UPDATE 1-Delta says it did not play a role in Airbus-Bombardier deal
October 18, 2017 at 12:26 PM EDT
ATLANTA, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines Inc's chief executive on Wednesday said the carrier did not play a role in pushing an industry-changing deal between planemakers Airbus and Bombardier Inc, as a regulatory spat between the United States and Canada threatened the future of a Bombardier plane program.