Copa orders new Boeing Next-Generation aircraft

The regional airline Copa has ordered two Boeing 737-800 aircraft, with delivery promised for 2010 and 2011.

Thursday, May 22, 2008

With this purchase, Copa Airlines has in effect expanded its order for the Next-Generation aircraft from seven to nine, with an option to order still more.
The company already has 27 aircraft of this design out of its total fleet of 40.

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