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Singapore Airlines
IATA: SQ
ICAO: SIA
Callsign: SINGAPORE
Active
Airline Information
| Country | Singapore (SG) |
|---|---|
| Type | Scheduled |
| IATA Code | SQ |
| ICAO Code | SIA |
| Callsign | SINGAPORE |
| Hub Airport | SIN — Singapore Changi |
| Fleet Size | 160 aircraft |
| Average Fleet Age | 8.1 years |
| Founded | 1972 |
| Status | Active |
| Low-Cost Carrier | No |
Fleet Composition (95 aircraft)
| Aircraft Type | Count | Engine | Avg Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
| ▶ Boeing 777 | 51 | JET | 12.2 yrs |
| ▶ Airbus A330/A340 | 24 | JET | 5.8 yrs |
| |||
| ▶ Airbus A380 | 19 | JET | 7.8 yrs |
| |||
| ▶ Boeing 747 | 1 | JET | 14.0 yrs |
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