Singapore Airlines Says It Does Not Expect to Reject Early-Build 777-9s

Singapore Airlines said it was not facing a need to reject early-build Boeing 777-9 aircraft, operations chief Tan Kai Ping said at a results briefing on November 12.

Key details

• Singapore Airlines has 31 Boeing 777-9s on order.
• The airline had not specified when it expected to take delivery of its first 777-9.

Why it matters

Singapore Airlines’ order places the 777-9 among the aircraft planned for its future fleet. The airline’s position addresses whether early-build aircraft could form part of its deliveries.