Boeing wins $13.8 billion Singapore Airlines order for wide-body jets
[Reuters] Singapore Airlines (SIA) (SIAL.SI) announced a $13.8 billion order to buy 39 Boeing (BA.N) wide-body aircraft as it pursues expansion opportunities, a setback for the U.S. planemaker's rival Airbus Group (AIR.PA) in the fight for long-term orders.
Airbus Group has flagged its intention to build a bigger version of its A350, although these plans have been placed on hold amid uncertainty over demand for wide-body jets.
In a statement on Thursday, SIA said it agreed to place firm orders with Boeing for 20 777-9s and 19 787-10s to tap additional growth and for fleet modernization through the next decade.
Posted by: Besoeker 2017-02-09 |