All-717 Fleet To Be Basis For Low-Cost Carrier Serving Small,
Midsized Cities
The Boeing 717 will be the foundation for new European low-cost
airline, Volotea, with a long-term lease deal announced today
between The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) and the airline's management.
Volotea has taken delivery of its first 717-200 airplane from
Boeing Capital Corporation, the manufacturers' financing and
leasing arm. The operator plans to begin its new European
point-to-point service with an all-717 fleet in time for this
year's Easter travel season.