A350 Deliveries and Routes

[SQ957]

The A350-900 Regional (SH* series) has the same range as the standard A350-900 (SM* series) at 8,100 nmi and is said to be optimised for routes up to 6,800 nmi . It is structurally identical to the standard A350-900, but its Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines will be derated to 75,000lb thrust. Its maximum take-off weight (MTOW) will be limited to 250 tonnes, which compares to 268 tons for the standard A350-900. Operators will be able to revert to the full 268 tonne MTOW for an additional fee.

The Delivery Flight for the A350-900 Regional is non-stop.

Aren’t all SQ longhaul (standard) A350-900s 275 tonnes? A MTOW of 268t tonnes would be too insufficient for a nonstop SFO-SIN flight.

[SilverKrisSRG]

yep, see my pretty pics at post #2369 on the previous page

Yeah, sorry to have overlooked your nice pics, and congratz for you and all Adelaiders for having a new aircraft replacing the old A330, as far as I can recall, it has been 10 years serving ADL, almost the same time serving BNE (I used to reside in BNE). However BNE is luckier to enjoy 9V-SMx as opposed to 9V-SHx, wider seat.

[SQKevin]

Just curious: since the SH* series is meant for regional flights, do they retain the same range as the SM* series A350s? I would imagine that to lower landing costs, the engines are derated etc. Which might impact the range, if there isn't a long enough runway.

Thinking about this because i'm wondering whether the delivery flight is nonstop or truncated like the 787-10s.

The A350-900 Regional (SH* series) has the same range as the standard A350-900 (SM* series) at 8,100 nmi and is said to be optimised for routes up to 6,800 nmi . It is structurally identical to the standard A350-900, but its Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines will be derated to 75,000lb thrust. Its maximum take-off weight (MTOW) will be limited to 250 tonnes, which compares to 278 tons for the standard A350-900. Operators will be able to revert to the full 278 tonne MTOW for an additional fee.

The Delivery Flight for the A350-900 Regional is non-stop.

[loldude333]

Just curious: since the SH* series is meant for regional flights, do they retain the same range as the SM* series A350s? I would imagine that to lower landing costs, the engines are derated etc. Which might impact the range, if there isn't a long enough runway.

Thinking about this because i'm wondering whether the delivery flight is nonstop or truncated like the 787-10s.

[ADL_SQ]

yep, see my pretty pics at post #2369 on the previous page

[SilverKrisSRG]

9V-SHA has taken off on her Delivery Flight as SQ8895. She is expected to arrive at Changi at 7.40pm today (local time).

... and 9V-SHB is doing ADL assignment as her first revenue flight.

[SQKevin]

9V-SHA has taken off on her Delivery Flight as SQ8895. She is expected to arrive at Changi at 7.40pm today (local time).

[SQKevin]

9V-SHA is finally ready for delivery. Her Delivery Flight should take place later today.

Airbus A350 -941 254 9V-SHA Singapore Airlines delivery 17dec18 TLS-SIN ex F-WZGX
http://www.skyliner-aviation.de/regd...LC=nav4&page=2

[ADL_SQ]

9V-SHB operating as SQ279, has arrived in Adelaide this morning at 8:13am (ACDST) to a traditional water cannon welcome.

[SQfanatic]

SQfanatic, I believe you missed my latest update on 9V-SHA yesterday. Please see the quoted post above.

Yeah got it now. Thanks for the clarification.

[SQKevin]

9V-SHA has not been cleared for delivery. She is currently performing a 3rd CAF. Hopefully she will be delivered early in the coming week.

No news about 9V-SHA at all. I wonder what's up.

SQfanatic, I believe you missed my latest update on 9V-SHA yesterday. Please see the quoted post above.

[wlgspotter]

I'm acutely aware of demand in and out of MEL. My point was in relation to previous discussions regarding BNE losing PEY as I believe two of the three long-haul A350s are now to be replaced with regionals that are 2-class. If they are able to charge essentially the same fare to BNE as MEL, and indeed a far higher fare than to LAX and SFO, it's not really indicative that they've been struggling to fill the PEY cabin to BNE.

I wonder what are the loads (and fares) like for J on BNE? Could it be that loads on J may not be that good, and as such, SQ decided to put 2 of the A350 flights to Regionals such that pax who are willing to pay a bit more for a more premium class than Y would have to "step up further" and opt for the new Regional J, with more seats than the current long haul A350 PEY?

[SQfanatic]

There doesn't appear be a double delivery taking place today. 9V-SGG took off on her Delivery Flight this morning as SQ8896. She is expected to arrive at Changi today at 7.30pm (local time). There has been no sign of any activity from 9V-SHA since her 2nd CAF on 12 Dec. We will have to wait and see if she will be delivered later today.

No news about 9V-SHA at all. I wonder what's up.

[SQ228]

That's because esp to and from MEL the demand is high for all classes and SIA will take advantage of the fact and the PEY fares will even go as high as $2,400 during very peak times. But for other routes, comparatively PEY fares are still cheaper especially to the States.

I'm acutely aware of demand in and out of MEL. My point was in relation to previous discussions regarding BNE losing PEY as I believe two of the three long-haul A350s are now to be replaced with regionals that are 2-class. If they are able to charge essentially the same fare to BNE as MEL, and indeed a far higher fare than to LAX and SFO, it's not really indicative that they've been struggling to fill the PEY cabin to BNE.

[wlgspotter]

Lowest SIA premium economy all-in return fares by market (ranked from cheapest to highest price):

Singapore-Hong Kong SGD848
Singapore-Delhi SGD1118
Singapore-Mumbai SGD1138
Singapore-Los Angeles SGD1338
Singapore-San Francisco SGD1388
Singapore-Dubai SGD1398
Singapore-Shanghai SGD1408
Singapore-Beijing SGD1408
Singapore-New York(EWR) SGD1438
Singapore-Seoul SGD1438
Singapore-Osaka SGD1648
Singapore-Brisbane SGD1668
Singapore-Tokyo SGD1688
Singapore-Melbourne SGD1698
Singapore-Canberra SGD1698
Singapore-Sydney SGD1728

Any ideas where would SIN-AKL sit on the list above?