Singapore Airlines Receives Second A380

Singapore Airlines Receives Second A380

Singapore Airlines has taken delivery of its second A380, the world’s largest passenger aircraft. The aircraft was handed over to Singapore Airlines at the Airbus Delivery Centre in Toulouse, France, on the morning of Friday 11 January (Toulouse time). It arrived in Singapore around 9.00am Saturday 12 January.

Like the first A380 delivered in October 2007, this aircraft is fitted with the new generation Singapore Airlines cabin products, seating 471 in a three class layout. The configuration includes the luxurious Singapore Airlines Suites, the award-winning four-abreast Business Class and a new, more comfortable Economy cabin.

This aircraft will complement the first aircraft, allowing some rotation of aircraft on the existing Sydney route, and providing opportunities for crew training.

Then, on delivery of the third aircraft in late February, Singapore Airlines will mount a daily service between Singapore and London Heathrow.

Singapore Airlines is the first to fly the A380, and is currently the only airline in the world operating the aircraft. It currently flies daily between Singapore and Sydney.

Singapore Airlines has firm orders for a further 17 A380s.

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