AIR-INDIA PLANS 'CLASSIC SWAP' FOR SMALL AIRCRAFT

Article Abstract:

Air-India (AI) plans to substitute its 747-200s, called Classics, with smaller capacity aircraft on routes where traffic is less. It had sought clearance from the Government of India for buying 3 A310 aircraft which was denied as the needed funds are not available. It has now opted for 'Classics swap' with smaller aircraft like A310. About 12 companies, including airlines and aircraft leasing ones, have responded to the swap offer. It has asked them for financial bids for Classics. It had sold 2 Classics for Rs110 crore earlier. (rk)

Government regulation, Aircraft, Air India

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IA ZEROES IN ON ATR FOR SIX 50-SEATERS

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Indian Airlines (IA) has chosen the 48-seater ATR-42 aircraft for its short-haul operations. The aircraft will be acquired from an European consortium led by Airbus Industrie of France. IA is placing orders worth $90 million (Rs360 crore) for six aircraft. IA will fly these aircraft in the north-east and western regions of India. The Planning Commission has allotted Rs125 crore in the budget for the project. (rk)

Comment:

Leads European consortium receiving order from Indian Airlines for 48-seater ATR-42 aircraft for short-haul operations

Capital expenditures, New orders received, Standard Jet, Airbus S.A.S., Jet airplanes, Indian Airlines Ltd., Article

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SAHARA MAY BUY TURBOPROPS FROM BRAZILIAN CO

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Sahara Airlines is thinking of purchasing 10-15 turboprop aircraft from Embraer of Brazil. Sahara has said that if the deal goes through it would like to have the Emb-120 30-seaters from Embraer flying within 6-8 months. It plans to acquire turboprop aircraft to open up profitable regional routes. (khr)

Contracts & orders received, Use of materials & supplies, Brazil, Commercial Aircraft, Embraer S.A., Sahara Airlines

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