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Malaysia–Singapore Airlines (abbreviation MSA) was the multinational flag carrier of Malaysia and Singapore.The airline was previously renamed twice, being founded as Malayan Airways from 1946 to 1963, Malaysian Airways from 1963 to 1965, and ultimately in 1966 as a result of a joint ownership of the airline by the governments of the two countries not long after Singapore was expelled from ...
The Singapore Airlines logo is a stylised bird. The kris is central in Singapore Airlines' branding, such as the SilverKris lounge and the KrisWorld entertainment system. The logo has remained unchanged since Singapore Airlines' inception from the split of Malaysia–Singapore Airlines, except for a minor tweak in 1987. Corporate livery
In 1966, following Singapore's separation from the federation, the airline's name was changed again, to Malaysia-Singapore Airlines (MSA). The next year had a rapid expansion in the airline's fleet and routes, including the purchase of MSA's first Boeing aircraft: the Boeing 707s , as well as completion of a new high-rise headquarters in Singapore.
The aircraft involved was a 16-year-old Boeing 777-312ER, registered as 9V-SWM, with manufacturer serial number 34578 and line number 701. It first flew on February 2008 and was equipped with two General Electric GE90-115B engines. The aircraft was delivered to Singapore Airlines in 2008. Accident
On 14 May 1966 (), the airline officially became the national airline of Malaysia and Singapore, jointly operated by both countries. [9] [10] The company was re-christened again on 1 January 1967 ( 1967-01-01 ) , [11] this time to Malaysia–Singapore Airlines (MSA). [12]
Singapore Airlines fleet Aircraft In service Orders Passengers Notes R F J P Y Total Refs Airbus A350-900: 57 1: 42 24 187 253 Largest operator. Includes 9V-SMF, the 10,000th Airbus aircraft ever built.
Batik Air Malaysia. On 28 April 2022, Malindo Air was rebranded as Batik Air Malaysia in line with the Lion Group's goal to establish a common identity for the full service airlines within the group. Following this, the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was reintroduced into the fleet.
Singapore Airlines presently operates the longest and second longest flights in the world, non-stop to New York–JFK and Newark Liberty respectively, using the Airbus A350-900ULR. Singapore to Newark was the world's longest flight from 2004-2013, and 2018-2021, when they started JFK to Singapore. [6]