flee 5 Report post Posted January 11, 2014 SIN-KUL is a short flight - crew training? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2014 I wonder what the seat pitch will be like? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2014 I think Y will be slightly better than MH's 30/31. 32" is standard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2014 Thanks - just praying that that its better than the latest MAS offering. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KJ Lim 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2014 MAS 30" pitch is just horrible. That's why I still prefer their older 737-400 which have better seat pitch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2014 MAS 30" pitch is just horrible. That's why I still prefer their older 737-400 which have better seat pitch Plus you have the video box under the seats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CX B. 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2014 Apparently MI's B737-8SA (Reg: 9V-MGA) had its maiden flight on 13th Jan. I'm surprised that MI is assigned a new boeing customer code instead of retaining SQ's code, since (if i'm not mistaken) the order was made by its parent company SQ. Anyone got any pictures of the new plane? http://boeing-test-flights.blogspot.com/2014/01/9v-mga-b737-8sa-silk-air-first-flight.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leon t 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2014 SIA did not make the Boeing orders - you have been mistaken it for the 787 which SIA ordered and was transferred to Scoot. And apparently Silkair order the 738/739s instead of the A320 was because the Boeing 737s can fly further in range than the A320s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2014 737 was ordered by SilkAir. I doubt SQ would let SilkAir use the same Boeing code. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2014 SIA did not make the Boeing orders - you have been mistaken it for the 787 which SIA ordered and was transferred to Scoot. And apparently Silkair order the 738/739s instead of the A320 was because the Boeing 737s can fly further in range than the A320s. Actually, it was slot issue. Boeing's production slot fits better with Silk Air's renewal plan. Airbus wasn't able to free up early slots for MI, unfortunately. Boeing with their new CEO is now on combative mode in every single order after JAL's A350 and VivaAerobus B737 to A320 switch order. This is evidenced from the MI order and Air Canada recent B737MAX order. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Bandit 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2014 Silk Air First B737-8SA is on production due to delivery this month. It carries registration number 9V-MGA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CX B. 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2014 Actually, it was slot issue. Boeing's production slot fits better with Silk Air's renewal plan. Airbus wasn't able to free up early slots for MI, unfortunately. yeah the issue was due to available early slots instead of range. 737 was ordered by SilkAir. I doubt SQ would let SilkAir use the same Boeing code. yup. my bad haha sorry. it was Silkair who indeed placed the order. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CX B. 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2014 a "virtual" ferry flight. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=628161820554184&set=a.246997065337330.52680.244375418932828&type=1&relevant_count=1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted January 19, 2014 737 was ordered by SilkAir. I doubt SQ would let SilkAir use the same Boeing code. And why not? I believe Boeing customer code is at the sole discretion of Boeing, not their customer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2014 Boeing customer code is unique and fixed to the airlines. Once it was assigned, I don't think even Boeing can change it! Since 737 was ordered by SIlk Air they will get their own. 787 on the other hand is still unknown because it was ordered by SQ but will be operated by Scoot. It's more likely to get SQ 12, unless SQ asked otherwise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted January 19, 2014 Don't think B787s carry customer codes anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CX B. 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2014 Don't think B787s carry customer codes anymore. did not realize until you mentioned it! thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2014 Don't think B787s carry customer codes anymore. Yes. You're right. They could at least follow Airbus, although it'd never happen with Boeing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 (edited) Looks good. Livery looks better than on A320. http://www.airliners.net/photo/SilkAir/Boeing-737-8SA/2383560/M/ Edited January 26, 2014 by Johan Z Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SS Lee 0 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 Indeed. It looks really elegant with those blended winglets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isaac 0 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 So I guess MI's Boeing code is SA ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavin Andrew David 6 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 Indeed. It looks really elegant with those blended winglets. They should put something on those winglets ( logo or paint it perhaps ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC Sim 2 Report post Posted January 27, 2014 SilkAir's first B737-8SA 9V-MGA will be handed over in Seattle on the afternoon of 3 February ... will by then be able to confirm how the 25th Anniversary markings are applied on the aircraft. Hopefully the location has wifi connection and I could upload some pictures of the aircraft's exterior and interior on FB ... KC Sim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted January 27, 2014 So I guess MI's Boeing code is SA ? Isn't it nice and easier to remember than 12, which is SQ's code? I think Silk Air livery is very tired and dated... they should come up with a new one soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SS Lee 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2014 They should put something on those winglets ( logo or paint it perhaps ) Like MAS's wau on their 738 winglets? Or all blueish green? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
