Tuesday, March 1, 2011

EEUU/Brasil.- TAM acquires two Boeing 777-300ERs, valued at 410 million

SEATTLE (USA), 28 Feb. TAM has signed an agreement with Boeing to purchase two additional 777-300ER aircraft, valued at approximately $ 568 million (410 million euros) at list prices, as announced by the U.S. manufacturer. With this new order, which includes purchase rights for two more aircraft of this type, TAM brings to 12 the total number of 777 orders.

The TAM Holdings CEO, Marco Antonio Bologna said the company will expand its long-haul services to these new aircraft and to satisfy the growing traffic demand in Brazil. "Brazilian aviation market is growing at a rapid pace. The 777-300ER performance and gives us versatility to develop our network in a competitive and leverage our strong international growth," added the CEO of TAM, Lebanon Barroso.

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