Delta Air Lines has confirmed it will begin offering in-flight internet service on its long-haul international fleet of more than 150 aircraft, which includes Boeing 777, 767, 747, Airbus 330 and transoceanic Boeing 757 aircraft in early 2013. The expanded Wi-Fi service will use satellites to provide coverage internationally and will complement the existing air-to-ground service already provided by Gogo for aircraft flying within the domestic United States.

In an attempt to cut fuel costs, Delta Air Line – among the largest airlines in the world – has taken control of the Phillips 66 oil refinery in Trainer, Pennsylvania. Delta becomes the first airline to move into the sector with the acquisition.

Grupo Aeroméxico has received US$65 million from Delta Air Lines as part of United States carrier’s investment in Mexico’s flagship carrier’s capital stock. The Mexican Federal Competition Commission authorised the operation that allows Delta Air Lines to underwrite and purchase 30,182,855 shares of stock equivalent to 4.17 per cent of Grupo Aeroméxico’s capital stock.

Delta Air Lines has appointed Jeffrey Bernier as managing director – Asia Pacific. Bernier will have overall Asia Pacific commercial responsibility for all aspects of Delta’s P&L, outside of Japan.

Delta Air Lines is acquiring an oil refinery from ConocoPhillips for $180 million, but expects to recover the investment in the first year of operations by saving on fuel costs. The acquisition is expected to be completed in the first half of 2012 with jet fuel production beginning in the third quarter.

Delta Air Lines has moved its last remaining UK flight from Gatwick Airport to Heathrow, waving goodbye to London’s second airport. Delta confirmed earlier its service to Atlanta would switch to Heathrow, following departures to New York JFK and Cincinnati, which moved in 2008 and 2009 respectively.