SIA seals Airbus deferrals, Boeing negotiations reach ‘advanced stage’

Singapore Airlines Group has confirmed that its outstanding Airbus aircraft on order have been deferred and that it is close to concluding similar talks with Boeing. In Friday disclosing record half year losses amid the coronavirus crisis, SIA Group states that it has “concluded negotiations with Airbus on a revised aircraft delivery schedule incorporating deferrals for part of the aircraft on order”. It did not provide further details on the number of aircraft to be deferred. Cirium fleets data indicates that mainline carrier Singapore Airlines has 15 A350-900s on order, while low-cost unit Scoot has 29 outstanding orders for A320neos and a further 16 for A321neos. As for its orders with Boeing, SIA says discussions are “at an advanced stage”. The carrier has a larger order book with the US airframer, with 29 787-10s and 20 777-9s on order. Scoot has five 787s on order, while regional unit SilkAir has outstanding orders for 31 737 Max 8s, which are currently grounded globally. “These outcomes will help to moderate the aircraft delivery stream in the near term,” SIA Group states.<br/>