Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced today that Osaka will be the first scheduled  destination for its new Boeing 787-10 fleet, with services expected to begin in May 2018.

SIA will be the world's first airline to operate the 787-10. SIA has 49 Boeing 787-10s on firm order, with the first aircraft due for delivery from Boeing's North Charleston, South Carolina production facility in March 2018.

Prior to the introduction of regular services to Osaka, the 787-10s will be operated on selected Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur flights for crew training purposes.

SIA will also debut its highly-anticipated new regional cabin products on its 787-10s, fitted with 337 seats in two classes, with 36 seats in Business Class and 301 seats in Economy Class. More details will be revealed at a later date.

“We are honoured to be the first to fly the highly advanced Boeing 787-10. It will be a key element of SIA's overall growth strategy, enabling us to expand our network reach and strengthen our operations,” said Singapore Airlines Senior Vice President Marketing Planning, Mr Tan Kai Ping.

“The introduction of our new regional cabin products on the 787-10s is part of our commitment to continuous product innovation and leadership, to enhance the premium travel experience for our customers.”

Measuring 68 metres in length, the 787-10 is the longest variant of Boeing's Dreamliner range of aircraft, which are constructed using technologically advanced lightweight composite materials.

In addition to the 49 firm orders for 787-10s, the Airline has a firm order with Boeing for 20 777-9s, which are due for delivery from the 2021/22 financial year.

Hi-res images of the 787-10 in Singapore Airlines livery can be downloaded at: http://bit.ly/2DJU2jn.

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For further information, please contact:

Karl Schubert

Public Relations Manager Singapore Airlines 

Tel: (02) 9350 0293

Mob: 0407 708 470

Karl_Schubert@singaporeair.com.sg

Gillian O'Young

Liquid Ideas for Singapore Airlines
Tel: (02) 9667 4211
SingaporeAirlines@liquidideas.com.au

About Singapore Airlines 

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has proudly serviced Australia since 1967, currently operating 133 weekly flights from six Australian cities. Alongside its regional wing, SilkAir, and low cost carrier Scoot, SIA provides access to a global network of 137 destinations in 37 countries and territories through the world-famous Changi Airport hub.

SIA recently launched its newest range of industry-leading cabin products to be rolled out across its A380 fleet, representing an US$850 million investment. The revamped products offer a new level of luxury and privacy for Suites and Business Class passengers, as well as enhanced Premium Economy and Economy products providing customers with increased comfort. Travellers can experience the new products from Sydney to Singapore, and from February 2018 on select flights from Singapore to London and Hong Kong.

For full details on SIA group's current services from Australia to Singapore, please see below: