[Scythian]

18 hours ago

"Boeing to launch its first new jet in five years with 50-plane commitment from Qatar Airways. 

Boeing Co. is preparing to launch the 777X freighter, its first new jet model in nearly five years, with a 50-plane commitment from Qatar Airways, people familiar with the matter said..


Question:

Can SIA afford to buy this time?
Maybe not.

[Scythian]

Missed to be the first to place order is exposing SIA financial position.

This could also reflecting Singapore Changi airport weakening status as an International transit hub.

Recently, Indonesia govt taken huge airspace back from Singapore's control could spell more trouble ahead.