{"id":21094,"date":"2013-06-01T08:43:00","date_gmt":"2013-06-01T08:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/singapore-airlines-places-us17-billion-order-for-aircraft-2\/"},"modified":"2013-06-01T08:43:00","modified_gmt":"2013-06-01T08:43:00","slug":"singapore-airlines-places-us17-billion-order-for-aircraft-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2013\/06\/singapore-airlines-places-us17-billion-order-for-aircraft-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Singapore Airlines places US$17 Billion order for aircraft"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Inline images 1\" src=\"http:\/\/www.travmedia.com\/images\/db\/516104.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Singapore Airlines has agreed to order 30 more Airbus A350-900s and 30 Boeing 787-10Xs in deals valued at more than US$17 billion.<\/p>\n<p>  The agreement with Airbus comprises 30 firm-ordered A350-900s (image attached) for delivery from the 2016\/17 financial year, plus options for 20 more. The options may be converted into firm orders for larger A350-1000s.<\/p>\n<p>The agreement with Boeing comprises 30 firm-ordered B787-10Xs for delivery from the 2018\/19 financial year. It is conditional upon Boeing formally launching the B787-10X programme.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;Today&#39;s aircraft orders are among the biggest in Singapore Airlines&#39; history, helping to ensure that we retain our industry leading position. They demonstrate our commitment to the Singapore hub and our confidence in the future for premium full-service travel,&quot; said Singapore Airlines CEO, Mr Goh Choon Phong.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;These new aircraft will provide opportunities to grow and renew our fleet and enhance our network; benefiting customers by offering more travel options and the latest in-flight cabin products.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>Rolls-Royce&#39;s Trent XWB is the sole engine type for the A350-900. An engine selection for the B787-10Xs will be made at a later date.<\/p>\n<p>The agreement with Airbus is Singapore Airlines&#39; third for A350-900s, lifting to 70 the number of firm orders in place for the aircraft type. They are intended for use on medium and long-range routes.<\/p>\n<p>The B787-10Xs are intended for use on medium-range routes.<\/p>\n<p>The new orders will lift to 126 the number of firm aircraft commitments Singapore Airlines has in place with Airbus and Boeing.<br \/><b><br \/>About Singapore Airlines<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Singapore Airlines is Australia&#39;s largest foreign carrier and operates 112 weekly services from the following cities:<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Adelaide &#8211; ten flights weekly operated with Airbus A330 aircraft<br \/>\u00b7 Brisbane &#8211; three flights daily with Airbus A330 aircraft<br \/>\u00b7 Melbourne &#8211; three flights daily with Airbus A380\/Boeing 777-300 aircraft<br \/>\u00b7 Perth &#8211; four flights daily with Boeing 777-200 aircraft<br \/>  \u00b7 Sydney &#8211; four flights daily with Airbus A380\/Boeing 777-300ER\/ Boeing 777-300\/ Boeing 777-200 aircraft<br \/>\u00b7 Darwin &#8211; four flights weekly with Airbus A320 aircraft, operated by SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Singapore Airlines has agreed to order 30 more Airbus A350-900s and 30 Boeing 787-10Xs in deals valued at more than US$17 billion. The agreement with Airbus comprises 30 firm-ordered A350-900s (image attached) for delivery from the 2016\/17 financial year, plus options for 20 more. The options may be converted into firm orders for larger A350-1000s. 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