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Old 25th Jan 2006, 15:36
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Originally Posted by tristar500
Any truth to the rumour that BA has ordered an initial batch of 20 B777-236LRs. Heard this yeaterday from a usually reliable source from within the airline industry. However the deal is being kept quiet until some sort of pension agreement can be agreed.

In short, yes. My impeccable source tells me that the aircraft are -300's and that Boeing's press people have been told to keep quiet due to the pensions arguement.
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