https://freerepublic.com/tag/aviongroup/ en-us Fri, 30 Dec 2005 03:59:05 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1549061/posts CHICAGO, Dec. 29 (UPI) -- Avion Group, an Icelandic company, has ordered four 777 freighters from Chicago-based Boeing Co. at a list price of about $800 million. The airplanes are in addition to an order for four 777 freighters that Avion Group placed with Boeing last September, Boeing said Thursday. The new cargo planes will be operated by Avion's subsidiary, wet-lease operator Air Atlanta Icelandic. The jets will be powered by General Electric's GE90-110B1 engine, the world's largest jet engine, and will meet QC2 noise standards for maximum accessibility to noise-sensitive airports, Boeing said. UPI https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1549061/posts#comment Fri, 30 Dec 2005 03:59:05 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1490224/posts Air Atlanta Icelandic to operate largest and most capable twin-engine freighter SEATTLE, Sept. 22, 2005 -- Boeing and Avion Group signed final agreements for the purchase of four Boeing 777 Freighters at the Cargo Facts Symposium today. The new cargo planes will be operated by Avion Group's subsidiary, wet-lease operator Air Atlanta Icelandic. Air Atlanta Icelandic is the world's largest ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance) service provider, offering tailor-made solutions to other carriers, both in the passenger and cargo industry. The four 777 Freighters, with purchase rights for two additional 777Fs, will provide additional capacity for a number of... Boeing https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1490224/posts#comment Fri, 23 Sep 2005 21:27:18 GMT