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Delta unveils its newest aircraft (VIDEO)

ATLANTA — Delta Air Lines revealed its newest aircraft Tuesday, and it is something special.

Channel 2's Rikki Klaus went to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to find out about Delta's A-350 aircraft, which will replace the Boeing 747.

The A-350 aircraft is the newest addition to Delta’s fleet. The aircraft is made by Airbus and seats more than 300 passengers.

“So this is Delta’s brand-new flagship international craft,” said Delta onboard project manager Robbie Schaefer.

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The A-350 will take some of Delta’s longest trips. Its business-class seats transition into beds and have doors and its premium economy cabin includes wider chairs and more legroom in the main cabin, Delta said.

“We have a brand new seat with foam memory,” Schaefer said. “Our largest in-flight entertainment system, so overall it’s really going to be an upgraded experience for all customers.”

Linton Hopkins, chef and Delta culinary partner, owns several Atlanta-based restaurants, including Holeman and Finch. He said he's excited to plan menus and source local food for the A-350, starting in March.

“I just toured the kitchen and we’re getting all that data right now,” Hopkins said. “It should be pretty fun.”

Schaefer said he considers the customer first when designing the plane’s amenities.

“Hopefully, it’s a sign of the things customers will expect going forward with Delta,” Schaefer said.

The A-350’s first flight out of Detroit is in two weeks. Delta says it is working on plans for the new aircraft to fly out of Atlanta. No dates for that were announced at this time.