Scandinavian Airlines continues sell-off of MD-82/-87 fleet

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) announced it has signed an agreement to sell four MD-82/87 aircraft, with options for 19 MD-82s and 10 spare engines. The purchaser also has an option on a further 19 MD-82s and 10 spare engines from SAS, according to a company statement. SAS declined to name the buyer.

If the option is exercised, SAS said this will complete the phase-out of its MD-80 aircraft fleet.

The first MD-80 aircraft in this sale was delivered Tuesday; the remaining three aircraft will be delivered in the 2012 fourth quarter.

The aircraft and the engines covered by the option will be delivered on a gradual basis from first quarter of 2013 to the first quarter of 2015, if the option is exercised, SAS said in a statement.

(Linda Blachly - ATWOnline News)