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El Al: will Airbus succeed in breaking with the carrier's traditional dependence on Boeing?

Tel Aviv, Israel - The Israeli carrier to choose between two 777s or two A-340s in three months

Israeli airline El Al could decide to confirm Boeing as the privileged supplier of airplanes for its fleet, or break with tradition and start a new commercial relation with its European rival, Airbus, within the next three months. The carrier would in fact intend to invest some USD 270m for the purchase of two new long haul aircraft, and the choice could involve the 777-200ER or the A-340/200. If Airbus...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 127354
Rome, Italy, 09/21/2005 19:05
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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