SAA adds nine new Boeings to fleet. (South African Airways buys new planes)

African Business | February 1, 1996 | Copyright

South African Airways has made the largest single purchase of aircraft in the airline's 61 year history by acquiring nine new aircraft including two 747-400's specifically dedicated to the Springbok route (London-Johannesburg). The airline celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Springbok Route last November.

The acquisition consists of seven Boeing 777-200s and two Boeing 747-400s. The airline currently operates 29 Boeing aircraft within a fleet of 60. The first aircraft will be delivered in 1997 and deliveries will be completed by 1999. The purchase is in response to ...

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