Canadian domestic carrier Canadian North has purchased five Boeing 737-200s off lease from Arkia Israeli Airlines. The aircraft, manufactured between 1976 and 1982, have been leased to Canadian carriers since Arkia purchased them in 1995-6. The five aircraft were sold for around $13 million and the sale resulted in a profit of around $1.3 million.
Source: Flight International
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