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Aer Lingus in talks for 14 new long haul aircraft

  • 08-06-2004 12:55pm
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    PhoenixRising
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    Aer Lingus have begun negotiations with Boeing and Airbus for 14 new long haul aircraft.

    Aer Lingus in talks for 14 new planes

    Tuesday, June 08 10:31:43

    (BizWorld)

    Aer Lingus this morning said it has begun preliminary talks with aircraft makers for up to 14 new long haul planes worth around E2bn.

    Ireland's flag carrier told BusinessWorld that it had completed an evaluation of its long-haul needs for the next few years and had begun, "meaningful discussions" with both Airbus and Boeing for the purchase of craft to replace and augment its existing fleet.

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    Victor
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    http://www.rte.ie/business/2004/0608/aerlingus.html
    Aer Lingus eyes new planes deal
    June 08, 2004 11:06

    Aer Lingus has started talks with plane makers Airbus and Boeing to buy as many as 14 planes to replace and expand its fleet.

    Chief executive Willie Walsh told the Reuters news agency that the airline was looking to order at least 11 and as many as 14 planes, partly to replace its current fleet of seven Airbus A330s.

    Walsh was speaking on the sidelines of the International Air Transport Association's annual meeting in Singapore. He said it was a good time to be talking to manufacturers, given Aer Lingus's financial position.


    Aer Lingus currently operates around 30 aircraft, and last year signed a deal with Airbus to buy or lease 17 new planes.

    The new order could be worth up to $2.1 billion. Walsh said a decision would be made in the next few months, as the planes would not be needed until at least 2008.


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