Finnair is adding a seventh MD-11 in December and aims to acquire an eighth next year as it builds its Asian network. "Within a couple of years, we will have some 10 widebody aircraft.

STOCKHOLM (MarketWatch) -- Finnair said Monday it will replace its Boeing MD-11 fleet with seven Airbus A330 wide body aircraft in 2009-2010.

Finnair sold and leased back its oldest MD-11 to and from Babcock & Brown Aircraft Management. The airline said the transaction would add EUR13 million (US$14 million) to its first-quarter results.

Finnair is to replace its Boeing MD-11 fleet with seven Airbus A330 wide body aircraft in 2009-2010. Finnair is taking advantage of the possibility to change its original order for four-engine ...

Finnish national carrier Finnair <FIA1S.HE> said demand continued to slide in May, but an 11 percent fall in passenger numbers was more than offset by a cut in capacity, meaning planes were ...