Singapore Airlines News Stories

Boeing Set To Confirm Plans For Larger 787

June 14, 2013

Boeing is poised to launch a larger 787 Dreamliner to meet demand for long-haul travel within Asia and other long-haul routes, sources told Reuters news agency.
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Rolls-Royce Wins USD$4 Bln Singapore Air Order

June 7, 2013

Rolls-Royce has won a contract to supply engines and support 50 of Singapore Airlines' Boeing 787 Dreamliners in a deal worth USD$4 billion at list prices.
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Major Carriers Interested In Buying LOT - Report

June 7, 2013

Air Berlin, British Airways and Singapore Airlines may be interested in starting talks to buy Poland's troubled carrier LOT, according to a report in the Polish newspaper Puls Biznesu.
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Singapore Air Orders Aircraft Worth USD$17 Bln

May 30, 2013

Singapore Airlines has ordered 30 Airbus A350-900s and 30 Boeing 787-10Xs in a deal valued at more than USD$17 billion, among the biggest in the airline's history.
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Singapore Airlines Fights Back To Boost Growth

May 15, 2013

Singapore Airlines, caught between the rapid emergence of Gulf carriers and low cost Asian rivals, is attempting a big strategy overhaul to revive growth, pushing into the low-cost segment and expanding its regional network.
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Singapore Air Lifts Stake In Virgin Australia

April 24, 2013

Singapore Airlines has increased its stake in Virgin Australia to 19.9 percent, boosting its influence at the carrier at a time of industry jostling to secure lucrative routes in Southeast Asia.
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Singapore Air Q3 Profits Up But Outlook Weak

February 7, 2013

Singapore Airlines reported a 6 percent rise in third quarter net profit as earnings from the sale of aircraft and spares offset losses at its cargo unit, and it warned of tough conditions ahead.
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Singapore Airlines To Cut 76 Pilots

January 30, 2013

Singapore Airlines said it will cut 76 pilots from its payroll by the end of June as part of cost-saving measures.
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European Airlines Focus On Both Ends Of Market

January 4, 2013

Europe's major airlines are investing in first-class cabins, outdoing each other to create ambiance akin to five-star hotels and boosting their image as premium carriers while expanding their cheap fare units to combat no-frills rivals.
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Singapore Airlines Plans Asian Expansion

December 14, 2012

Cash-rich Singapore Airlines will likely need acquisitions or more partnerships as it reshapes its strategy to tap into the fast growing Asian markets and to counter stiff competition from Middle Eastern carriers.
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Virgin America, Singapore Air Launch Partnership

December 13, 2012

Virgin America said on Thursday it reached a code-share agreement with Singapore Airlines that will give passengers more travel options.
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Delta Near Deal To Buy Virgin Atlantic Stake

December 11, 2012

Delta Air Lines is nearing an agreement to buy Singapore Airlines' 49 percent stake in Virgin Atlantic, and is expected to agree to a transatlantic joint venture with the British carrier, a source said.
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