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News: IAG places Airbus order to modernise long-haul fleet

May 25, 2016 • admin
International Airlines Group has confirmed it’s ordering Airbus A350 aircraft for the group’s long-haul fleet. For British Airways, there are 18 A350-1000 firm orders, plus 18 options. These are along with 18 Boeing 787 options which IAG announced previously that it plans to transform into firm orders. The A350 and Boeing 787 firm orders may be used to exchange 30 Boeing 747-400 aircraft between 2017 and 2023 while the choices may be used to switch aircraft or provide opportunities for growth. For Iberia, IAG has also reached agreement with Airbus in addition to Boeing to secure commercial terms and delivery slots that may result in firm orders for A350s and/or Boeing 787s. Firm orders will only be made when Iberia is able to grow profitably, having restructured and reduced its...
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News: British Airways places order for 18 Boeing Dreamliners

April 13, 2015 • admin
International Airlines Group (IAG) has reached agreement with Boeing for brand spanking new long-haul aircraft for the group’s fleet. IAG plans to transform 18 existing Boeing 787s options into firm orders for British Airways. They may be used to exchange among the airline’s Boeing 747-400 aircraft between 2017 and 2021. For Iberia, IAG has reached agreement with Boeing to secure commercial terms and delivery slots which could result in an order for Boeing 787s. Firm orders will only be made when Iberia has restructured and reduced its cost base and is ready grow profitably. British Airways’ 787s would be powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines. The engine order features a comprehensive maintenance package with total care agreement. Willie Walsh, IAG chief executive, said: “British Airways has 24 Boeing 787s on...
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