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Australia's Virgin Blue to buy six Boeing planes

Tue Mar 20, 2007 9:21pm EDT

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SYDNEY, March 21 (Reuters) - Australian airline Virgin Blue Ltd. (VBA.AX) said on Wednesday it has signed a A$2.2 billion ($1.8 billion) deal to buy six Boeing (BA.N) planes as it accelerates plans for an international airline.

Virgin Blue, the nation's second-largest airline, said it would buy six Boeing 777-300ER widebody aircraft, with an option for six additional aircraft.

It also signed an agreement with International Leasing Finance Company (ILFC) for a seventh 777-300ER, taking the total commitment price to A$2.6 billion.



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