Where is registration: 9V-SWC (77W) ?

[SQ9VSKA]

It is noted that SQ generally retains a sequence in aircraft registration by type and model. What happen to 9V-SWC in there 777-300ER group?

Also noted in assigned registrations for upcoming 77W deliveries, both SWQ and SWR are omitted from sequence. (9V-SWM, SWN, SWO, SWP and SWS)

Just curious....if anyone knows SQ's rationalization. Thanks.

[Singapore_Air]

It has been long suspected, at least on this forum, that it is because SWC could mean toilet.

[kelvgoh]

then again SQ did register one of their A300s (a long time ago) as 9V-STD

[Coles]

then again SQ did register one of their A300s (a long time ago) as 9V-STD

I believe in Singapore they use the term STI for sexually transmitted infection.

The nose gear flap contains the last two letters of the registration, so 9V-SWC would have had "WC", which as Singapore_Air mentions, may not be desirable.

[SQflyergirl]

Never underestimate asian superstition!

[Greatfox]

I'm highjacking this thread a bit, mods feel free to move it I just don't want to create more mess. Does anyone know why some of SQ's 747-300 BIGTOP fleet had American registrations instead of the 9V-SK* registrations allocated to them?

[SQ9VSKA]

It has been long suspected, at least on this forum, that it is because SWC could mean toilet.

Wow....Interesting indeed! Very good reason to omit "SWC".

Thanks Singapore_Air