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Airbus A340-600 · 03-08-2002, 11:15 AM

Is Swiss going to upgrade Swissair's fleet with the A340-600 and retire all the old MD-11s? May I also know what is Edelweiss Air's code(eg. SR=Swissair, AA=American Airlines,TG=THAI Airways)

03-08-2002, 11:29 AM

No, Swiss stated last month that they cancelled Swissair's order for the A340-600 citing that the plane is too big for their needs. They are currently looking at selecting the A340-300 or 777-200.

smoothjazz · 03-09-2002, 01:53 AM

I can picture SR livery on A340-300s, but B777s?
Wow... I would like to see that.

Thanks!

UALsprtofSEA2 · 03-12-2002, 03:18 AM

In the February issue of AirlinerWorld is says that

"Iberia is understood to be considering an offer from Airbus Industrie to take two A340-600's. The opportunity arose following the cancellation of Swissair's order of nine A340-600's with leasing associate Flightlease.
The aircraft could be taken instead of the two A340-300's that were due for delivery this year. The aircraft had earlier been offered to Lufthansa but it declined them as they would not be in its configuration.
Other possible takers are South African Airways and Thai Airways. as the latter has stated its wish to dispose of its three MD-11's"

Scott

Travelin' Man · 03-12-2002, 07:13 PM

A Swiss 777-200 would rock.

UALsprtofSEA2 · 03-20-2002, 03:49 AM

I totally agree that a 777 would really look great in the Swiss livery, but I would think they will stay with Airbus.

Scott

Helmsman · 03-20-2002, 07:10 AM

There is a possibility then that SAA could start operating the A340-600 soon! As for Swiss, I agree with UALsprtofSEA2 that they will stick with Airbus. It would be very cool to see a Swiss 777, perhaps the chickenworks could come up with something

03-08-2002, 11:15 AM	#1
Airbus A340-600 Collector Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Posts: 93	Swiss Is Swiss going to upgrade Swissair's fleet with the A340-600 and retire all the old MD-11s? May I also know what is Edelweiss Air's code(eg. SR=Swissair, AA=American Airlines,TG=THAI Airways) __________________ Love 'em Airbus A340 series!!!A340-600 rulez!!!

03-08-2002, 11:29 AM	#2
CAL 757-300 Guest Posts: n/a	Swiss No, Swiss stated last month that they cancelled Swissair's order for the A340-600 citing that the plane is too big for their needs. They are currently looking at selecting the A340-300 or 777-200.

03-09-2002, 01:53 AM	#3
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03-12-2002, 03:18 AM	#4
UALsprtofSEA2 Master Collector Join Date: May 2000 Location: Chicago Age: 45 Posts: 895	AirlinerWorld In the February issue of AirlinerWorld is says that "Iberia is understood to be considering an offer from Airbus Industrie to take two A340-600's. The opportunity arose following the cancellation of Swissair's order of nine A340-600's with leasing associate Flightlease. The aircraft could be taken instead of the two A340-300's that were due for delivery this year. The aircraft had earlier been offered to Lufthansa but it declined them as they would not be in its configuration. Other possible takers are South African Airways and Thai Airways. as the latter has stated its wish to dispose of its three MD-11's" Scott

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03-12-2002, 07:13 PM	#5
Travelin' Man Insane Collector Join Date: May 2000 Location: Aspen USA!!! Posts: 1,919	A Swiss 777-200 would rock.

03-20-2002, 03:49 AM	#6
UALsprtofSEA2 Master Collector Join Date: May 2000 Location: Chicago Age: 45 Posts: 895	I totally agree that a 777 would really look great in the Swiss livery, but I would think they will stay with Airbus. Scott

03-20-2002, 07:10 AM	#7
Helmsman Great Helmet Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Chateau Helmsman, Sutton, south of London! Posts: 761	There is a possibility then that SAA could start operating the A340-600 soon! As for Swiss, I agree with UALsprtofSEA2 that they will stick with Airbus. It would be very cool to see a Swiss 777, perhaps the chickenworks could come up with something