Boeing 777-200 for SIA budget subsidiary
Posted by- Neelam Mathews July 22, 2011 Ahead of its launch of commercial flights next year.Singapore Airlines’ new unnamed subsidiary airline has selected the Boeing 777-200. The aircraft type was selected following a detailed evaluation. Aircraft will initially be acquired from parent company Singapore Airlines and reconfigured in a new seating layout, says SIA. The B777 family of aircraft has been a mainstay of the Singapore Airlines fleet since its introduction in 1997.The B777-200’s proven versatility and reliability are key deciding factors in the selection of the aircraft, according to SIA. “The selection of the initial fleet marks another milestone in the establishment of the new airline.The process is progressing well for our launch next year,”Campbell Wilson, CEOr of the new airline said. The new airline, a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, will operate under a no-frills, low-fare model serving medium and long-haul routes. It will be operate...