Ansett Australia has taken delivery of an ex-British Midland Boeing 737-300 on five-year lease from CIT Aerospace. American Airlines has exercised purchase rights on four 737-800s for delivery in 2002; two 757-200s for delivery in the first half of 2002 and two 777-200ERs for delivery in 2003. Montenegro Airlines has received approval to acquire a second Fokker 100. The aircraft is expected to join the airline's existing ex-KLM uk Fokker 100 in mid-January. Air Foyle has acquired an ex-Ayaks Airlines Antonov An-124 freighter which had been impounded at Maastricht Airport since August 1998. The aircraft was purchased for $6 million, with Air Foyle also having to pay commission along with the aircraft's parking fees. Air Foyle says that the price reflects a substantial reduction in the aircraft's value due to an absence of technical records. The aircraft will be flown to Antonov's Kiev plant for overhaul. BA franchise carrier British Mediterranean Airways will take delivery of two International Aero Engines A321-200s in February and March 2002.
Source: Flight International
