlloingRevenue Growth
Delta TechOps is increasingly focused on expanding its engine capabilities. The unit now services advanced propulsion systems such as:
- Pratt & Whitney PW1000G (used in Airbus A220 and A320neo families)
- PW1500G (specific to the A220)
- CFM LEAP-1B (found on Boeing 737 MAX)
- Rolls-Royce Trent XWB (used in Airbus A350)
This strategic alignment with Delta’s own fleet orders allows TechOps to invest in long-term infrastructure while supporting external clients.
These advanced engines require high levels of technical expertise, giving TechOps a competitive advantage in the aftermarket.
Photo: Clément AlloingFuture Outlook
Delta TechOps’ broad service offerings, from airframe and component repair to full engine overhauls, position it as a top-tier global MRO provider.
Its growing ability to serve both legacy and new-generation engines diversifies its client base and revenue streams.
Delta’s CFO Dan Janki highlighted the business potential during a July 10 earnings call, stating:
This is something that can go from where it is today to a $1 billion, $2 billion, $3 billion business and continue to grow.”
Delta CFO Dan Janki
Delta TechOps operates under Delta’s “ancillary businesses” revenue category, which isn’t itemized publicly but primarily consists of MRO activities. The group’s consistent growth underlines its critical role in Delta’s long-term financial strategy.
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