Delta Flight DL275 Diverted LAX: Unpacking the Mid‑Air Incident and Safety Protocols
On May 27–28, 2025, Delta Air Lines Flight DL275—an Airbus A350‑900 with registration N508DN—was en route from Detroit (DTW) to Tokyo Haneda (HND). During a cruise at 38,000 ft over the North Pacific, the crew detected a serious malfunction in the Rolls‑Royce Trent XWB engine’s anti‑ice system. To maintain safety, the flight was diverted and made an…