Singapore Airlines is currently negotiating with major aircraft manufacturers Airbus and Boeing for a potential purchase of no fewer than 50 large passenger aircraft as the carrier prepares for its next expansion phase starting in the coming decade, according to industry sources.
The Southeast Asian carrier is requesting proposals for additional 400-seat Boeing 777X aircraft, which represents the largest model currently available in the industry, or alternatively for the somewhat smaller Airbus A350-1000, sources indicated. The negotiations remain in preliminary stages but may encompass additional options for many more aircraft.
Both Airbus and Boeing refused to provide comments on the matter. Singapore Airlines has not yet responded to requests for comment.
