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Originally posted by flyguy View PostIt seems that from 1 OCT, there's no First class seats available for MNL bookings. SQ910/917 will be operated by the A350.
I was on B773 last Friday (9V-SYF), it was quite "horrible" especially in economy. The PTV is really bad. You can hardly read the text on the screen
And also the recline button that can easily pressed with one thighvisit my blog
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https://www.flightglobal.com/news/ar...gh-mar-459814/
As per flightglobal article, Nokscoot is expecting 2 SQ B772 frames from as early as next month.
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Originally posted by flyguy View PostSIA would need to order more 7779s in about 6 years time to replace its ageing A380s by then, and depending on whether Boeing or Airbus would have come out with newer planes by then, but doubt this is unlikely and would be more a improved 777-9s version.
If all the online articles are to be believed, SQ really wanted the 777-10 rather than the 777-9. But the -10 doesn't exist; Boeing only said its technically feasible.
Perhaps the -9 was really SQ making sure it gets the largest available plane into the fleet.
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9V-SQM is currently doing multi-low level (2,000 ft & below) circuits over Senai, Johore. Also 2 touch and go landings/take-offs were made at the airport. Flight number is SQ8871. Is this a test flight before her potential departure from the fleet?
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Originally posted by SQKevin View Post9V-SQM is currently doing multi-low level (2,000 ft & below) circuits over Senai, Johore. Also 2 touch and go landings/take-offs were made at the airport. Flight number is SQ8871. Is this a test flight before her potential departure from the fleet?
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Originally posted by sbs2716g View PostThe balance A350s seem to be regional versions. And both the A350R/787 do not have crew rest. So these are not replacing the 77W. I believe SQ might deploy some of the A350R or 787 on MI route as well in the future.visit my blog
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Originally posted by lingua101 View PostSo soon no more F for CGK and MNL?
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SYJ is currently flying its ninth flight in a row to CGK.
It's possible that SYH, SYI & SYJ could form a small fleet dedicated to CGK for a few more years while they sort out regional F. By then, they may still have the oldest interiors in the fleet as the 2006 product will then be gone from A380s and the A330s will have left the fleet.
SYF & SYL are in a competition to be the last remaining plane with pre-2006 IFE and armrest-stored controllers in Y and SYF is certainly next in line to take the crown for oldest in fleet from SVB, potentially before the end of this year.
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Believed SIA can do this option of flying the 773s mostly on this JKT route, but that will increase the plane's cycle much faster and may have to retire these planes earlier than it wanted to. But the 773 are not efficient to be used on these very short sectors.
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Me thinks SYH SYI SYJ - the ones with the refurbished cabins will be the last remaining. They will do what SQE and SQF did in their final years. I remember SQF operated SQ950/958/966 almost exclusively everyday in its final 2 years of flying life.
The 773s will likely be replaced by the regional A350s. I think SQ can afford to do away with the F Cabin...the concept is a little dated since most of the business cabins are now single seats so privacy is already there.
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Originally posted by flyguy View PostBelieved SIA can do this option of flying the 773s mostly on this JKT route, but that will increase the plane's cycle much faster and may have to retire these planes earlier than it wanted to. But the 773 are not efficient to be used on these very short sectors.
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