Singapore Airline adds first Airbus to its fleet

Singapore Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus -- A350-900 -- from the Airbus delivery centre in Toulouse, the company said in a statement.

It is the first of 67 A350 aircraft on the firm's order, including seven of an ultra-long-range variant for which Singapore Airlines will be the launch customer, it said.

The company marked this milestone with a ceremony in Toulouse, which was attended by Singapore Airlines' Chief Executive Goh Choon Phong, Airbus Executive Vice President and Head of Programmes Didier Evrard, and Rolls-Royce President for Civil Aerospace Eric Schulz. 

“The addition of the A350-900 exemplifies Singapore Airlines' longstanding commitment to operating a young and modern fleet,” Goh said at the event.

“The A350 will be a game-changer for us, allowing flights to more long-haul destinations on a non-stop basis, which will help us boost our network competitiveness and further develop the important Singapore hub,” he said.

“In addition to the latest technologies provided

with  the new aircraft, our customers will enjoy our latest-generation in-flight cabin products on the A350-900. This includes our award-winning business class, premium economy class and economy class seats, as well as our highly advanced in-flight entertainment system, Krisworld.”