Airbus, Nepal Airlines in deal for two aircraft

DUBAI - Airbus and Nepal Airlines have signed an agreement for two aircraft, one A330-200 wide-body plane and one A320 single aisle jet, according to a statement on Tuesday.

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Published: Tue 17 Nov 2009, 3:09 PM

Last updated: Thu 2 Apr 2015, 8:26 AM

Nepal Airlines said the aircraft would be deployed on routes to Japan as well as to Europe, the carrier’s first direct flights to the continent.

Announcing the deal at the Dubai Air Show, the companies said delivery of the two planes was scheduled for 2011 and valued at about $250 million.

Air Austral confirms A380 order

DUBAI, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Air Austral has confirmed an order for two A380 superjumbos that will pack in over 800 people in the first all-economy version of the world’s largest airliner.

Planemaker Airbus said the La Reunion-based airline would configure the aircraft for 840 passengers, using up its maximum capacity for single-class seating.

The planes will powered by engines from the Engine Alliance, a joint venture between General Electric and Pratt & Whitney , the airline announced at the Dubai Air Show

The A380 deal, reported by Reuters at the start of the four-day event, calls for planes to be delivered in 2014.


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