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Old 12th May 2010, 07:58
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While SQ might have sold 10 777's, only 6 are destined to RBA:

From RBA's website:

Royal Brunei Airlines fleet renewal programme
11 MAY 2010

Royal Brunei Airlines (RBA) today released details about its fleet renewal programme, announcing an agreement to lease six Boeing 777-200ER aircraft from Singapore Airlines (SIA). RBA will be utilising the 777-200ER aircraft to replace its current Boeing 767-300ER aircraft.

Details about the lease agreement were revealed during a signing ceremony held at Royal Brunei Airlines Recreation Club on Tuesday, 11th May 2010. Royal Brunei Airlines was represented by Chief Executive Officer Mr Robert Yang, while Singapore Airlines was represented by Chief Executive Officer, Mr Chew Choon Seng. Present to witness the signing ceremony was RBA Chairman, Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Dewa Dato Seri Setia Lim Jock Seng, members of RBA`s Board of Directors and Senior Management and a delegation from Singapore Airlines.

Introducing the Boeing 777-200ER into Royal Brunei Airlines` fleet is part of the airlines` company plan to renew its fleet and expand its operations. In addition to a higher passenger and cargo capacity than the 767s, the 777s improved product will enhance RBA`s ability to grow its revenue base. Commenting on the agreement, Robert Yang said, "The support that Royal Brunei Airlines received from Singapore Airlines brought this partnership beyond a pure lease. Under the lease terms, selected support programmes provided by Original Equipment Manufacturers to SIA are also provided to RBA to cover the aircraft engines, auxiliary power unit and other selected components."

The first aircraft is set to arrive on 26 May 2010 while the next five aircraft will arrive between June and September 2010.

Each 777-200ER aircraft will seat 30 Business Class and 255 Economy Class passengers. Both cabins will be equipped with RBA`s SkyShow In-flight Entertainment system with personal screens for each passenger. The entertainment options will include video and audio on demand, and a selection of video games.

The first flight of Royal Brunei Airlines` first 777-200ER will be to London via Dubai during the 3rd week of June 2010.



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