Singapore Airlines regional subsidiary SilkAir has confirmed its decision to convert six Airbus A320-family options into firm orders (Flight International, 24-30 September). SilkAir values the deal for four A320s and two A319s at $328 million, based on list prices. The aircraft will be delivered over five years and increase the airline's fleet to 16 A320-family twinjets. Subject to traffic rights, the move will see SilkAir increasing frequencies and expanding its route network to more cities in China, India and Indo-China.
Source: Flight International
