The latest Aircraft by Boeing. Newly Made Aircraft Boeing named as Boeing 777X its a new variant with variable wingtips. aircraft demonstrating above Dubai, that’ll soon fly with Singapore Airlines. The Changi-based carrier spoke on the matter during its first-half results, which highlighted the burden it is carrying because of Air India’s woes, and it also chose to shine a light on the upcoming 777X.
Singapore Airlines CEO Hoh Choon Phong said it found itself in a different scenario from other operators, possibly thanks to being a leading company and, as a result, receiving preferential treatment, as it says. The business confirms that, while delays continue for the program, this is something the airline always plans for and has built its fleet plan to weather, such as delays with the 777X.
For Singapore Airlines, its rather calm view has been a theme over recent years. Even amid all the delays and customers expressing a lot of frustration over deadlines not being met, the Changi company remained optimistic that timeframes would be met, which ultimately did not occur. How each airline builds its fleet plan differs, and as a result, each airline’s response to aircraft delays will differ: some seeing their frustrations blow up, others taking a quieter approach.
How Other Airlines Are Responding :
For example, like Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways recently commented on the delays with the Boeing 777X, sharing a rather calm view of what has been transpiring with the uncertified long-haul jet. Etihad Airways only expects to take delivery of the 777-9 in the next decade, therefore, as long as the absolute worst-case scenario occurs, which would be a further six years of certification delays, Etihad Airways is relatively unfazed and feels it’ll still get the aircraft it has signed for on time.
The Abu Dhabi-based carrier’s feelings toward the aircraft stem from its largely unfazed stance, as it is unaffected by the delays; if its delivery window is sooner and the deliveries are crucial to growth, it may take a different view. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier’s feelings toward the aircraft stem from its largely unfazed stance, as it is unaffected by the delays, if its delivery window is sooner and the deliveries are crucial to growth, it may take a different view.
The opposite view is held by Emirates, which has been outspoken about the delays with the 777X, a product that should’ve been in its hands for the last five years but instead remains years away and is also uncertified. The most recent delay, which pushed the delivery date from 2026 to 2027, frustrated Emirates for more reasons than one, the biggest not the delay, ironically, but according to President Tim Clark, driven by the lack of communication over the delay during recent meetings.
For Emirates, the 777X was required five years ago, it’s unlike Etihad Airways, which substantially delayed. While compensation and better terms for new orders of the product have arrived, they cannot simply replace the lost capacity due to the delays. Unfortunately for airlines, regardless of delivery windows, frustration or calmness over the program’s status, the delays remain beyond their control; all they can do is ensure a clear line of communication with Boeing and exercise as much patience as possible.
Singapore Airlines’ 777X Order :
Singapore Airlines committed to the Boeing 777X eight years ago with a letter of intent to purchase 20 of the 777-9 in February 2017. When the deals were finalised, Singapore Airlines cemented its position as an important customer of the 777X, expecting the jet to play a role in renewal efforts across the business while driving growth in international markets. At the time of the Boeing 777X order in 2017, the airline also committed to the 787-10; however, by 2021, after an evaluation of the fleet, the business confirmed changes to its order, opting to convert orders away from the high-capacity Dreamliner model.
News Courtesy : Dj’s Aviation
