| Tail Number / N-Number | N987DN |
| Manufacturer | BOEING |
| Model | 717-200 |
| Year Built | 2000 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 55064 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 100 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 3 (20,000+ pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | ROLLS-ROYC |
| Engine Model | BR 700 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Turbo-fan |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Thrust per Engine | 14,750 pounds-force (65.6 kN) |
| Total Thrust | 29,500 pounds-force (131.2 kN) |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | DELTA AIR LINES INC |
| Street | 1775 M H JACKSON SERVICE RD DEPT 595 AIRCRAFT REGISTRATIONS |
| City | ATLANTA |
| State | GA |
| Zip Code | 30354-3743 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Fulton County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2016-04-03 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2016-01-04 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-10-14 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53342575 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ADC57D |