Singapore Airlines (SIA) is delaying the introduction of its next-generation first and business class seats on its Airbus A350-900 aircraft. Multiple reports say the seats, originally expected to enter service in the second quarter of 2026, are now expected to begin service in the first quarter of 2027. The delay is attributed to supply chain constraints affecting components needed for the seat rollout. In addition, SIA is also waiting for certification of one of the new seats, which further extends the timeline. The change affects the schedule for when customers can start experiencing the new first and business class products on the airline’s A350 fleet. The reports do not indicate a change to the aircraft type itself, only the timing of when the upgraded cabin features will be deployed. SIA’s updated schedule therefore points to a later start date for the seating retrofit, driven by sourcing and regulatory certification steps.
SIA pushes back rollout of new A350 first and business class seats to 2027
Singapore Airlines (SIA) is delaying the introduction of its next-generation first and business class seats on its Airbus A350-900 aircraft. Multiple reports say the seats, originally expected to ente...
- Singapore Airlines delays the rollout of its new first and business class seats on the Airbus A350-900.
- The seats are now expected to enter service in the first quarter of 2027 rather than the second quarter of 2026.
- The delay is linked to supply chain constraints impacting delivery of needed components.
- Certification of at least one of the new seats is also a factor in pushing back the schedule.
Singapore Airlines' next-generation first and business class seats on its Airbus A350-900 aircraft is now expected to enter service in the first quarter of 2027 instead of the second quarter of 2026.
3 months agoThe delay till Q1 2027 is due to supply chain constraints and certification of one of the new seats.
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