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Virgin cuts, delays Boeing 737 MAX order as grounded jet returns to skies – Sydney Morning Herald
Virgin Australia has renegotiated its multibillion-dollar order of Boeing’s grounded 737 MAX aircraft, with the carrier slicing its delivery in half.
“The MAX 10 will allow us to build on the operational flexibility we have been able to achieve with our existing fleet… to ensure we remain competitive on the other side of COVID-19,” Virgin chief executive Jayne Hrdlicka said.
“The restructured agreement and changes to the delivery schedule… gives us the flexibility to continually review our future fleet requirements, particularly as we wait for international travel demand to return.”
Virgin, which went into voluntary administration in April…
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