Singapore Airlines Orders 29 Airbus Planes

Singapore Airlines has selected a large fleet of Airbus airliners to meet its future wide-body fleet requirements. According to Airbus, the Letter of Intent (LOI) covers an order of nine firm A380-800s, and six new options, utilizing delivery positions protected by options in the Airline's initial order for ten aircraft in 2001. The LOI also includes 20 orders and 20 options for the all new A350 XWB-900.

According to Airbus, the A350 XWB is the company's response to market demand for a medium capacity long range wide-body family. Available from 2012, it will have a 21st Century design with a new and wider fuselage for extra space and passenger comfort, claims Airbus.

Singapore Airlines' first A350 XWB will be delivered in 2012 and operated on the airline's medium to long range routes across the Asia-Pacific region.

SOURCE: Airbus