Airlines Singapore Airlines announces order for 39 Boeing airplanes

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Boeing and Singapore Airlines have formally announced a deal for a total of 39 new aircraft, split into 20 Boeing 777-9s and 19 Boeing 787-10s during a ceremony at the White House in presence of the United States President, Donald Trump and the Prime Minister of Singapore, Lee Hsien Loong.

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According to current list prices, the order has a total worth of $13.8 billion. The 777-9s are intended primarily for long-haul routes and are due for delivery from the 2021/22 financial year. The 787-10s are to be operated on medium-range routes and are due for delivery from the 2020/21 financial year.

"SIA has been a Boeing customer for many decades and we are pleased to have finalized this major order for wide body aircraft, which will enable us to continue operating a modern and fuel-efficient fleet," said Singapore Airlines' CEO Goh Choon Phong. "These new aircraft will also provide the SIA Group with new growth opportunities, allowing us to expand our network and offer even more travel options for our customers."

Singapore Airlines already is one of the major customers of the Boeing 777 program. As of October 2017, the airline operates 55 Boeing 777.

The carrier was the launch customer of the longest Boeing 787, the B787-10. With the prior order for 30 787-10s, the airline now has 49 on order, making it the largest customer for this type. The first 787-10 from the prior order will be delivered in 2018. According to the airline, the aircraft will be used to lower the operational cost on routes within Asia, with the flexibility to also serve destinations in Europe, Africa and Oceania.

Until now, Boeing has received 1,280 orders from 70 customers for its 787 Dreamliner aircraft program. The Boeing 777X will be a new version of the current B777 program and promises lower operational costs per seat. According to Boeing, the Boeing 777-9 seats 400-425 passengers with a range of 14,075 km. The new aircraft will be the largest twin-engine aircraft on the market.

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