“BMED has placed a firm order with Airbus for seven A321s, with the first delivery scheduled for January 2006. The order is the first that the airline, which is a franchise partner of British Airways, has placed directly with Airbus.”
http://www.airbus.com/dynamic/media/press_releases.asp#1715
Good news for all concerned.
They’re doubling their fleet in one stroke. That’s a bit of an expansion isn’t it? 😀
By: Mark L - 28th April 2005 at 21:29
Already a MAN-DAM service with Syrian, coupled with THY, EK, and Qatar flights to the region and I would say there isnt much further room for manouver.
By: Mark L - 28th April 2005 at 21:29
Already a MAN-DAM service with Syrian, coupled with THY, EK, and Qatar flights to the region and I would say there isnt much further room for manouver.
By: Humberside - 28th April 2005 at 21:17
Maybe some expansion on the cards.
Why not think ‘out of the box’ and start MAN-Amman/Beirut/Damascus or would those routes not have enough demand?
By: Humberside - 28th April 2005 at 21:17
Maybe some expansion on the cards.
Why not think ‘out of the box’ and start MAN-Amman/Beirut/Damascus or would those routes not have enough demand?
By: LFC24 - 28th April 2005 at 19:54
Any Airbus order is good news.. 🙂
By: LFC24 - 28th April 2005 at 19:54
Any Airbus order is good news.. 🙂
By: LBARULES - 28th April 2005 at 19:44
isn’t this old news?
I seem to remember a thread on here about Bmsed orders not long ago
Was GB orders then mate.
Good news for BMed and Airbus.
By: LBARULES - 28th April 2005 at 19:44
isn’t this old news?
I seem to remember a thread on here about Bmsed orders not long ago
Was GB orders then mate.
Good news for BMed and Airbus.
By: G-OJET - 28th April 2005 at 17:20
Anyone got any idea what they’re planning to use these additional aircraft on?
I know they’re famous for their “Middless East Express Shuttle” with double drops on nearly every route they do. Maybe they’ll operate more routes point to point now instead?
By: G-OJET - 28th April 2005 at 17:20
Anyone got any idea what they’re planning to use these additional aircraft on?
I know they’re famous for their “Middless East Express Shuttle” with double drops on nearly every route they do. Maybe they’ll operate more routes point to point now instead?
By: rdc1000 - 28th April 2005 at 15:16
Nope, this is new news. Just released today.
BMED orders seven more A321s
London (28Apr05, 11:14 GMT, 136 words)British Airways (BA) franchise partner BMED has placed a firm order for seven Airbus A321s for delivery beginning in January.
It marks the first time BMED, which already operates six A320/A321 aircraft, has placed an aircraft order directly with the European manufacturer.
BMED’s Airbus narrowbodies, again to be powered with International Aero Engine (IAE) V2500 engines, will be configured in a two-class 149-seat layout.
BMED acting CEO Angus Saunders says: “We are delighted to be increasing the BMED fleet in support of our growth plans, which will see the business double in size over the next five years.”
The Heathrow-based airline currently operates three A320 and three A321 aircraft. Two further A320s are due for delivery next month.
It comes a month after another BA franchise carrier, GB Airways, placed an order for five Airbus narrowbodies.
Source: Air Transport Intelligence news
By: rdc1000 - 28th April 2005 at 15:16
Nope, this is new news. Just released today.
BMED orders seven more A321s
London (28Apr05, 11:14 GMT, 136 words)British Airways (BA) franchise partner BMED has placed a firm order for seven Airbus A321s for delivery beginning in January.
It marks the first time BMED, which already operates six A320/A321 aircraft, has placed an aircraft order directly with the European manufacturer.
BMED’s Airbus narrowbodies, again to be powered with International Aero Engine (IAE) V2500 engines, will be configured in a two-class 149-seat layout.
BMED acting CEO Angus Saunders says: “We are delighted to be increasing the BMED fleet in support of our growth plans, which will see the business double in size over the next five years.”
The Heathrow-based airline currently operates three A320 and three A321 aircraft. Two further A320s are due for delivery next month.
It comes a month after another BA franchise carrier, GB Airways, placed an order for five Airbus narrowbodies.
Source: Air Transport Intelligence news
By: Mark L - 28th April 2005 at 15:16
I have heard it somewhere before Im sure, not entirely sure if it was on here or not though…
By: Mark L - 28th April 2005 at 15:16
I have heard it somewhere before Im sure, not entirely sure if it was on here or not though…
By: Bmused55 - 28th April 2005 at 15:12
isn’t this old news?
I seem to remember a thread on here about Bmsed orders not long ago
By: Bmused55 - 28th April 2005 at 15:12
isn’t this old news?
I seem to remember a thread on here about Bmsed orders not long ago
By: Mark L - 28th April 2005 at 15:01
These are to replace the 3 older A320s and I believe, over time, the current A321s as well.
Shamrock, you are thinking of GB Airways.
By: Mark L - 28th April 2005 at 15:01
These are to replace the 3 older A320s and I believe, over time, the current A321s as well.
Shamrock, you are thinking of GB Airways.
By: SHAMROCK321 - 28th April 2005 at 14:48
Good news. Havnt they announced routes from MAN?
By: SHAMROCK321 - 28th April 2005 at 14:48
Good news. Havnt they announced routes from MAN?
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