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anyone think SQ is talking to Boeing to cancel/change the 737MAX order??
the recent analyst briefing, the CEO refuse to comment on this.
i think SQ might be doing so. or else, they wont be refitting the NG..
guess those MAX which have been produced for MI (plus the 6 in Alice Springs) might go to Scoot? while SQ look for alternative models?
seem like a lot of paxes wont have confidence in taking the MAX.
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I dont think its as straight forward, the MAX has such a bad rep that SQ will have to gradually introduce it back to their fleet. The recent internal mails have been very damning on the Boeing culture.
Perhaps even consider moving it to TR and utilise their A320s instead.
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Or perhaps try to negotiate to change the outstanding MAX orders to other Boeing models instead? More 777X or 787s? Then order the A320NEO and keep the 737NGs flying longer for now... The latter seems to be the case anyway since SQ has already decided to refit them with the flat beds. I don't think the current 737s are that inefficient right?
News has it that MH has dropped its MAX order.
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But what are they going to do with the existing MAX that have been built for them?
I see conversions to MAX 10s happening, but it's unlikely they trash the order or convert to 787s, they have 29 on order unless TR need more.
MH, on the other hand, really ought to be downsizing, so if true then I'm not surprised.an infrastructure geek
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Originally posted by nocturne View PostPerhaps even consider moving it to TR and utilise their A320s instead.
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Aside from an obvious safety concern, there is a capacity shortage due to B737 MAX grounding. If this were to carry on much longer, i wonder what are the options for SQ with growing their narrow-body fleet. Perhaps bring in more B737NGs? or it will be a a question of who takes a capacity hit..SQ or TR?
As it stands, they were planning to commence their first SQ narrowbody flights in Mid-2020. Unless, the B737MAX can be cleared by FAA/CAAS by Mar'20, they will not be able to meet this plan.
Lots of decision to be made in the coming months.
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Originally posted by nocturne View PostAs it stands, they were planning to commence their first SQ narrowbody flights in Mid-2020. Unless, the B737MAX can be cleared by FAA/CAAS by Mar'20, they will not be able to meet this plan.
Lots of decision to be made in the coming months.
Anyway Boeing has started informing customers today that regulatory approval for the MAX isn't now expected until June or July 2020.
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The FAA has cleared the B737 Max to fly again in the US:
https://edition.cnn.com/2020/11/18/b...val/index.htmlSingapore Airlines - A great way to fly...
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