SilkAir takes delivery of first 737 MAX 8

SilkAir (Singapore) has taken delivery of it's first Boeing 737 MAX 8, one of 31 it has on order. The airline already has 17 737-800s, which along with the new 737 MAX deliveries will entirely replace the remaining A319s and A320s. SilkAir originally commenced services with an MD-87 and 737-300s before replacing them with new A320 family aircraft.

Boeing 737 MAX 8 MSN 44246 L/N 6535 F/F 9/12/17 SilkAir 9V-MBA Delivered 9/28/17

The MAX 8 will enter service with SilkAir 10/5/17 in a two class configuration; 12 business class and 144 economy seats for a total capacity of 156.

SilkAir - Current Fleet
3 x A319
10 x A320
17 x 737-800
1 x 737 MAX 8
Total: 31