Starting this month, the parent company of Allegiant Air will take delivery of 18 Boeing MD-80 aircraft purchased from SAS Group as part of the Scandinavian operator's core restructuring programme.

Las Vegas based airline, Allegiant Air has confirmed it will take 18 MD-80 aircraft from SAS, as the Star Alliance carrier seeks to rationalise its fleet. SAS will retain 24 MD-80s, which will ...

SAS is on the verge of phasing out its Boeing MD-80 aircraft fleet after signing an agreement to sell four MD-82/87 aircraft. The agreement also provides the buyer with an option on a further 19 ...

Allegiant Air will grow its fleet by acquiring 18 MD-80 jets from Scandinavian Airlines Systems (SAS). Allegiant plans to place 13 MD-82s and 83s in service by the end of 2011. The other five aircraft ...

STOCKHOLM, Sept 13 (Reuters) - SAS AB : * Signs an agreement to sell and phase out all md-80 aircraft * Says Sas continues to renew its aircraft fleet and has signed an agreement to sell four md-82/87 ...

SAS MD-80. By Rob Finlayson [UPDATED] Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) announced it has signed an agreement to sell four MD-82/87 aircraft, with options for 19 MD-82s and 10 spare engines. The purchaser ...

Aircraft and engine manufacturers today put a lot of effort into designing jets that balance efficiency, comfort, and performance. From advanced aerodynamics to refined interiors, every detail is ...

The classic McDonnell Douglas MD-80 was well known by its moniker “Mad Dog” for its loud engines and old-school handling features. The low-bypass engines mounted on its tail were very different from ...

Allegiant Travel Company has signed an agreement to purchase 18 MD-80 aircraft from Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) in a cash deal. Allegiant expects to take delivery of the aircraft during the ...

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