SIA injects $1.1b into Airbus A350 Cabin Retrofit Programme

The programme is expected to be completed by 2030.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will launch a $1.1b multi-year program to install its all-new long-haul cabin products across its fleet of 41 Airbus A350-900 long-haul and ultra-long-range (ULR) aircraft.

The products include new Business Class seats in all 41 aircraft as well as enhanced Premium Economy Class and Economy Class seats.

The airline will also introduce a luxurious First Class cabin in its seven A350-900ULR aircraft.

Post-retrofit, the 34 A350-900 long-haul aircraft will be configured with 42 Business Class seats, 24 Premium Economy Class seats, and 192 Economy Class seats.

Meanwhile, the seven A350-900ULR variants will feature four First Class seats, 70 Business Class seats, and 58 Premium Economy Class seats.

The aircraft will be retrofitted by SIA Engineering Company in Singapore. The first retrofitted A350-900 long-haul aircraft is expected to enter service in Q2 2026, whilst the first A350-900ULR variant will follow in Q1 2027.

The entire programme is set to be completed by the end of 2030.

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