Austrian to start 767 phase-out in March
Austrian Airlines is preparing to retire Boeing 767s as part of a wider fleet-reduction effort. The Lufthansa Group carrier says the first 767-300ER will leave its fleet in early March, and that two further aircraft are scheduled to be retired in autumn. Cirium fleet data shows that Austrian has six 767-300ERs within a fleet that also includes 777-200ERs, Airbus A320-family jets, Embraer 195s, and De Havilland Dash 8-400 turboprops. Around half of the 80-strong fleet is listed as being in storage. Austrian’s 767s and most of its 777s joined the fleet through its acquisition of Lauda Air in 2001. Built in 1991, OE-LAT is the oldest 767 in Austrian’s fleet; the youngest was manufactured in 2000. The airline says it intends to reduce its fleet to 60 aircraft by the beginning of 2022.<br/>
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Austrian to start 767 phase-out in March
Austrian Airlines is preparing to retire Boeing 767s as part of a wider fleet-reduction effort. The Lufthansa Group carrier says the first 767-300ER will leave its fleet in early March, and that two further aircraft are scheduled to be retired in autumn. Cirium fleet data shows that Austrian has six 767-300ERs within a fleet that also includes 777-200ERs, Airbus A320-family jets, Embraer 195s, and De Havilland Dash 8-400 turboprops. Around half of the 80-strong fleet is listed as being in storage. Austrian’s 767s and most of its 777s joined the fleet through its acquisition of Lauda Air in 2001. Built in 1991, OE-LAT is the oldest 767 in Austrian’s fleet; the youngest was manufactured in 2000. The airline says it intends to reduce its fleet to 60 aircraft by the beginning of 2022.<br/>
