New SIN-CBR-WLG Service

[SQ228]

At this point we are expecting a 9V-SQ* or SR* to fly the route but not SRJ or SRL.

[Cheska]

Very excited to have just booked return flight from Rome to Singapore (stay overnight) then back to Canberra. No more having to fly into Sydney and staying there overnight and then another flight back to Canberra. Thanks SQ

[FN-GM]

Is it likely to be a -200ER as apposed to a -200 due to the runway length restrictions?

[loldude333]

Is it likely to be a -200ER as apposed to a -200 due to the runway length restrictions?

Wouldn't it be there other way around? Since the MTOW of the 200ER would be higher due to increased fuel capacity.

[FN-GM]

Wouldn't it be there other way around? Since the MTOW of the 200ER would be higher due to increased fuel capacity.

The 777-200ER engines produce more thrust than the -200 so I would have thought they would be better on smaller runways.

Fun fact, all the SQ 777-200's are infact 777-200ER but have reduced engine thrust making them -200's. So technically all of them have the same fuel capacity, although they might not use all tanks on the 777-200.

[SQ228]

I can't remember where and when it was announced but I remember it was clearly a derated 772 specified, not the still-ER variety.

It kind of makes sense insofar as they would be wanting a higher J capacity for the two capital cities perhaps, albeit an inferior product.

My guess is that it'll be an early candidate for the A350 regional when they start arriving. Until then, I'd be thinking they'll be rostering some of their more experienced pilots...

[wlgspotter]

I can't remember where and when it was announced but I remember it was clearly a derated 772 specified, not the still-ER variety.

Hey SQ228 - I think it was mentioned in one of the original news pieces when SQ first confirmed the route, as reported here http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/n...&ref=nzhbiz_tw and http://www.ausbt.com.au/singapore-ai...nberra-airport

[SQ228]

Hey SQ228 - I think it was mentioned in one of the original news pieces when SQ first confirmed the route, as reported here http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/n...&ref=nzhbiz_tw and http://www.ausbt.com.au/singapore-ai...nberra-airport

Thanks wlgspotter, that would be the confirmation. 38J/228Y can only be the SQ/SR series refitted 772s. One would assume that the journalist could manage to copy those figures verbatim from an SQ press release!

[MAN Flyer]

Unfortunately had to cancel my booking for the inaugural. Shame as I was looking forward to the presumed full power take off from WLG, as well as the interesting landing.

[StarG]

Had to cancel my booking as well unfortunately. Will be somewhere up north of SIN instead.

[MAN Flyer]

Had to cancel my booking as well unfortunately. Will be somewhere up north of SIN instead.

That's a shame, I was looking forward to your TR.

Have to save it for the SFO nonstop inaugural instead.

[9V-SPL]

At the moment, it is 9V-SRP that is scheduled to do the inaugural SQ291/20SEP.

[Tonitan]

Was in T3 earlier and the media for the inaugural event has slowly arrived into Sin judging by the guest pick ups I would think it would see some success serving a very niche part of both countries with healthy catchment. Only downside is the dreaded 38J regional layout..

[loldude333]

9V-SRP is off to CBR! Hoping that things won't get too hairy at WLG....

[SilverKrisSRG]

Whoah... 13 year old aircraft ...#9V-SRP