Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) has announced a rise in unit revenue, although the company could be looking at cutting some jobs.

Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) Sees Corporate Travel Boost

Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) has seen a unit revenue increase as corporate travel continues to be strong.

The company may however be planning to cut jobs in order to pare costs.

Edward Bastian, Delta President, said that, “Corporate revenue momentum is continuing and our system wide unit revenue in January rose 15 percent from a year earlier, on strength in all regions. With fuel prices expected to stay high, Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) is squarely focused on cutting non-fuel costs and garnering more passenger revenue from new sources such as first-class upgrades. We’re going to be looking at other ways to reduce headcount and Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) is considering and I’d expect we’ll probably be announcing soon another early retirement opportunity for our employees”.

Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) shares are currently standing at 11.10.

Price History
Last Price: 11.10
52 Week Low / High: 6.41 / 12.13
50 Day Moving Average: 8.58
6 Month Price Change %: 44.4%
12 Month Price Change %: -7.6%

DuPont (NYSE:DD) has received $920K from the DE Strategic Fund.

DuPont (NYSE:DD) Gets $920k Payout

Reports say that DuPont (NYSE:DD) is getting $920,000 from the Delaware Strategic fund.

DuPont (NYSE:DD) plans to use the money to develop organic light emitting materials for use in electronic displays at the Stine-Haskell Research Center in Newark.

A spokeswoman for the Delaware Economic Development Office, said that, “DuPont (NYSE:DD) will make a $30 million capital investment and must create and keep 35 new jobs for five years through the performance-based grant”.

Dupont (NYSE:DD) stocks are currently standing at 49.35.

Price History
Last Price: 49.35
52 Week Low / High: 37.1 / 57
50 Day Moving Average: 46.46
6 Month Price Change %: -8.8%
12 Month Price Change %: 2.1%

Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) has partnered with WestJet to launch a codeshare service.

Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) Expanding Codeshare

Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) and WestJet have expanded their partnership by signing a codesharing agreement on flights within the United States and Canada.

The new agreement will provide expanded U.S., Canadian options for customers of Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) and WestJet.

Charlie Pappas, Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL)’s vice president – Alliances, said that, “Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL)’s codeshare partnership with WestJet means an array of expanded travel options in the U.S. and Canada for our customers, with easy access to the airline’s extensive Canadian network and trans-border service between Canada and the United States”.

Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) shares were at 8.73 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 3.3% movement in the stock price over the past 3 months.

Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy
Mean recommendation: 1.38
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: 1
Zack’s Rank: 6 out of 23 in the industry

Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) has scheduled to invest $2 billion on product upgrades.

Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) Planning $2bn Upgrades

Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) has announced that it is planning to invest more than $2 billion to upgrade its global product offerings.

As a part of this move the company has introduced a series of product upgrades for its Nigerian market. Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) is launching a new full flat-bed BusinessElite seat on flights between Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport and New York –JFK.

Mr. Bobby Bryan, Delta Air Lines Sales Manager West and East Africa, said that, “Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) is enhancing its onboard product on more than 150 aircraft to offer full flat-bed seating in BusinessElite on all international widebody flights with the rolling out of a new full flat-bed BusinessElite seat on flights between Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport and New York-JFK, via Accra, Ghana”.

Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) shares were at 8.5 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 18.4% change in the stock price over the past 3 months.

Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy
Mean recommendation: 1.38
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: 1
Zack’s Rank: 2 out of 24 in the industry

Boeing (NYSE:BA) 787 Dreamliner has landed in Africa for first time.

Boeing (NYSE:BA) Lands Dreamliner In Africa

Boeing (NYSE:BA)’s Africa portion of Boeing’s 787 Dream Tour has been launched.

The 787 Dreamliner visited the African continent for the first time to kick off the six-month worldwide tour featuring the Dreamliner.

The Boeing (NYSE:BA) 787 Dreamliner Airplane is scheduled to visit Ethiopia and Kenya during the tour.

