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Thai boxe fighting for Airbus and Boeing

Bangkok, Thailand - To renew Thai International's fleet

Thai International is to renew its fleet and Airbus and Boeing are yet ready to "fight" each other to win the contract. As other Asian air carriers, Thai, which is going to launch 21 new international destinations within a 5-year period, will probably have to choose among A330 and B777 for its regional links. Right now Thai International's fleet is made up of different planes (B777, B747 and A330 e...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 30967
Rome, Italy, 07/12/2002 11:40
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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