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First ultra-long-range Airbus A350 XWB rolls out of paintshop
The first ultra-long-range Airbus A350 XWB to be delivered to launch customer Singapore Airlines has rolled out of the paintshop in the carrier’s livery. Now at an advanced stage of production, the aircraft will undergo further testing before being delivered to the airline in the coming months.
Singapore Airlines to bring Airbus A350-900ULR to Los Angeles route
Singapore Airlines will launch non-stop flights between Singapore and Los Angeles using the new Airbus A350-900ULR (ultra-long-range) aircraft in November.
Singapore Airlines signs Skyscanner distribution deal
Singapore Airlines has signed its first new distribution capability connection, with travel search site Skyscanner. Through this connection, customers will be able to book SIA flights more conveniently through Skyscanner.
Ultra-long-range A350 XWB one step closer to Singapore Airlines debut
The ultra-long-range version of the A350 XWB, MSN 216, has successfully completed its first flight.
Singapore Airlines becomes launch customer for Boeing Dreamliner 787-10
Boeing and Singapore Airlines have celebrated the delivery of the first 787-10 airplane, the newest and largest member of the Dreamliner family. About 3,000 people marked the milestone at Boeing’s facility in North Charleston, South Carolina where the latest 787 model is manufactured.
Airbus debuts ultra-long-range A350 XWB ahead of Singapore Airlines launch
The first ultra-long-range version of the A350 XWB has rolled out of the Airbus final assembly line in Toulouse. The latest variant of the best-selling A350 XWB family will be able to fly further than any other commercial airliner and will enter service with launch operator Singapore Airlines later this year.
Singapore Airlines to bring new cabin product to London
Singapore Airlines today announced that London and Hong Kong will be the next destinations to be served by its newest Airbus A380 aircraft, featuring the airline’s recently unveiled new cabin products.
Rare bright spot for Airbus A380 as Singapore Airlines welcomes latest plane to fleet
Singapore Airlines has taken delivery of the first of five new A380 aircraft scheduled to join the carrier’s fleet over the coming year, at a special ceremony hosted by Airbus in Toulouse.
Singapore Airlines launches new Auckland departure with Air New Zealand
Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand have announced they will jointly launch a third daily flight between Singapore and Auckland from October 28th next year, boosting capacity on the route by up to 40 per cent and adding more than 165,000 seats annually between the two cities.
Singapore Airlines selects Airbus to overhaul A380 fleet
Airbus has been selected by Singapore Airlines to provide cabin retrofit services for 14 A380 aircraft currently in service with the carrier. The retrofit programme, which will be undertaken at SIA Engineering Company in Singapore, will see the airline’s recently launched cabin products installed on the aircraft.
Boeing unveils $14bn Singapore Airlines deal during White House ceremony
Boeing and Singapore Airlines have formally announced a deal for 20 777-9s and 19 787-10s, during a ceremony at the White House. The order, previously attributed to an unidentified customer, is worth $13.8 billion at current list prices.
Boeing rolls first 787-10 Dreamliner off production line
Boeing has rolled out the first 787-10 Dreamliner built for Singapore Airlines at its final assembly facility in North Charleston, South Carolina. The airplane will now undergo the painting of the airline’s livery and begin its system checks, fuelling, and engine runs.