Van Rex Gallard, vice president of Sales for Africa, Latin America & Caribbean, Boeing (NYSE:BA) Commercial Airplanes, said that, “Aviation throughout Africa continues to grow at a pace faster than the world average and it is airplanes like the game-changing 787, and airlines like Ethiopian Airlines, that will help spur that growth. The 787 is the perfect airplane to carry Africa into the future of aviation due to its low operating costs, size and range. Boeing (NYSE:BA) is very pleased to showcase this airplane to the customers who put their faith in Boeing and the cutting-edge technology of this airplane”.

Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) shares are currently standing at 71.93.

Price History
Last Price: 71.93
52 Week Low / High: 56.01 / 80.65
50 Day Moving Average: 65.37
6 Month Price Change %: -1.1%
12 Month Price Change %: 11.3%

Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) has collaborated with Air Nigeria on a new service.

Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) Makes Nigeria Deal

Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) announced that it has partnered with AIR Nigeria to launch a nonstop service between Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport and Accra’s Kotoka International Airport, Ghana., effective December 1.

The service will be effective on December 1 and will operate twice weekly.

Bobby Bryan, Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL)’s Sales Manager for West and East Africa, said that, “Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) is delighted to offer a new service for our customers between Nigeria and Ghana, complementing our existing service to the United States. With the on-going support of our partner Air Nigeria, this new service will provide more travel options for our customers as well as facilitate business and commerce between both countries”.

Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) stocks are currently standing at 7.43.

Price History
Last Price: 7.43
52 Week Low / High: 6.41 / 14.26
50 Day Moving Average: 8.05
6 Month Price Change %: -28.8%
12 Month Price Change %: -50.3%

Boeing (NYSE:BA) has won new deal from Transaero Airlines for four Boeing 747-8Is.

Boeing (NYSE:BA) Wins Airline Deal

Boeing (NYSE:BA) announced that it has received an agreement from Transaero Airlines, Russia’s second largest airline, for four Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental aircraft.

Transaero will become the launch customer for the Boeing 747-8I in Russia, the CIS and Eastern Europe.

Marty Bentrott, Vice president of Sales for Russia, Central Asia and Middle East, Boeing (NYSE:BA) Commercial Airplanes, said that, “With its selection of the 747-8I, Transaero becomes the first airline in Russia and Eastern Europe to make a purchase decision on the latest passenger model of the 747, an airplane famous for its low operating costs and unparalleled passenger appeal. Boeing (NYSE:BA) is very proud of our continuing relationship with Transaero – the first Russian operator of Boeing (NYSE:BA) aircraft and the first Russian operator of passenger 747s. The 747-8I will be a perfect fit for Transaero’s growing fleet and expanding destinations”.

Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) company shares are currently standing at 62.78.

Price History
Last Price: 62.78
52 Week Low / High: 56.01 / 80.65
50 Day Moving Average: 63.88
6 Month Price Change %: -18.5%
12 Month Price Change %: -4.0%

Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) has started an internship program for Nigerians.

Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) Begins Internship Program

Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) announced that it has begun its first Business School Internship program for Nigeria.

In the one-year program, students will learn how a global business operates by working in the sales force, handling specific projects and making analytical presentations.

Bobby Bryan, commercial manager – East and West Africa for Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL), said that, “Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL)’s intern program is a natural extension of our activity and investment in the markets we serve. By giving young business students an opportunity to learn how a global company operates, they can learn new skills, which could make this a life-changing experience for them. Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) will work in co-operation with the State University, Abraka, to offer interns on-the-job training and provide valuable work experience”.

Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) stocks are currently standing at 7.58.

Price History
Last Price: 7.58
52 Week Low / High: 6.41 / 14.38
50 Day Moving Average: 8.12
6 Month Price Change %: -27.3%
12 Month Price Change %: -39.4%