Garuda defers all new aircraft deliveries in 2018
Garuda Indonesia confirms that it will not add any aircraft in 2018, and will instead work to maximise the utilisation of its existing fleet. The airline said that it has pushed back the delivery of its 49 Boeing 737 Max 8s on order from 2017 to 2020. The jets, which will gradually replace its 737-800s, are now scheduled to be delivered from 2020 to 2024. The carrier will also take 3 Airbus A330neos in 2019. Asked about the 14 ATR 72-600s on order, the airline would only say that discussions are still ongoing. Last June it was reported that Garuda has approached Boeing, Airbus and ATR seeking to defer the majority of its aircraft deliveries in the coming years amid financial woes. The airline has also said that it is considering removing smaller aircraft such as the ATR and Bombardier CRJ from its fleet. <br/>
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Garuda defers all new aircraft deliveries in 2018
Garuda Indonesia confirms that it will not add any aircraft in 2018, and will instead work to maximise the utilisation of its existing fleet. The airline said that it has pushed back the delivery of its 49 Boeing 737 Max 8s on order from 2017 to 2020. The jets, which will gradually replace its 737-800s, are now scheduled to be delivered from 2020 to 2024. The carrier will also take 3 Airbus A330neos in 2019. Asked about the 14 ATR 72-600s on order, the airline would only say that discussions are still ongoing. Last June it was reported that Garuda has approached Boeing, Airbus and ATR seeking to defer the majority of its aircraft deliveries in the coming years amid financial woes. The airline has also said that it is considering removing smaller aircraft such as the ATR and Bombardier CRJ from its fleet. <br/>
