Boeing and Kuwait Airways have finalised an order for 10 777-300ERs, valued at US$3.3 billion at list prices. The airline originally announced its intent to order the 777-300ER in November. "Kuwait Airways has plans to renew its fleet as well as expand its operations and the 777-300ER is a perfect aircraft for our strategy," said Rasha Al Roumi, Kuwait Airways CEO. "The aircraft has already validated its position in terms of high reliability, low operating costs and fuel efficiency. … [Read more...] about Kuwait Airways finalise order for 10 B777-300ERs
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Kuwait Airways to take 10 new 777-300ERs
Ten new 777-300ER aircraft, worth US$3.3 billion at current list prices, will be delivered to Kuwait Airways from November 2016. The airline will use them to launch new routes, but these routes were undisclosed. Last February, Kuwait Airways agreed to purchase 25 new aircraft including A320-neos and A350s. Boeing said in a press statement that it looks forward to an enduring relationship with Kuwait Airways. “We appreciate the start of a new partnership with Kuwait … [Read more...] about Kuwait Airways to take 10 new 777-300ERs
Agility eyes 35% stake in Kuwait Airways
Agility announced its interest in buying a 35 per cent stake in loss-making state carrier Kuwait Airways, Arab News reported. Agility's CEO Tarek Sultan told Reuters that this investment plan is based on the company's strategy of expanding into aviation services. Previously, the Kuwaiti Parliament said it has approved a plan to privatize the flag-carrier by selling a 35 per cent stake to an investment company, but since then the plan has been delayed several times. "We don't know the … [Read more...] about Agility eyes 35% stake in Kuwait Airways
Kuwait Airlines orders 25 Airbus aircraft
Kuwait Airways, the national airline of Kuwait, has ordered 25 aircraft including ten A350-900 and 15 A320neo Family aircraft as part of the airlines’ fleet renewal strategy. Kuwait Airlines already operates three A320, three A310, five A300 and four A340 Family aircraft . “We are pleased to sign this deal with Airbus at this juncture of our sixty years journey” said Rasha Al Roumi, Kuwait Airways chairperson. “The A350-900 will strengthen our long haul route development … [Read more...] about Kuwait Airlines orders 25 Airbus aircraft
