Virgin Blue Order 9 Boeings
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Virgin Blue Order 9 Boeings
Source: boeing.com/news
SEATTLE, June 12, 2006 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today identified Virgin Blue Airlines as the carrier that last month exercised purchase rights for nine Next-Generation 737-800 airplanes.
The order was previously included on Boeing's Orders and Deliveries Web site, attributed to an unidentified customer.
Deliveries of these airplanes to the Brisbane, Queensland, Australia-based low-cost carrier begin in 2008. The order is valued at $634.5 million at average list prices. Virgin Blue operates an all-Boeing fleet of 52 Next-Generation 737s and will use the new aircraft to replace leased planes in its fleet.
"The Next-Generation 737 is a reliable and cost-efficient aircraft, which is essential in our competitive low-cost market," said Brett Godfrey, Virgin Blue's CEO. "Combined with its passenger comfort and appeal, the Next-Generation 737 is the right choice for Virgin Blue. The Next-Generation 737 is an integral part of our growth strategy."
The airline's fleet is a mix of 737-700s and 737-800s, running a route network stretching from Darwin in northern Australia to Perth in the West and Hobart in the South, and includes high-frequency East Coast services between Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
"The 737 continues to be the airplane of choice for successful, established low-cost carriers like Virgin Blue," said Larry Dickenson, vice president, Sales -- Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "As Virgin Blue continues to grow, the Next-Generation 737s will continue to contribute to the airline's bottom line with reliable, efficient and economical service."
SEATTLE, June 12, 2006 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today identified Virgin Blue Airlines as the carrier that last month exercised purchase rights for nine Next-Generation 737-800 airplanes.
The order was previously included on Boeing's Orders and Deliveries Web site, attributed to an unidentified customer.
Deliveries of these airplanes to the Brisbane, Queensland, Australia-based low-cost carrier begin in 2008. The order is valued at $634.5 million at average list prices. Virgin Blue operates an all-Boeing fleet of 52 Next-Generation 737s and will use the new aircraft to replace leased planes in its fleet.
"The Next-Generation 737 is a reliable and cost-efficient aircraft, which is essential in our competitive low-cost market," said Brett Godfrey, Virgin Blue's CEO. "Combined with its passenger comfort and appeal, the Next-Generation 737 is the right choice for Virgin Blue. The Next-Generation 737 is an integral part of our growth strategy."
The airline's fleet is a mix of 737-700s and 737-800s, running a route network stretching from Darwin in northern Australia to Perth in the West and Hobart in the South, and includes high-frequency East Coast services between Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
"The 737 continues to be the airplane of choice for successful, established low-cost carriers like Virgin Blue," said Larry Dickenson, vice president, Sales -- Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "As Virgin Blue continues to grow, the Next-Generation 737s will continue to contribute to the airline's bottom line with reliable, efficient and economical service."
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Well I really am not sure about this decision. Don't they know they (VirginBlue) are facing unprecedented fuel cost increases over the next few month????
Whilst most people are getting out of the airline business, VirginBlue is expanding??? I wonder if they have schemed up any more GST tax breaks???
Whilst most people are getting out of the airline business, VirginBlue is expanding??? I wonder if they have schemed up any more GST tax breaks???
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The Boeing media release quotes Godfrey as saying that they are to 'replace' leased aircraft.....so it doesn't look like too much expansion. Of course, someone inside the DJ house hold may have other news! 
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Plus they got the replacement aircraft for significantly less than the list price because of a lucrative options arrangement,signed in 2003, when Boeing were desperate for orders.
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777 odds on favourite, as for an interim aircraft type- who knows.
Regional aircraft (jets/turboprops) still under consideration apparently.
Time will tell, certainly interesting times ahead.
Regional aircraft (jets/turboprops) still under consideration apparently.
Time will tell, certainly interesting times ahead.
They would be 747-400's bruce 
Why buy old ones?? Well price firstly and it would be an acceptable interim aircraft as there is a bit of a waiting list for the 777.
Wang funk you are spot on.
Why buy old ones?? Well price firstly and it would be an acceptable interim aircraft as there is a bit of a waiting list for the 777.
Wang funk you are spot on.
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More likely A340-600's on wet lease with crew from Virgin Atlantic.
This is where the current money is on, but how do you get British crews flying an Australian registered Airbus ?
This is where the current money is on, but how do you get British crews flying an Australian registered Airbus ?
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Gday,
From what I'm told I'll put a carton of Crownies on the Jumbo for start up.
Cheers,
Con
Ps. the difference in financial component will keep a used Jumbo on par with a new Tripler for a few years
From what I'm told I'll put a carton of Crownies on the Jumbo for start up.
Cheers,
Con
Ps. the difference in financial component will keep a used Jumbo on par with a new Tripler for a few years
how do you get British crews flying an Australian registered Airbus
