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AirTran to order 100 new aircraft.

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Low-fare carrier AirTran is reportedly considering ordering up to 100 aircraft, to continue its sharp growth.

The carrier is said to be holding negotiations with aircraft manufacturers Airbus and Boeing on a possible

deal for 50 new aircraft and options on 50 additional jets.

AirTran is planning to continue growing at about 25% per year from 2003 through to 2005, and will need to take about one aircraft each month from mid-2004 to meet the target, reported Reuters.

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