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Old 30th Mar 2006, 23:35
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But there are a bucket load of A340s coming off the line soon that were originally destined for the Middle east, and are now not being taken up.

Seems that EK do not want the existing version as the enhanced HGWs are due in about 24 months, and EK have indicated that they will defer delivery until the improved one's are available.

First one could be available in under 4 months, with delivery of one every six weeks to follow.

I reckon SRB has got a good deal on the surplus builds, and they will tide VB over until they can secure production slots for the T7's thet desperately want.

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