Singapore Airlines reduces A350 order at Airbus' request

Singapore Airlines Group stated (29-Jul-2015) it has reduced its A350 order from 70 to 63, marking a release of seven aircraft to be delivered to another unnamed airline. Following a request by Airbus, SIA signed an agreement with the manufacturer during the quarter to release seven production slots for A350-900 aircraft, reducing to 63 the number of A350-900s on firm order, while 20 purchase options remain unchanged. It will not materially affect SIA's fleet renewal or growth plans, as adjustments have been made to bring forward deliveries of other A350-900 aircraft on order. SIA also has lease extension options on some of the A330-300s already in service. The carrier expects to receive its first A350-900 in early 2016. [more - original PR] [more - original PR - 2]