SINGAPORE AIRLINES, generally accepted as one of the world”s leading
airlines, and never seemingly worried to be a first, has given Airbus
a much needed boost by adding to its order for ten Airbus A380, the
first to be signed up, with commitment for another nine, and an option
for six. This in spite of the well publicised delays to the aircraft.
SIA is due to get its first A380 in December. The airline has also
committed itself to the A350XWB again first in the queue. Delivery
will not be until 2012 and in the meantime it has again helped Airbus
by leasing 19 A330-200, aircraft that will help keep the A330
production line busy until the new widebody arrives. These sales
follow the decision, announced in June, to order 20 Boeing 787-9s for
delivery between 2011 and 2013, with purchase rights over another 20.
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