ANSETT Worldwide

places new 737s with Aloha Airlines

Aviation Services has leased two new Boeing 737-700 s to Hawaii-based Aloha Airlines which intends using the aircraft to launch flights to the US mainland.

The Next Generation 737 s are part of a five-plane Ansett Worldwide order.

The first, configured with 12 first class and 112 economy seats, will enter service in mid-November and joins 19 737-200 s in the Aloha fleet. The second -700 will be delivered in December.

Ansett Worldwide is a joint venture of the TNT Post Group N.V., the Dutch postal and transport company, and the News Corporation, the international multi-media company.

Ansett Worldwide is the world’s third largest aircraft-operating lessor, with more than 100 modern jet trans port aircraft in its leasing portfolio.

“The leading edge technology of these airplanes opens a number of new business opportunities for Aloha,” saod Glenn Zander, Aloha president and chief operating officer. “We were pleased to do buisness with Ansett Worldwide to ensure the smooth intro duction of a new type into our fleet.”

Charles Graham, chief executive officer of Ansett worldwide said: “This Aloha deal is a good example of what we do best. We were able to identify Aloha’s requiremnet and supply these two aircraft within a strict timetable.

Aloha is a new customer and we look forward to helping this airline grow its business.” ■