South African Airways

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Has anyone heard which way SAA is going on the purchase of new aircraft? Its the choice between Airbus A340-600 or the Boeing 777-300.
Kev

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RE: South African Airways

They've gone for Airbus. They are getting the A340-600 and the new -300 with slightly more efficient engines. They are also using Airbus for their shorthaul fleet, the 737-800's will be replaced starting in about 2010.

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RE: South African Airways

Thats a pity. Personally I prefer the 777 more room on board. Any idea when they are taking delivery of their first one. Looks like the end of Boeing then in SAA.

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It seems a bit stupid and a waste of money that SAA are replacing their 737-800's with Airbus A320'S and A319's as the 737-800's were supposed to be a replacement for SAA's previous Airbus A320's.

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I know they looked quite cool with the winglets. I thought they were just replacing the long haul fleet all the 747s. But I guess Airbus must be giving them a great deal and I know what ever way they went it would have to last them about 15years. Wonder if the new aircraft will have the new colour scheme.