Airberlin cancels orders for 33 Boeing aircraft

Airberlin has reached an agreement with Boeing to cancel orders for 15 787 and 18 737 aircraft, “at a current price of some $5 billion to be rescinded,” airberlin said in a statement. According to airberlin, the termination agreement for the 33 aircraft does not include any compensation to Boeing and “represents a further important step in the gradual harmonization of the airline’s narrowbody fleet.” (atwonline.com) More...