CX B. 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2014 Here's the new cabin. Images taken from http://centreforaviation.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isaac 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2014 Any idea what is the seat pitch like ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alberttky 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2014 (edited) SilkAir takes delivery of first Boeing 737-800 Regional carrier SilkAir received its first 737-800 jet from Boeing on Monday afternoon (Pacific Time), marking a new chapter in its history. The new narrow-body aircraft will depart from Seattle on Feb 9, and arrive in Singapore at 11.45am on Feb 12 via Honolulu, Majuro and Guam. It is the first of 54 Boeing jets that will be delivered from now till about 2020 - SilkAir has ordered a total of 23 737-800s and 31 737 MAX 8s. The full-service carrier is transitioning to an all-Boeing fleet to replace its current fleet of Airbus A320s and A319s. http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/singapore/story/silkair-takes-delivery-first-boeing-737-800-20140204 Edited February 4, 2014 by alberttky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted February 4, 2014 Exterior wise, the incoming 738 lack any 'wow' value, mainly because she wears the same colours as when MI last operated the 733 before switching over to the 320 family I guess they must be very happy with the image branding Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddy Liew 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2014 will be nice to see them sometime in WBKK in the future.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted February 4, 2014 Exterior wise, the incoming 738 lack any 'wow' value, mainly because she wears the same colours as when MI last operated the 733 before switching over to the 320 family I guess they must be very happy with the image branding It's a livery that everyone goes ..... so there you have it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2014 Congrats to MI in taking the new baby! The interior looks nice, the exterior is...ermm....ermmm. Boeing must be desperate to counter Airbus dominance in ASEAN to certain extend.Only GA and MH, the biggies, now strictly uses Boeing narrowbody. Nam Air and Sriwijaya operates small amount of B737NG. Most of others are flying A320 or had switched to Airbus. Lion Air bought A320 too [a lot some more]. GA bought A320 for Citilink. Thai is leaving much their domestic to Thai Smile which again operates A320. Only customer left now is Royal Brunei, which will announce their order soon. Even so, the number is small too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SS Lee 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2014 It's a livery that everyone goes ..... so there you have it. Agree. It looks great and still looks great. Changing liveries can sometimes affect the airlines, be it positively or negatively. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted February 4, 2014 Most would agree that for short sectors and regional routes, the aircraft type is not important to the pax. But how the airline configures its cabin is more important. In the case of MI, the non availability of the A320 delivery slots was their main problem. If Boeing are able to supply, then they have the orders. It is the same for the A330 - airlines order them because they can get the Airbus planes delivered quickly, not in 5-8 years' time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lim Kar Yong 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2014 From SilkAir website featuring their new B737-800 - Biz seat pitch is 39" and ecomony is 30'. No PTV. Well, at least we can say MH fares better in their B737-800! OK la - 5 star Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2014 Booked my flight one way KUL-SIN. All in: Fare RM 3, with charges all added up to RM 207 nett. Don't bother about SIN-KUL return, it is SGD 426.40 plus... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lim Kar Yong 0 Report post Posted February 7, 2014 http://www.singaporeair.com/email-marketing/my/ecampaign2.2014/kfecampaign2-2014static.html Feb 20 - anyone taking up the offer for the inaugural flight from KUL? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mushrif A 3 Report post Posted February 7, 2014 Booked my flight one way KUL-SIN. All in: Fare RM 3, with charges all added up to RM 207 nett. Don't bother about SIN-KUL return, it is SGD 426.40 plus... Or RM440 if you return the next day... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted February 7, 2014 Or RM440 if you return the next day... Yes indeed, but RM440 for a less than 25 mins flight is kinda exp. unless you are hunting for SQ A330, last flight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2014 Some months back MI introduced new fares booked SIN-KUL-SIN whereby bookings within 3 or 4 days or flight and for durations of These days I tend to book KUL-SIN-KUL which is a lot cheaper. Yes budget airiness are cheaper however if you try and fly SIN-KUL-SIN on a friday/sunday with bags etc then cost difference over LCC is often minimal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted February 10, 2014 (edited) Sometimes I wonder how airline executives think. In their pursuit of lower CASK, they fit LCC type seating in their FSC aircraft. How does that encourage pax to fly with them? If your load factor is 80%, it makes no difference if your aircraft has 160 seats with 30" pitch or 140 seats with 32" pitch. Both types of planes will be able to accommodate the pax who are booked on the plane (80% of 160 is 128, so will comfortably fit in a 140 seat B738 or A320). And the bonus is that the plane does not need to carry the dead weight of the empty seats... Edited February 10, 2014 by flee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SS Lee 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2014 Silkair's first B738 (9V-MGA) landed at Changi at about 11:30AM using flight MI8880, seen on FR24. Really prosperous number I would say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2014 Silkair's first B738 (9V-MGA) landed at Changi at about 11:30AM using flight MI8880, seen on FR24. Really prosperous number I would say. HUAT AH!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted February 21, 2014 9V-MGA on its first day of commercial operations - here, the airline's first B738 is at the end of the KUL-SIN inaugural flight: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted February 26, 2014 (edited) SilkAir 737 MAX fleet to open up network options while boosting Boeing’s narrowbody presence in Asia While Singapore Airlines regional subsidiary SilkAir is now celebrating delivery of its first of 23 737-800s, it is the second part of its largest ever aircraft acquisition programme that could be a game changer. The Singapore Airlines (SIA) regional subsidiary plans to take the first of at least 31 737 MAX 8s in 2H2017, enabling efficiency improvements and new medium-haul routes. SilkAir will have the opportunity to use the MAX’s improved range to open new destinations in North Asia, Central Asia and Australia. The improved economics of the aircraft also potentially opens up destinations in India and China which are not viable with current generation narrowbody aircraft. SilkAir is only one of four Asian carriers that has so far committed to the 737 MAX, along with Thailand’s Nok Air, Virgin Australia and Indonesia’s Lion Air. Nok, which announced its order at the recent 2014 Singapore Airshow, also expects to be one of the first carriers to take the MAX when it enters service in 2H2017. Full analysis here: http://centreforaviation.com/analysis/silkair-737-max-fleet-to-open-up-network-options-while-boosting-boeings-narrowbody-presence-in-asia-154428 Edited February 26, 2014 by flee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted February 26, 2014 The special livery should stay and be applied as a standard fleet-wide (minus the 25 year writing of course). It compliments the bland livery nicely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isaac 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2014 The special livery should stay and be applied as a standard fleet-wide (minus the 25 year writing of course). It compliments the bland livery nicely. Agreed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted February 26, 2014 Not a bad idea as this would allow a gradual transition to a new look. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted August 14, 2017 The 1st #737MAX for @silkair is painted and wearing registration 9V-MBA at Renton. Photos: https://twitter.com/AeroimagesChris/status/896869613572546561 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted August 29, 2017 SilkAir moves forward 737MAX 8 debut to early-Oct 2017 See: http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/274489/silkair-moves-forward-737max-8-debut-to-early-oct-2017/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
