SIA’s low cost venture to operate 777-200s

Singapore Airlines said its new long-haul, low-cost carrier, which will commence operations from next year, has selected the Boeing 777-200 aircraft for its fleet.

"Aircraft will initially be acquired from Singapore Airlines and reconfigured in a new seating layout," Singapore Airlines, the world's second-largest carrier by market value, said in a statement.

Singapore Airlines did not elaborate how many planes that the new carrier will use.

SIA had 35 777-200ERs in its fleet as of 31 March, according to Ascend.

Campbell Wilson, newly named CEO of the LCC, said, "The selection of the initial fleet marks another milestone in the establishment of the new airline. The process is progressing well for our launch next year."

SIA said in a statement that "the aircraft type was selected following a detailed evaluation ... The 777-200's proven versatility and reliability are key deciding factors in the selection."