Air Pacific orders more Dreamliners

Wednesday, 22 Jan, 2008 0

Fiji’s Air Pacific has announced that they will buy a further three Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners for delivery in 2016 and 2017, in addition to the five on order for 2011-2012.

This brings the total fleet order of F$2.4-billion, the largest transaction ever undertaken by a Fiji company.

The airline’s chairman, Nalin Patel, said “Purchase Rights” for a further three of the aircraft to be delivered after 2019 had been taken by Air Pacific, to be converted to firm orders at a later time to bring the B787-9 fleet to 11 aircraft.

“The first five of the new aircraft, to be delivered in 2011 and 2012, will replace Air Pacific’s two Boeing 747-400 and one Boeing 767-300ER aircraft,” Mr Patel said.

“The commitment for these additional aircraft is an expression of confidence by Air Pacific in the future of Fiji’s tourism industry and the overall growth of passenger and cargo business within the South Pacific in the coming decade.” he said.

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