Singapore Airlines

Vistara receives its first Airbus A320neo

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Airbus delivered the first Airbus A320neo to Vistara- a Delhi based full service airline and joint venture between Tata Sons Ltd. and Singapore Airlines (SIA). The delivery marked the first of seven aircraft's to be leased from BOC Aviation. The aircraft sports a unique A320neo Vistara star symbol livery on its underbelly.   The CFM powered aircraft is configured in a three class layout with 158 seats (8 business class, 24 premium and 126 economy class). Vistara has taken inputs from … [Read more...] about Vistara receives its first Airbus A320neo

Boeing statement on Singapore Airlines’ intent to purchase 20 777-9s, 19 787-10s

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Boeing is pleased that Singapore Airlines has announced its commitment to purchase 20 777-9s and 19 787-10 Dreamliners. The national carrier and 787-10 launch customer also announced its recommitment for its previous order for 30 787-10 airplanes.   When finalized, the order will be posted on the Boeing orders and deliveries website.   "Singapore Airlines has been a valued Boeing customer for more than 50 years and we are honored they have selected the 777X and additional … [Read more...] about Boeing statement on Singapore Airlines’ intent to purchase 20 777-9s, 19 787-10s

Boeing statement on Singapore Airlines' intent to purchase 20 777-9s, 19 787-10s

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Boeing is pleased that Singapore Airlines has announced its commitment to purchase 20 777-9s and 19 787-10 Dreamliners. The national carrier and 787-10 launch customer also announced its recommitment for its previous order for 30 787-10 airplanes.   When finalized, the order will be posted on the Boeing orders and deliveries website.   "Singapore Airlines has been a valued Boeing customer for more than 50 years and we are honored they have selected the 777X and additional 787-10s to … [Read more...] about Boeing statement on Singapore Airlines' intent to purchase 20 777-9s, 19 787-10s

Airbus delivers 10,000th aircraft to Singapore Airlines

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Airbus celebrated the delivery of its 10,000th aircraft last week - an A350-900 for Singapore Airlines. The milestone event was marked by a special ceremony in Toulouse hosted by Airbus Group CEO Tom Enders and attended by Goh Choon Phong, CEO of Singapore Airlines. The aircraft delivered is the sixth A350-900 for Singapore Airlines, out of a total order for 67. Featuring a special “10,000th Airbus” logo, the aircraft will be used to launch the airline’s new non-stop services between … [Read more...] about Airbus delivers 10,000th aircraft to Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines not extending first A380 lease

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Singapore Airlines (SIA), which has 19 A380s in its fleet, has decided not to extend the lease contract for its first A380 which was the first of five A380s delivered from 2007. Decisions about keeping them - which are on 10-year leases - are due between this month—for the initial aircraft—and April 2017. The first Singapore Airlines A380, and the first-ever A380 delivered to an airline, will be returned to its owner, German investment fund Dr. Peters Group, in October 2017. The decision will … [Read more...] about Singapore Airlines not extending first A380 lease

NokScoot to expand fleet with seven B777-200s

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NokScoot - the Thai-registered long-haul, low cost carrier joint venture between Thailand's Nok Air and Singapore Airline’s Scoot - is set to strengthen its fleet and support its growth plan with the acquisition of seven more wide-body aircraft. The medium-to-long-haul low-cost carrier (LCC) has solicited interest from 30 parties, including airlines and lessors, to supply seven B777-200s over the next two years. The carrier intends to use the additional aircraft to support its growth plan, … [Read more...] about NokScoot to expand fleet with seven B777-200s