TRANSPORT NEWS FOR WEEK ENDING 18 JUNE 2004
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China Eastern Airlines inks memorandum of understanding
China Eastern Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 20 A330-300 aircraft. Should the order be formalised, the new aircraft will replace the company's A300 aircraft and extend the overall fleet to allow for future expansion. The aircraft would be for delivery from the first quarter of 2006 and engine selection is yet to be decided. China Eastern Airlines operates a mixed fleet of over 90 aircraft and is scheduled to take delivery of two A340-600, five A320 and two A321 aircraft in 2004. The airline carried 12 million passengers and recorded a 60.4 per cent passenger load factor in 2003 (2002: 11.5 million passengers and 65.1 per cent load factor).
[Jane's World Airlines - 16 June 2004]
Virgin America firm first aircraft order
Virgin America, the new airline being formed by the Virgin Group, has announced firm orders for an initial 33 Airbus aircraft, for delivery from early 2005. The order consists of 11 Airbus A319s and seven A320s with a further 15 aircraft to be leased from GE Capital Aviation Services. The airline is being lead by Fred Reid, former President and Chief Operating Officer of Delta Air Lines.
[Jane's World Airlines - 16 June 2004]
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China Eastern Airlines inks memorandum of understanding
China Eastern Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 20 A330-300 aircraft. Should the order be formalised, the new aircraft will replace the company's A300 aircraft and extend the overall fleet to allow for future expansion. The aircraft would be for delivery from the first quarter of 2006 and engine selection is yet to be decided. China Eastern Airlines operates a mixed fleet of over 90 aircraft and is scheduled to take delivery of two A340-600, five A320 and two A321 aircraft in 2004. The airline carried 12 million passengers and recorded a 60.4 per cent passenger load factor in 2003 (2002: 11.5 million passengers and 65.1 per cent load factor).
[Jane's World Airlines - 16 June 2004]
Virgin America firm first aircraft order
Virgin America, the new airline being formed by the Virgin Group, has announced firm orders for an initial 33 Airbus aircraft, for delivery from early 2005. The order consists of 11 Airbus A319s and seven A320s with a further 15 aircraft to be leased from GE Capital Aviation Services. The airline is being lead by Fred Reid, former President and Chief Operating Officer of Delta Air Lines.
[Jane's World Airlines - 16 June 2004]
