Another Austrian Airlines Boeing 767 Leaves Vienna For The Last Time
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Austrian Airlines has bid farewell to another of its Boeing 767 aircraft. Following the retirement of OE-LAT earlier this year, OE-LAX became the latest aircraft to fly the Austrian nest earlier today. It is the second of three 767 aircraft destined to leave the fleet.
OE-LAX (pictured) departed from Vienna for the final time this morning. Photo: Vincenzo Pace – Simple Flying
The global fleet has taken a massive hit as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, the Lufthansa Group has disposed of many of its oldest and least efficient aircraft, with even more being sent to long-term storage. Sadly, three Austrian Airlines’ Boeing 767 aircraft are among the most aging aircraft in the entire Lufthansa Group fleet, meaning they were bound to feel the impact of cuts.
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Austrian Airlines today bid farewell to its first Boeing 767. The aircraft, registered as OE-LAT, is heading to its new owners, MonoCoque Diversified Interests. The aircraft was the oldest widebody in the Lufthansa Group fleet before its departure at almost 30 years old.
Austrian Airlines today bid farewell to its first Boeing 767-300ER. Photo: Austrian Airlines
The pandemic has caused a bit of a shift in the world’s aircraft fleet. Significantly impacted have been the older widebody aircraft – especially those with four engines. However, some airlines have also been retiring their older twinjet aircraft, given the downsizing opportunity presented by an unprecedented drop in demand for air travel.