Don't think it is Air India....mainly because Air India don't have any (let alone 3) A300s to give away. It would have to Indian Airlines, even though they only have approx 15 A300s in their fleet. Any bets that the aircraft to be donated to Ariana will be VT-EDW/EDY/ELW ---- the oldest A300s (76-79) in their fleet? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Leo Futia" <LFutia@aol.com> To: <AIRLINE@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU> Sent: Friday, May 10, 2002 4:12 AM Subject: Indian A300s Help Re-Build Afghanistan Fleet May 9, 2002 Afghanistan's national carrier, Ariana Airlines, is to be given three passenger aircraft to help rebuild the war-torn country's shattered fleet.According to the BBC's World Service, Ariana will receive three Airbus A300s as a gift from Air India. Indian pilots will fly the aircraft for the first three months while Afghan pilots undergo training.The three planes are among 23 due to be phased out by Air India which is modernizing its flee Leo/ORD