Transaero to buy four 777-300ERs from Singapore Airlines

Transaero Airlines is planning to purchase four more Boeing 777s from Singapore Airlines in 2011 and is increasing its commitment from nine to 12 747-400s, a spokesperson confirmed to ATW.

The SIA 777-300ERs, which will become the first of the type to join UN's fleet, will accommodate up to 373 passengers in a four-class configuration. They will be used on domestic and international routes.

In April, the Russian airline signed contracts for the acquisition of......

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Waha Capital acquires two Airbus A330s

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Transaero takes delivery of 777 from Singapore Airlines

Transaero Airlines took delivery of the first of five 777s that are part of a financial lease agreement with Singapore Airlines signed in April (ATW Daily News, April 29). It is the carrier’s fourth 777 and lifts its fleet to......

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Royal Brunei inks deal with SIA to lease six 777s

Royal Brunei Airlines (RBA) has confirmed that it will lease six Boeing 777-200ER aircraft from Singapore Airlines to replace its 767-300ERs.
The two carriers signed the lease agreement today, says RBA, adding that the 777s will help it renew its fleet and expand its operations. "In addition to a higher passenger and cargo capacity than the 767s, the 777s' improved product will enhance RBA's ability to grow its revenue base," says RBA. The airline said earlier this month it is in talks with SIA to lease 777s, and was expecting to finalise a deal soon.
RBA's first 777 is expected to arrive on......

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SIA's move to phase out 777-200ERs gathers pace

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has finalised a deal with Russian carrier Transaero for the sale of four Boeing 777-200ERs and other carriers such as Royal Brunei Airlines and Portugal's EuroAtlantic Airways are also speaking to SIA about acquiring 777s.
"We have now finalised an agreement with Transaero covering the sale of......

Singapore Airlines becomes AWAS’ largest customer with delivery of sixth A330-300 (.pdf)

Dublin based lessor, AWAS, has delivered its sixth Airbus A330-300 aircraft to Singapore Airlines.
As a part of Singapore Airlines’ ongoing product enhancement efforts, this aircraft will join the fleet of A330-300s which will operate on selected routes serving the Middle East, West Asia, North Asia and the South West Pacific. Franklin Pray, President & Chief Executive Officer at AWAS said: “The delivery of this aircraft means that Singapore Airlines is now......

AWAS delivers fifth A330-300 aircraft to Singapore Airlines (.pdf)

Dublin based lessor, AWAS, has delivered its fifth Airbus A330-300 aircraft to Singapore Airlines.
This aircraft will join the fleet of A330-300s which Singapore Airlines will operate on selected routes serving the Middle East, West Asia and North Asia. From March this year, these routes will include services to Abu Dhabi, Jeddah and Kuwait, as well as Male. April will see the addition of......

AWAS delivers further A330-300 aircraft to Singapore Airlines (.pdf)

Dublin based lessor, AWAS, has delivered another Airbus A330-300 aircraft to Singapore Airlines. AWAS took delivery of the aircraft from Airbus in Toulouse on Friday and from there it was flown to Singapore. The A330-300 is the fourth of six that Singapore Airlines is leasing from AWAS, out of a total of 19 A330-300s that the airline will be acquiring......

Royal Brunei talking to SIA about 777s?

Got a tip off late last week that Royal Brunei are back at it again trying to get leases on Boeing 777s and that the carrier is currently in talks to try and secure some of Singapore Airlines' Boeing 777-200s......