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Airbus: South African Airways boosts short haul fleet

Blagnac, France - The airline has ordered five A-320 airplanes

South African Airways has ordered five additional Airbus A-320 aircraft, increasing an earlier commitment for the type from 15 to 20. The aircraft, to be delivered from 2013, will be powered by IAE engines. This order, combined with the airlines recent lease agreement for six new A-330s from Air Castle, will deliver a modern, comfortable, reliable and cost-efficient fleet for South African Airways’ d...

fra/pec - 1117690
Rome, Italy, 05/27/2010 13:35
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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