Singapore Airlines (SIA) has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-10 from the manufacturer's production facility in North Charleston, South Carolina. SIA is the world's first airline to take delivery of Boeing's newest aircraft variant, which is due to enter commercial service next month.

The aircraft – the first of 49 787-10s that SIA has on firm order - was formally delivered at a ceremony today in North Charleston (evening of 25 March 2018 local time) attended by SIA CEO Mr Goh Choon Phong. Also in attendance were Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Mr Kevin McAllister, Rolls-Royce Director Customers and Services – Civil Aerospace Mr Dominic Horwood, some three thousand Boeing employees as well as invited guests.

“It is an honour for us to be the world's first airline to take delivery of this amazing aircraft. The 787-10 is indeed a magnificent piece of engineering and truly a work of art. It will be an important element in our overall growth strategy, enabling us to expand our network and strengthen our operations,” said Mr Goh at the delivery event.
“The delivery of the first 787-10 underscores our longstanding commitment to operate a modern fleet, and marks the start of a new chapter in our shared story with Boeing.”

Mr McAllister added: “This is a big day for all of us at Boeing and for our global supplier partners. We are thrilled to deliver the first 787-10 Dreamliner to Singapore Airlines, one of the world's leading carriers. And we are honoured by Singapore Airlines' partnership and trust, as reflected by their repeated orders for the Dreamliner.”

SIA's 787-10s will be used for flights up to eight hours. Osaka and Perth will be the first scheduled destinations to be served by the new aircraft, from May 2018. Prior to the introduction of these services, the aircraft will be operated on selected flights to Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur for crew training purposes.

The 787-10s will feature SIA's new regional cabin products, configured with 337 seats in two classes, featuring 36 Business Class and 301 Economy Class seats. The new products will be unveiled at an arrival ceremony in Singapore on 28 March 2018, after the aircraft's delivery flight from North Charleston via Osaka. The Guest-of-Honour for this event will be Mr Khaw Boon Wan, Singapore's Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Transport.

Constructed using lightweight composite materials, the 68-metre 787-10 is the longest variant of Boeing's Dreamliner range of aircraft. With exceptional operating efficiency and advanced technology, the newest addition to the Airline's fleet is designed to offer a more tranquil cabin experience. Customers can look forward to customisable lighting preferences with large electronically dimmable windows, cleaner air, and a quieter and smoother ride.

SIA is the largest customer for the 787-10. Low-cost subsidiary Scoot is already an operator of both 787-8s and 787-9s, making SIA the first airline group in the world to operate all three variants of Boeing's Dreamliner family of aircraft.

In addition to the 49 firm-ordered 787-10s, SIA 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 delivery ceremony in North Charleston 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 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: SINGAPORE AIRLINES Sydney 35 flights weekly Airbus A380 (New Product), A380, B777-300ER, B777-200ER Melbourne 31 flights weekly A350-900, A330-300, Boeing B777-300ER Perth 28 flights weekly Airbus A330, Boeing B777-200ER, B777-200, Brisbane 28 flights weekly Airbus A350-900 and Boeing B777-200ER Adelaide 7 flights weekly Airbus A330 Canberra 4 flights weekly Boeing B777-200 SILKAIR Darwin 6 flights weekly Boeing 737-MAX 8 Cairns 5 flights weekly Boeing 737-MAX 8 SCOOT Sydney 5 flights weekly Boeing 787-9 Melbourne 5 flights weekly Boeing 787-8 Perth 7 flights weekly Boeing 787-8 and Boeing 787-9 Gold Coast 4 flights weekly Boeing 787-8 and Boeing 787-9


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