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Inside SilkAir's new Boeing 737 MAX 8

Singapore Airlines' regional arm SilkAir is upgrading its ageing Airbus A319 and A320 fleet with Boeing's new 737 MAX 8 jets.
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Singapore Airlines' regional arm SilkAir is upgrading its ageing Airbus A319 and A320 fleet with Boeing's new 737 MAX 8 jets.

A signature feature of these next-gen Boeing 737s are the 'split scimitar' wingtips, which reduce drag and boost fuel efficiency.
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A signature feature of these next-gen Boeing 737s are the 'split scimitar' wingtips, which reduce drag and boost fuel efficiency.

SilkAir's Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets have 12 business class seats up front, and 144 seats in the economy cabin.
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SilkAir's Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets have 12 business class seats up front, and 144 seats in the economy cabin.

The all-new business class seats are far more spacious than their siblings on the Airbus A319 and A320.
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The all-new business class seats are far more spacious than their siblings on the Airbus A319 and A320.

In addition to a generous 49
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In addition to a generous 49" pitch (up from 39" on the Airbus fleet), the recline increases from 8" to a nap-friendly 12".

Each seat boasts a spacious side pocket for easy access to personal items as well as AC and USB power sockets.
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Each seat boasts a spacious side pocket for easy access to personal items as well as AC and USB power sockets.

Business class flyers can also enjoy freshly-brewed gourmet Illy coffee above the clouds.
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Business class flyers can also enjoy freshly-brewed gourmet Illy coffee above the clouds.

SilkAir's inflight meals for business class flights over three hours cover eastern and western options, such as this Singaporean nonya laksa...
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SilkAir's inflight meals for business class flights over three hours cover eastern and western options, such as this Singaporean nonya laksa...

... chicken masala served with vegetables and spiced rice...
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... chicken masala served with vegetables and spiced rice...

... and a simpler 'chicken caesar sandwich' served with caesar salad.
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... and a simpler 'chicken caesar sandwich' served with caesar salad.

There are no video screens in either business class or economy: movies, TV shows and music from the SilkAir Studio system are beamed over WiFi to tablets and smartphones.
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There are no video screens in either business class or economy: movies, TV shows and music from the SilkAir Studio system are beamed over WiFi to tablets and smartphones.

The 144 slimline economy class seats in the Boeing 737 MAX 8 are ranked in a familiar 3-3 layout...
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The 144 slimline economy class seats in the Boeing 737 MAX 8 are ranked in a familiar 3-3 layout...

... with SilkAir opting for both aqua and light grey seat colours to break up the cabin.
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... with SilkAir opting for both aqua and light grey seat colours to break up the cabin.

Each seat sports a seat-back holder for tablets and smartphones plus a handy USB power socket.
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Each seat sports a seat-back holder for tablets and smartphones plus a handy USB power socket.

Of course, you can always plonk your tablet onto the tray table too.
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Of course, you can always plonk your tablet onto the tray table too.

SilkAir will have three Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets in the air by the end of 2017, and a staggering 34 more still to come.
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SilkAir will have three Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets in the air by the end of 2017, and a staggering 34 more still to come.

SilkAir will have three Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets in the air by the end of 2017, and a staggering 34 more still to come.
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SilkAir will have three Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets in the air by the end of 2017, and a staggering 34 more still to come.

Singapore Airlines' regional arm SilkAir is upgrading its ageing Airbus A319 and A320 fleet with Boeing's new 737 MAX 8 jets.
A signature feature of these next-gen Boeing 737s are the 'split scimitar' wingtips, which reduce drag and boost fuel efficiency.
SilkAir's Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets have 12 business class seats up front, and 144 seats in the economy cabin.
The all-new business class seats are far more spacious than their siblings on the Airbus A319 and A320.
In addition to a generous 49
Each seat boasts a spacious side pocket for easy access to personal items as well as AC and USB power sockets.
Business class flyers can also enjoy freshly-brewed gourmet Illy coffee above the clouds.
SilkAir's inflight meals for business class flights over three hours cover eastern and western options, such as this Singaporean nonya laksa...
... chicken masala served with vegetables and spiced rice...
... and a simpler 'chicken caesar sandwich' served with caesar salad.
There are no video screens in either business class or economy: movies, TV shows and music from the SilkAir Studio system are beamed over WiFi to tablets and smartphones.
The 144 slimline economy class seats in the Boeing 737 MAX 8 are ranked in a familiar 3-3 layout...
... with SilkAir opting for both aqua and light grey seat colours to break up the cabin.
Each seat sports a seat-back holder for tablets and smartphones plus a handy USB power socket.
Of course, you can always plonk your tablet onto the tray table too.
SilkAir will have three Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets in the air by the end of 2017, and a staggering 34 more still to come.
SilkAir will have three Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets in the air by the end of 2017, and a staggering 34 more still to come.
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Singapore Airlines' regional arm SilkAir is upgrading its ageing Airbus A319 and A320 fleet with Boeing's new 737 MAX 8 jets.