Singapore Airlines to buy 39 Boeing planes for $13.8 bn

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced today an order for a total of 39 Boeing passenger planes worth $13.8 billion as part of its growth plans for the next decade.

The carrier said in a statement that it had signed a letter of intent with the US manufacturer for 20 777—9s and 19 787—10s, with options for six more of each aircraft, bringing the total to 51 if exercised.

“Today’s major order for widebody aircraft enables us to continue operating a modern and fuel—efficient fleet, providing the SIA Group with additional expansion opportunities to ensure that we retain our industry—leading position,” chief executive Goh Choon Phong said in a statement. Johnny Bower Jersey

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