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Singapore Airlines postpones debut of new premium class hard product in Airbus A350 fleet
May 7th 2026
Industry-wide supply chain constraints and a delay in certifying one of the new seats force Singapore Airlines (SIA) to postpone the introduction of the next-generation first- and business-class seats on its Airbus A350-900 fleet. Read More » The SIA spokesperson told The Straits Times that the new launch date is now planned for the first quarter of 2027, instead of the second quarter of 2026, as announced in November 2024. The Star Alliance carrier will upgrade the cabins of 41 Airbus A350 aircraft. The makeover covers all cabin classes and will be done in Singapore by SIA Engineering. 34 A350-900 long-haul aircraft will have 42 business-class seats, 24 premium economy seats, and 192 economy-class seats. The seven A350-900 ultra-long-range jets will be equipped with four first-class seats (currently unavailable on this aircraft type), 70 business-class seats, and 58 premium economy seats. The details of the new product will be unveiled later this year.
