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Singapore Airlines in talks for major new jet order, sources say
The carrier is seeking offers for more 400-seat Boeing 777X jets or Airbus A350-1000s as it plans long-haul growth next decade.
- Singapore Airlines is in talks with Airbus and Boeing to buy at least 50 of the industry's biggest jets as it plans growth from next decade.
- The carrier is seeking offers for 400-seat Boeing jets, the industry's largest current model, or the slightly smaller Airbus A350-1000 to modernize its long-haul fleet.
- Airbus is considering a larger A350-2000 to compete in the market, while Boeing remains cautious about new jumbo demand given limited demand for a new jumbo.
- Talks remain at an early stage, with SIA declining to comment on "any confidential discussions that we may or may not be having."
- Last month, the carrier reported it will continue expanding capacity despite rivals cutting flights due to rising oil prices.
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Singapore Airlines is discussing with Airbus and Boeing a mega-command of at least 50 next-generation large carriers, mainly Boeing 777X and/or Airbus A350-1000, to prepare for its growth from the next decade. These discussions, still preliminary, could include options bringing the total to several dozen additional aircraft and will weigh heavily in the balance of the market for very large long-haul twin engines.
Singapore Airlines is in negotiations with Airbus and Boeing for an order of at least 50 large-scale jets. The negotiations could provide the European aircraft manufacturer in particular with information on the demand for larger aircraft variants.
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