Virgin Atlantic is considering acquiring 10 long-haul aircraft to enter service around 2012, a spokesman said on Thursday.
"Virgin Atlantic is in talks with Boeing and Airbus about ordering next-generation fuel-efficient aircraft to operate Virgin Atlantic services from (London) Gatwick Airport," he said.
"The order could potentially be for 10 aircraft which could be 747-8s or A380s," he added. "These would enter service around the time of the Olympics in 2012. Virgin Atlantic will take a decision by May next year."
In April Virgin placed an order for 15 of Boeing's new carbon-composite 787 Dreamliner jets worth around USD$2.8 billion to be mostly based at London's Heathrow Airport.
Virgin already has six A380s on order from 2013.
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Virgin Atlantic In Talks Over 10 Long-haul Planes
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Virgin Atlantic In Talks Over 10 Long-haul Planes
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One of the 3 still flying, in his name he was the first...
It starts with one before it becomes a shower.....
Next flights:
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One of the 3 still flying, in his name he was the first...
It starts with one before it becomes a shower.....
Next flights:
27-01 AMS-MNL
31-01 MNL-AMS
Strange given they deferrred delivery of their first batch of A380's. Also strange - did they not say they were not looking at 4 engined planes any more? Even more strange, given the 'green' BS they spun with the 787 that they would go for a 748 or 380 at all now.
Methinks they have been usurped by the BA order of 380's and the fact that SIA are seemingly so exited by theirs that they are havnign to act....
Methinks they have been usurped by the BA order of 380's and the fact that SIA are seemingly so exited by theirs that they are havnign to act....
A380 'to improve air travel'
Virgin Atlantic has claimed that the Airbus A380 will boost the aviation industry by enhancing the passenger experience.
The Airbus A380 will give airlines the opportunity to improve the experience available to their passengers, according to Virgin Atlantic.
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Virgin Atlantic has claimed that the Airbus A380 will boost the aviation industry by enhancing the passenger experience.
The Airbus A380 will give airlines the opportunity to improve the experience available to their passengers, according to Virgin Atlantic.
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