Singapore Airlines A350-900’s First Airborne!
Singapore Airlines A350-900’s First Airborne!
Singapore
Airline, Airbus and aviation enthusiasts are recently very excited about the airlines’
first Airbus, 350-900XWB’ maiden flight in Toulouse, France.
The aircraft
will now enter the final phase of production, which includes additional ground
checks and some remaining test flights. Singapore Airline is excited that they
will receive their first A35-900 in the coming days.
According to the
Airbus, the aircraft, featuring the airline’s iconic livery, will now enter the
final production phase. The final production will cover further ground checks
and test flights, before the delivery.
Singapore
Airline has 67 A350 XWBs orders, which will be operated on long range flights,
as well as on selected regional services. Seven of the aircraft will be
delivered with an ultra-long range capability for flights of up to 19 hours,
allowing the carrier to resume non-stop flights to the US.
The A350 XWB has
the edge aerodynamic design, new carbon fiber fuselage and wings, plus new
fuel-efficient Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines which altogether makes Airbus
A350s operational efficiency, with a 25% reduction in fuel burn and emissions,
and significantly lower maintenance costs.
As of today,
Airbus has near 800 A350 XWB orders from more than 40 customers worldwide.
On 14th
October 2015, the first A350-900 for Singapore Airlines was revealed in the
airline’s livery following completion of painting in Toulouse.
We are very much
looking forward to the arrival of the new A350s which will be fitted with our
newest-generation cabin products, providing more comfort to our customers. This
includes new Business Class, Premium Economy Class and Economy Class seats, and
the world’s most advanced in-flight entertainment system,” said Senior Vice
President Marketing Planning, Ms Lee Wen Fen.
“Our investment
in the A350s is in line with Singapore Airlines’ longstanding commitment to
operate a young and modern fleet. The highly efficient new aircraft will offer
us the potential to open new routes, enhancing our network and further
strengthening the Singapore hub.”
We are excited to see another A350-900 takes the skies for a Singapore Airline livery.
Photos: Airliners.net
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