Press release -
Boeing, SilkAir Begins Transition to All 737 Fleet
SEATTLE, Feb. 3, 2014 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] and SilkAir celebrated today the delivery of the carrier’s first Next-Generation 737-800. The delivery also marked the start of the Singapore-based airline’s transition to an all-Boeing fleet. Over the coming years, Boeing will deliver a total of 23 737-800s and 31 737 MAX 8s to SilkAir.
“The new Boeing 737 aircraft will support our network expansion plans,” said SilkAir Chief Executive Leslie Thng. “The transition to an all-Boeing fleet will enable us to efficiently serve more destinations, fly longer routes and increase capacity on existing routes.”
SilkAir’s new 737 will enter service later this month, flying to existing destinations including in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. With the follow-on 737 deliveries, SilkAir will fly the aircraft to more destinations in Cambodia, Vietnam, India and the Philippines starting in March.
"As air travel in the Asia Pacific region continues to grow, Boeing is proud to support SilkAir’s plans to fly more passengers and serve more cities," said Dinesh Keskar, senior vice president of Asia Pacific and India Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The 737-800’s efficiency and reliability makes it an excellent addition to the SilkAir fleet. SilkAir's passengers also will enjoy an enhanced flying experience with the comfort of the 737 Boeing Sky Interior and the airline’s award-winning service."
The Boeing 737-800 is the best-selling versions of the highly successful Next-Generation 737 family, the most technologically advanced airplanes in the single-aisle market. The Next-Generation 737 is the most fuel-efficient and reliable single-aisle airplane today. The airplane provides added value to airlines by delivering reliability, simplicity and reduced operating and maintenance costs.
The 737 features the Boeing Sky Interior, which highlights new modern sculpted sidewalls and window reveals, LED lighting that enhances the sense of spaciousness and larger pivoting overhead stowage bins.
SilkAir is a full-service airline and the regional wing of Singapore Airlines. It currently flies more than 350 weekly flights to 45 destinations in 12 countries.
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Contact:
Tim Bader
Asia Pacific and India Communications
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
+1 206-859-3633
tim.s.bader@boeing.com
Soraya Salim
Head Public Affairs
SilkAir (S) Pte Ltd
+65 6541 5303
silkair_publicaffairs@singaporeair.com.sg
Kimberly Mah
Ogilvy Public Relations for SilkAir
+65 6213 9940
kimberly.mah@ogilvy.com
More information: http://www.silkair.com/boeing737 and http://www.newairplane.com/737ng/
Photo and caption are available here: http://boeing.mediaroom.com/
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Categories
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- singapore airlines
- singapore changi airport
- leslie thng
- cabin crew
- silkair
About SilkAir
As the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, SilkAir operates the Singapore Airlines Group's narrowbody fleet and extends the Group network by seeding and developing new, exciting destinations in Asia Pacific.
The airline took to the skies in February 1989 as Tradewinds the Airline, before evolving into SilkAir in 1992. In its early days, the airline catered to passengers holidaying in exotic destinations in the region, including Phuket and Tioman. As the carrier developed, regional business destinations such as Phnom Penh, Yangon and Kuala Lumpur were added.
Today, the full service airline operates more than 350 weekly flights to 45 destinations in 12 countries. Latest additions to the network include Semarang (July 2012), Makassar (August 2013) and Yogyakarta (November 2012). The airline currently has a fleet of 25 Airbus aircraft, comprising 6 A319s, 18 A320s and 1 B737-800. In August 2012, the airline announced the largest order in its history of up to 68 Boeing 737 aircraft, with firm orders comprising 23 Boeing 737-800s and 31 Boeing 737 MAX 8s.
For more details on SilkAir, visit silkair.com or http://www.facebook.com/SilkAir
