That is quite an absurd answer to a problem. Instead of taking a step back in the process of innovation, a step forward would be better in every sense. I do know for a fact, that BP is working hard and will release in the near future sampels for testing a low Octane ATF, that will help airlines cut emissions.

Have to remember that winglets are only there for fuel preservation, so in-flight i doubt if one is missing it will create any drag problems.

( Although i do have a 42 year old vintage Ford Mustang sitting in my garage gathering dust )

I am sorry not a very appropriate thread… but SACRILAGE STEVE!!!!!!!!! 😡

Some good competition for Emirates, will be good to see the Etihad colours at Melbourne.

SIA seem very commmited to the A350XWB program, and have been all through the process. As interim capacity they intend to take 19x A330s, which would suggest that the A350 is primarily going to be used within Asia, as I expect the A330s will provide services on short/medium length high demand services, such as Bangkok, Hong Kong, Tokyo etc, and probably to Australasia.

Australiasia is a major earner for SIA, the operate daily flights into Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth and twice daily services to Melbourne and Sydney. I do not think that the 330s will be utalised on these routes since the capacity is required to cover the traffic. The 772’s operating on Sydney and Melbourne are being taken over by the longer 773’s as SIA for most part of the year has an exceptional payload from both these cities. Although i do agree with you that the 330s may extensivly be used to places such as Bangkok, KL, Tokyo. SQ currently uses 777s for both BKK and KL. The 330s can serve a similar role in the SQ fleet as they serve in the Qantas fleet, high capacity feeder routes.

I’m afraid it’s delivery has been delayed a little too long for a second daily service to London, probably by about 25 years or more, currently SIA operates thrice daily from SIN to LHR, all with 747-400s. They would be highly unlikely to place the A350 onto this route as it is earmarked for capacity increases, rather than reductions, through the introduction of A380s.

The A380 will eventually take over routes such as LHR, CDG and FRA. While also taking over LAX and SFO. This will free up some of the 777 fleet for SQ while giving them oppurtunity to slowly phase out some of the 747s. I have heard that SQ is looking for expansion within US with flights to places such as Houstan, Boston and Miami while also looking for new routes in South America and Europe.

I will be of zilch use for you… but just wanted to say that Kastrup is the best airport in Europe, and Copenhagen the best city. 😀

Hey Kabir:
Any more word on 9W operating to Glasgow?? the MD in a recent interview mentioned GLA as a near future destination they would add to their routes.

9W will look at options such as GLA if they see that there is no scope to gain slots ot LHR once there heavy bodies start coming in. I can see them using if not GLA, but Birmingham as a big base for flights into UK and onto North America. 9W is aiming for the east coast operatins bases like China, Japan and possibly Seol.

There are already rumours of AI buying stake in JAT, to gain spaces at LHR, showing that slots are becoming a big issue for UK operations. I dont see GLA as a major hub for 9W but definately yes one or two flights through GLA onto the Americas is highly lucrative, hence possible.