Royal Brunei: 777 ab 10.6.2010

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Royal Brunei launch Boeing 777 service from Jun 10 « AIRLINE ROUTE UPDATES

Royal Brunei is introducing leased Boeing 777-200ER aircraft (formerly operated by Singapore Airlines) to its operation. The 777-200ER is configured in C30Y255. Per GDS timetable display on 15APR10, the 777 is to enter service on 24JUN10, on following routes:

eff 24JUN10 Bandar Seri Begawan - Dubai - London Heathrow
eff 25JUN10 Bandar Seri Begawan - Brisbane
 

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It had been thought that Royal Brunei Airlines (RBA) would lease B777-300ERs from Jet Airways (see online news, December 23, 2009). But the carrier has instead plumped for B777-200ERs from SIA.

Confirmation of the deal is now posted on RBA’s website with the new craft expected to enter service in the third week of next month (June).

These leased SIA B777s do not have the “uber luxury” premium cabins of the Jet Airways’ craft (which, incidentally are now leased by Thai Airways - see online news April 6) but they do represent a big improvement on RBA’s smaller B767-300ERs which currently ply its flagship routes between UK and Australia via Brunei.

Cabin interiors will remain unchanged so expect business class to feature SIA’s “Raffles” seats which are angled lie-flat rather than fully flat. However RBA will be installing its own IFE (inflight entertainment) system.

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Royal Brunei Airlines took delivery of its first Boeing 777-200ER, which landed today at Brunei International Airport at 11am.

The airline Chief Executive Officer, Robert Yang along with members of RBA's Senior Management and staff gathered at Hangar 3 to meet the aircraft upon arrival.

Imam Hj Muslim Hj Abd Razak was invited to give a traditional blessing.

This will be the first of six Boeing 777-200ER aircraft that Royal Brunei Airlines will lease from Singapore Airlines. The remaining aircraft are scheduled to be delivered between June and September 2010.

RBA's Boeing 777-200ERs have 30 Business Class seats that are ergonomically designed to offer a unique relaxing space. The Business Class seat deploys into an inclined full length flat-bed which, along with a plush duvet and larger pillow, are designed to offer passengers peaceful sleep throughout their journey.

In the Economy Class cabin there are 255 seats with a 33 inch seat pitch. Economy Class passengers may also recline their seats at the touch of a button.

All seats will be equipped with personal screens featuring the SkyShow system that offers passengers a number of entertainment options throughout their flight including hit movies, classic Hollywood films and TV programmes for all ages and audio-on-demand. A selection of video games is also available.

RBA will be utilising the 777s to replace its current Boeing 767-300ER aircraft and will operate long haul flights from Bandar Seri Begawan to the United Kingdom, Middle East, Australia and New Zealand.

Royal Brunei Airlines | Arrival of RBA's first Boeing 777-200ER aircraft


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These leased SIA B777s do not have the “uber luxury” premium cabins of the Jet Airways’ craft (which, incidentally are now leased by Thai Airways - see online news April 6) but they do represent a big improvement on RBA’s smaller B767-300ERs which currently ply its flagship routes between UK and Australia via Brunei.

Cabin interiors will remain unchanged so expect business class to feature SIA’s “Raffles” seats which are angled lie-flat rather than fully flat. However RBA will be installing its own IFE (inflight entertainment) system.

SIA operated these B777s in a two-class layout with 30 business class seats (disposed 2-2-2) with 57 ins of legroom and with 255 economy class seats (3-3-3) with 34 ins of legroom.