canberra97
LOL - yes i just read that too -
ta, I handled AE for a few years at LGW until their sad demise and heard all sorts of stories and we saw loads of subbing and leasing both in and out with all parts of the IAG group then - I think the BA747 RR order may have been def credible - not sure about the DC10 order although I knew the MDD rep at LHR and LGW quite well when i was with BMA and he knew about it
the licences were not forthcoming so that was that
back in the early 80's I chartered several series of AE for our tour op division - very nice accommodating bunch - brand new planes and superb on board service - pax loved it