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Air Seychelles has signed an agreement with ILFC for the lease of a B763, which will join two existing aircraft of the same type and a B762. The new aircraft will be delivered in the fall of 2008.

Air Seychelles has signed a deal with Viking Air for the purchase of two DHC-6 Twin Otter Series 400s and one option, becoming the launch customer for the type. The airline, which has operated a fleet of DHC-6-300s as far back as 1987, will take delivery of the new types during the first quarter of 2009.

Air Seychelles is considering the purchase of Chinese-made Y12 turboprop aircraft seating 19 as a replacement to its aging fleet of DHC-6s. This follows a meeting with company officials and a delegation of China National Aero-Technology Import and Export Corporation.

Air Seychelles has signed a letter of intent with International Lease and Finance Corporation (ILFC) for the lease of two B787-Dreamliners to replace its existing long-range fleet of B763s. The aircraft are slated for delivery in May and September 2010.