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RNS Number : 6285A
INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES GROUP TO BUY NIKI ASSETS
The transaction is being made by a newly formed subsidiary of Vueling which will be incorporated as an Austrian company and run initially as a separate operation. It is subject to customary closing conditions such as the EC competition approval. The assets include up to 15 A320 family aircraft and an attractive slot portfolio at various airports including The new company plans to employ approximately 740 former NIKI employees to run the operation. More details about the new subsidiary's branding and route network will be provided in due course, when appropriate.
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