DJ737
18th Nov 2003, 02:03
Airbus wins Qantas order
In todays West Australian
AIRBUS has won the order to supply Qantas' new low-cost airline with its first aircraft.
Although a formal announcement is not expected until next week, Qantas management has recommended that the board approve the selection of the 166-210 seat A320/21 range of aircraft.
Up to 23 aircraft will be ordered, with first deliveries due by the middle of next year.
Qantas now operates a huge fleet of Boeing 737s-the direct competitor to the A320- and there are more 737s on order and under option.
Air New Zealand already operates the A320 and is expected to win the contract for major overhauls on the new aircraft.
Qantas chief executive Geoff Dixon wants the new airline to set a benchmark for low cost airlines.
Former Impulse Airlines pilots now flying under the QantasLink banner operating Boeing 717s have volunteered to fly the A320 for the same pay scale. :p
Have a nice day.
Cheers
DJ737
The Roo Rooter :E :ok:
In todays West Australian
AIRBUS has won the order to supply Qantas' new low-cost airline with its first aircraft.
Although a formal announcement is not expected until next week, Qantas management has recommended that the board approve the selection of the 166-210 seat A320/21 range of aircraft.
Up to 23 aircraft will be ordered, with first deliveries due by the middle of next year.
Qantas now operates a huge fleet of Boeing 737s-the direct competitor to the A320- and there are more 737s on order and under option.
Air New Zealand already operates the A320 and is expected to win the contract for major overhauls on the new aircraft.
Qantas chief executive Geoff Dixon wants the new airline to set a benchmark for low cost airlines.
Former Impulse Airlines pilots now flying under the QantasLink banner operating Boeing 717s have volunteered to fly the A320 for the same pay scale. :p
Have a nice day.
Cheers
DJ737
The Roo Rooter :E :ok: