Austrian Airlines was able to find a buyer for the three Boeing 767s that are to be phased out. The company MonoCoque Diversified Interests, which specializes in the sale of used spare parts, has secured the three long-haul jets.

The OE-LAT is to be flown out to Pinal Airpark in the USA at the beginning of March 2021. The OE-LAX is scheduled to fly in May 2021. There, the AUA long-haul jets are threatened with dismantling for the purpose of obtaining spare parts. The contracting parties have agreed not to disclose the amount of the purchase price. The third machine included in the package is the OE-LAW. There is still no specific handover date for this, but the machine is to be flown out in the course of 2021

"It is very gratifying that we can sell all three Boeing 767s to one buyer and is a big step in our fleet conversion," says Austrian Airlines CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech. "I would like to thank MonoCoque Diversified Interests for the good discussions and our team for the great commitment".

With an average of 28,5 years, the three B767s sold are among the oldest aircraft in the Austrian Airlines fleet. The remaining three B767 are between 20 and 22 years old. After being phased out, Austrian Airlines still has nine long-haul jets at its disposal, which will connect Austria with destinations around the world - from the USA to the Far East. In detail, there are six Boeing 777s with over 300 seats and three Boeing 767s with over 200 seats.

"MDI is excited to continue growing its portfolio of passenger and cargo aircraft with the addition of three Boeing 767-300ERs," added MDI Manager Mary Alice Keyes. "It was a pleasure to work with Austrian Airlines, a company with a long history and an excellent reputation."

A total of 2022 aircraft will have left the fleet of Austria's home airline by the beginning of 28: In addition to the three Boeing 767-300ERs mentioned, 18 Dash Turboprops and seven Airbus A319 jets will be handed over. Ten of the aforementioned turboprops have already left Vienna, the remaining eight will follow soon. This means that the fleet will consist of around 2022 aircraft by the beginning of 60. Since mainly smaller aircraft are being decommissioned, this corresponds to a capacity reduction of around 20 percent.