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Virgin Atlantic to buy 8 Airbus A350-1000s

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FARNBOROUGH, England - Virgin Atlantic Airways will buy eight A350-1000s from Airbus in deal that also involves four new aircraft on lease terms.

The A350-1000s are scheduled for delivery starting in 2019 and four aircraft on long-term leases will start in 2020. There will be a lease option for a fifth aircraft. Terms were not disclosed.

The aircraft will be deployed initially at London Heathrow to strengthen the company's trans-Atlantic network and subsequently at Gatwick airport on routes to the Caribbean.

"The A350-1000 plays a pivotal role in our fleet program, helping to create one of the youngest, cleanest, greenest fleets in the sky," said Virgin Atlantic CEO Craig Kreeger.

First published on July 11, 2016 / 10:51 AM EDT

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