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In addition to the two used Boeing 767s being acquired from China Eastern Airlines, (see my blog of 3 June 2011), Mongolian Airlines is to purchase one new Boeing 767-300EREM and two Boeing 737-800s. The Mongolian president, Tsakhia Elbegdorj, signed the contract, valued at $245 million, while on his...
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The Russian carrier took delivery of the first of four new Boeing 737-800s (reg VQ-BQQ, serial 37552) on 28 May 2011. The second aircraft (reg VQ-BQP, serial 37553) followed on 1 June 2011. These aircraft became the first in Russia and Eastern Europe to feature Boeing's new Sky Interior. These new...
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Originally known by the project name "La Nueva Aerolinea", the start-up low cost carrier is planning to launch services in the first quarter of 2012. Having originally planned to operate out of Bogota, VivaColombia has instead opted for Medellin's Rionegro International airport, from where...
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The Yemeni flag-carrier took delivery of its first Airbus A320-233 (reg 7O-AFA, serial 4653) in Sana'a on 28 April 2011. The aircraft is the first of a planned A320 fleet of ten, ordered in January 2010. The A320s will replace and expand the carrier's previous fleet of leased Boeing 737-800s...
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The Turkish leisure carrier, created in December 2004 by the Dutch-based tour operator, which was itself created in 1997 by Turkish entrepreneurs Atılay Uslu and Yildiray Karaer, has created an Amsterdam-based subsidiary. Corendon Dutch Airlines received the first of three former FlyDubai Boeing 737...
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As widely anticipated since its owner, Moscow city government, announced the intended disposal of its airline and airport interests, Moskva Airlines ceased operations on 17 January 2011 and is expected to file for bankruptcy. The loss-making and heavily-indebted airline, known until last September as...
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The Leeds-Bradford based low cost carrier received its first 737-800 (G-GDFC, serial 28375) on 8 January 2011, on lease from VGS Aircraft Holding. The airline will receive a second 737-800 and an additional, former Thomson Airways 737-300 on lease before the start of the summer season. Two of the six...