Asiana acquires two ex-China Airlines 747 freighters

China Airlines has sold two Boeing 747-400 freighters to South Korean operator Asiana Airlines. The deal, brokered by Aviation Management Solutions, is valued at more than W69.6b ($51m), according to stock exchange filings. Asiana says it is purchasing the jets to replace its fleet of aging freighters to “enhance punctuality”. The two aircraft bear the MSNs 30768 and 30765, according to Aviation Management Solutions. Cirium fleets data shows that MSN30768 has been registered N111VL and was formerly B-18711. It was delivered to the Taiwanese operator in 2002. According to China Airlines, the transaction of this freighter is valued at no more than $29m, with a projected gain of no more than $2.2m. <br/>