Airbus, Italy's Air One to sign long-range aircraft supply deal
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(XFN Asia) EADS unit, Airbus, and Italy's Air One announced plans to sign an agreement on 04-Jun-08, for Airbus to supply long-range aircrafts to the expanding Italian carrier. Air One already has a long-term agreement with Airbus for the shorter range A320 aircraft, and previously airline officials said it was deciding on a supplier for its long-range expansion.
In its 2007 results, Air One said it acquired 10 Airbus A320s during the year, reaching a total fleet of 57 aircraft, including Bombardier CRJ-900 aircrafts.
This month, Air One starts its first intercontinental flights to Boston and Chicago in the United States, operating Airbus A330-200.
Meanwhile, on the privatisation of Alitalia SpA, in which the Italian state owns 49.9%, Air One stated it is waiting for the outcome of a due diligence ordered by the government.
Date posted: 04-Jun-08
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