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.

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.

"Today's aircraft orders are among the biggest in Singapore Airlines' 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," said Singapore Airlines CEO, Mr Goh Choon Phong.

"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."

Rolls-Royce'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.

The agreement with Airbus is Singapore Airlines' 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.

The B787-10Xs are intended for use on medium-range routes.

The new orders will lift to 126 the number of firm aircraft commitments Singapore Airlines has in place with Airbus and Boeing.

About Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines is Australia's largest foreign carrier and operates 112 weekly services from the following cities:

· Adelaide - ten flights weekly operated with Airbus A330 aircraft
· Brisbane - three flights daily with Airbus A330 aircraft
· Melbourne - three flights daily with Airbus A380/Boeing 777-300 aircraft
· Perth - four flights daily with Boeing 777-200 aircraft
· Sydney - four flights daily with Airbus A380/Boeing 777-300ER/ Boeing 777-300/ Boeing 777-200 aircraft
· Darwin - four flights weekly with Airbus A320 aircraft, operated by SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines

From January 2013, Singapore Airlines and SilkAir customers transiting through Changi Airport are able to enjoy the award-winning airport even more, with S$40 worth of vouchers to use at more than 450 retail outlets in the transit and public areas of Terminals 1, 2 and 3. Vouchers are available to collect until 30 June 2013 and are valid for use through to 31 March 2014. For further information visit http://www.singaporeair.com/jsp/cms/en_UK/promotions/transit-promotion.jsp

Globally, Singapore Airlines' network, including Singapore Airlines Cargo and SilkAir destinations, covers a total of 105 destinations in 39 countries. The Group has 144 aircraft on firm order and planned capital expenditure of S$14.25 billion over the next five years.

Singapore Airlines operates a modern passenger fleet of 102 aircraft with an average age of 6 years 8 months, SilkAir operates 23 modern aircraft with an average age of 6 years 6 months and Singapore Airlines Cargo operates 12 747-400 freighter aircraft with an average age of 11 years 9 months.

For further information please contact:
Bryony Duncan-Smith
Singapore Airlines
Tel: 02 9350 0210
Mob: 0407 708 470

E: Bryony_DuncanSmith@singaporeair.com.sg  

Jemma Lee - Senior Account Manager, Liquid Ideas for Singapore Airlines
Tel: 02 9667 4211
Mob: 0438 285 545

E: jemmalee@liquidideas.com.au

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