Rio gets choice of airlines

TAM, the Brazilian airline established with a daily Heathrow – Sao Paulo service, has confirmed the start of its three times weekly operation from London to Rio de Janeiro on 10 August.  The route is operated by a three-class Airbus A330.  British Airways is also established on the route, having last summer introduced a non-stop service from Heathrow, likewise three times weekly.  Post Farnborough TAM has announced a firm order for another 20 A320s family aircraft and five A350 XWBs.  The airline has currently a backlog of orders for 65 Airbus A320s, two A330-200s and 27 A350 XWBs. www.tam.com.br

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