EasyJet has taken delivery of the first of 120 CFM International CFM56-powered Airbus A319s it has on order. The first five wll be delivered this year - all to its subsidiary EasyJet Switzerland in Geneva. The remaining aircraft will be delivered to the UK carrier by the end of 2007. Boullioun Aviation Services is to manage UK bank Abbey's (formerly Abbey National) lease portfolio of 30 aircraft. The portfolio is valued at about $950 million. Guernsey, UK-based airline Aurigny is to lease two 66-seat ATR72s for five years to boost capacity on its routes to London Gatwick and Manchester and provide charter capacity.
Source: Flight International
