KOREAN AIR ORDERS FIVE A330-200S; PLANS TO BUY TWO 777-300ERS

Korean Air has placed a firm order with Airbus for five A330-200s. The deal tales the total numbers of A330s ordered by the airline to 30, of which 23 have already been delivered. As with the existing Korean Air A330 fleet, the newly ordered aircraft will be powered by Pratt & Whitney PW 4000 engines. “Korean Air’s latest order underscores the ongoing success of the A330 with leading airlines worldwide,” said John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer Customers, Airbus. “Combining the highest levels of reliability, outstanding medium and long range capabilities and the lowest operating costs in its class, the A330