SIA says no problems detected with A350 planes reported by Qatar; will not ground fleet

SIA has not detected problems with its Airbus A350 planes that were reported by Qatar Airways, and will continue to operate the aircraft. SIA said Tuesday that it "has not experienced the issues reported in media articles", in response to queries about Qatar Airways' move to ground 13 of its Airbus A350s over concerns about material degradation in the aircraft body. Singapore's national carrier had 55 A350s in its operating fleet as at the end of the last quarter. They form a core part of SIA's fleet, and are used for long-distance flights. SIA CE Goh Choon Phong had said in 2016 that the Airbus A350 was a game-changer, as it would allow for flights to more long-haul destinations on a non-stop basis. The airline has ordered 67 of the aircraft in total.<br/>