The New Nation - Internet Edition

Singapore Airlines received delivery of the first A380 in Toulouse, France, on the 15 October 2007, says a press release. This super-jumbo then landed on the island of Singapore on the evening of 17 October with much aplomb and excitement.

The A380 is scheduled to fly today (Friday, the 25 October) on a flight for Charity. From 28 October, Singapore Airlines' first A380 will be deployed as one of the three daily services from Singapore to Sydney. Originally designed to accommodate 525 seats in a three-class configuration, Singapore Airlines A380 seats only 471 passengers in a three-class configuration ensuring a more spacious and comfortable travel experience on this super-jumbo.

The considerably lower fuel burn and lowest emissions per passenger, makes the A380 one of the environmentally friendliest aircraft. The new technology, design, airframe

construction and engines all aid in making the A380 one of the quietest large passenger jets ever built. Cabin amenity is substantially improved, with significantly lower cabin noise throughout, improving passenger comfort and well being, translating to better travel for customers.

Cheang Kok Ming, General Manager Bangladesh of Singapore Airlines reaffirms saying, "This a great opportunity to serve our local customers by offering more seats and the finest products in the sky, when we first fly to Sydney in the A380. We believe the A380 will Singapore Airlines receives the technologically advanced A 380 aircraft affirming the airline's commitment to strive for the best. This super-jumbo then landed on the island of Singapore on the evening of 17 October with much aplomb and excitement. A380 is considered the fiendliest airbus for technology, design and airframe