Aircraft News - Asia / Pacific

Oct 16, 2006

Airbus, Kingfisher Airlines

India's Kingfisher Airlines reportedly was told that its five A380s will not be delivered until 2011 and Airbus has agreed to pay the carrier $22 million in compensation in either cash or discounts. Kingfisher also has five A330s and five A350s on firm order. Other airlines also are expected to seek compensation from Airbus. Oct 9, 2006

Boeing, Singapore Airlines

Boeing and Singapore Airlines yesterday finalized SIA's order for 20 787-9s with purchase rights for 20 more. The order is valued at more than $4.5 billion. SIA first announced its intent to purchase the Dreamliners in June. Boeing said yesterday that the aircraft will be delivered from 2011 through 2013. "The carrier intends to use the new airplanes on routes to North Asia, the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East," the manufacturer said. It added that it has booked firm orders for 422 787s from 33 customers. SIA has not made an engine selection. Oct 12, 2006

Boeing, Skymark Airlines

Boeing's Web-based Maintenance Performance Toolbox will be used by Skymark Airlines of Japan for its three 737NGs. Oct 11, 2006

Deccan Aviation

Deccan Aviation In New Aircraft Funding Deal. India's Deccan Aviation on Friday said it sold rights to future aircraft deliveries to a special purpose vehicle (SPV) funded by two European banks for USD$100 million. Oct 13, 2006

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