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SilkAir Flight 185 was a scheduled international passenger flight operated by a Boeing 737-300 from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport in Jakarta, Indonesia to Changi Airport in Singapore that crashed into the Musi River near Palembang, Sumatra, on 19 December 1997, killing all 97 passengers and seven crew on board.
SilkAir's Boeing 737-800 aircraft operate short- to medium-haul flights. Business Class and Economy Class seating are featured on this aircraft. Inflight entertainment is provided by programs shown on drop-down overhead screens and also through SilkAir Studio.
SilkAir's Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft operate short- to medium-haul flights. Business Class and Economy Class seating are featured on this aircraft. Inflight entertainment is provided through SilkAir Studio.
May 27, 2021 · In August 2012, after 12 years as an all-Airbus operator, SilkAir made a surprise switch back to Boeing with a large order for 23 Boeing 737-800s and 31 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, for expansion and fleet replacement.
Mar 12, 2019 · SINGAPORE - Singapore Airlines confirmed on Tuesday morning (March 12) that its regional arm SilkAir is temporarily withdrawing its Boeing 737 Max 8 fleet from service. This comes after an...
On 19 December 1997, SilkAir Flight 185, operated on a Boeing 737-300 and piloted by Captain Tsu Way Ming, plunged into the Musi River in Sumatra during a routine flight from Jakarta to Singapore, killing all 104 people on board. The crash was investigated by various groups, with different results.
The SilkAir Boeing 737-800 features 162 seats in a 2 cabin configuration. Economy has 150 seats in a 3-3 config; Business class has 12 seats in a 2-2 config; this is pretty standard for these aircraft.
