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2 new B-757s for the New Zealand Air Force

Wellington, New Zealand - They'll take the place of aging B-727s

The New Zealand Air Force has announced yesterday that two new B-757s will replace aging B-727s, in order to not rely on other nations in case of missions that need an aircraft with the performances similar to the B-757. The two airplanes have been acquired from the Dutch airline Transavia for nearly USD 200m and, according to what's declared by the the chief of the Defence Force, Bruce Ferguson,...

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Rome, Italy, 05/08/2003 14:39
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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