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Virgin Blue Orders 777's
Just out on the newswires that VB orders seven 777-300's (buy six, lease one) with options for six more. Order worth A$2.6 BLN and they plan to start international airline in 2008. The new venture will create 1,100 jobs...
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Just out on the newswires that VB orders seven 777-300's (buy six, lease one) with options for six more. Order worth A$2.6 BLN and they plan to start international airline in 2008. The new venture will create 1,100 jobs...
Link to announcement
Chief Executive, Brett Godfrey was joined by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Transport and Regional Services, Hon Mark Vaile and President of Boeing Australia, Craig Saddler, to sign an AUD $2.2 billion deal for six Boeing 777-300ER aircraft and options for six additional aircraft from The Boeing Company.
Virgin Blue has also signed an agreement with leading global lessor, International Leasing Finance Company (ILFC) for a seventh 777-300ER, taking the total aircraft commitment price to AUD$2.6 billion.
The order comes as Virgin Blue accelerates plans for its yet-to-be-named long haul airline operation. While routes are yet to be announced, the new international airline will initially focus on flights between Australia and the West Coast of the USA.
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