British Airways aiming to replace its aging fleet

British Airways aiming to replace its aging fleet

British Airways PLC has revealed that they have invited bids from both Airbus and Boeing as they aim to replace their 34 aging long-haul aircraft.

BA said that they aim to place their order by next year. The company is considering A330, A350 and A380 from Airbus and 787, 777 and 747-8 from Boeing for this order.

They have also asked for bids for engines from Engine Alliance LLC, General Electric Co. and Rolls-Royce PLC.

These new planes would replace 20 Boeing 747s and 14 Boeing 767s. These planes are around 25 years old.

British Airways Chief Executive Willie Walsh said on this new development: “For the past four years, we have grown capacity by using our aircraft more efficiently. In order to continue to grow our long-haul business we now need additional long-haul aircraft.”