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Boeing 747

Singapore Airlines Boeing 747-412 taking off from London Heathrow Airport.
Singapore Airlines Boeing 747-412 taking off from London Heathrow Airport.

The Boeing 747s have been the primary long-range aircraft for the airline since their introduction into the fleet, first with the -212B variant in 31 July 1973. SIA was, at one time, the world's largest operator of the -400 variant when the 34th airframe was delivered on 13 October 1994[113] and was the first to fly the aircraft on a commercial trans-Pacific flight.[106] 9V-SMU, delivered to the airline on 13 October 1993, was the 1000th 747 to be delivered by Boeing and was commemorated with the words "1000th Boeing 747" painted on its fuselage.[114]

Boeing 747-412s with registration 9V-SPP and 9V-SPR are painted in Star Alliance livery, though still retaining SIA's corporate logo on the tail. A Boeing 747 registered 9V-SPQ has larger tail logo and titles.

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Boeing 777

Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-200 at Singapore Changi Airport
Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-200 at Singapore Changi Airport
Boeing 777-300ER (9V-SWA), the first of the -300ER variant to be delivered on 23 November 2006, completing its first flight to Zurich International Airport. SIA is the world's largest operator of the Boeing 777 family, with 69 in its fleet and another 8 on order and 13 on option.
Boeing 777-300ER (9V-SWA), the first of the -300ER variant to be delivered on 23 November 2006, completing its first flight to Zurich International Airport. SIA is the world's largest operator of the Boeing 777 family, with 69 in its fleet and another 8 on order and 13 on option.

All of Singapore Airlines' 777-212s are the Extended Range (ER) models, featuring centre fuel tanks for maximum storage. The airline, however, has classified only the 9V-SV* registered series of aircraft as 777-200ERs as those planes are certified to 656,000 lb (298,000 kg) Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) and fly the longer intercontinental routes. The 9V-SR* and 9V-SQ* registered aircraft feature de-rated engines which can be electronically re-programmed to produce more thrust and thus operate longer flights at higher MTOWs if needed.[citation needed] The airline announced the order of 19 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in August 2004 with the order signed on 23 December 2004, during which an unused option for the Boeing 777 family was converted into an order for Boeing 777-300ER.[citation needed] Singapore Airlines became the world's largest operator of the Boeing 777 when it took delivery of its 58th such aircraft, a Boeing 777-200ER, on 6 May 2005,[115] and has 71 in its fleet as of 15 March 2008.[116] The airline's new Boeing 777-300ERs entered commercial service on 5 December 2006, on the Singapore-Paris route. Coincidently, this aircraft introduced Singapore Airlines' new First Class, Business Class, and Economy Class products. Singapore Airlines also recently took delivery of the 600th 777 produced.[117]

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Airbus A340

The first 777s were ordered as a replacement for Singapore Airlines' relatively young fleet of A340-300 aircraft, with Boeing assuming ownership of the A340s as part of the deal.[citation needed] This was seen as a setback for Airbus, which had started delivery of the aircraft only a few years earlier. Two of the 17 A340-300s traded to Boeing Aircraft Holding Company as part of the deal never flew in revenue service for Singapore Airlines and were handed over for resale within months of initial delivery. The A340-300 was intended to be a replacement for a cancelled McDonnell Douglas MD-11 order, as the MD-11 could not meet Singapore Airlines' range requirements.[118]

Singapore Airlines subsequently took delivery of the Airbus A340-500, a long-range version of the A340.[119] The A340-500s feature Raffles Class cabins in 2-2-2 configuration and Executive Economy class cabins with a 2-3-2 configuration. The A340-500s are used for the ultra long-haul routes from Singapore to Los Angeles and Newark non-stop. Singapore Airlines operates the world's longest non-stop flights, SQ21 and SQ22 using the A340-500s that fly between Singapore Changi Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport.[120] When flying from Singapore to New Jersey, the plane usually flies over the North Pole and crosses the Arctic Ocean. The length of this route is 9530mi (8280nm) or 15340km.[citation needed] Singapore Airlines announced that its five A340-500s would be reconfigured to seat 100 in a business class only layout by May 2008 for its non-stop flights to Newark and to Los Angeles.[121] According to the airline, the change was decided due to the demand for business class seats on the 19-hour flight.[122]

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Airbus A380

Airbus A380 at Singapore Changi Airport.
Airbus A380 at Singapore Changi Airport.

Singapore Airlines became the first airline to operate the Airbus A380-800 when it entered service on 25 October 2007 after a series of delays.[123][124] The airline has orders for 19 A380s with another six options, with plans to introduce the aircraft on the "Kangaroo Route" from Sydney to London, via Singapore.[125] The first flight was a return trip from Singapore to Sydney, with a flight designation of SQ380 to signify the first flight of the A380.[126] To mark this moment in aviation history, SIA auctioned all the tickets in a special agreement with eBay, beginning on 27 August 2007 for two weeks, and donating all proceeds to charity.[127] The airline announced that it has raised nearly $1.3 million dollars for charity.[128]

With the delivery of the third A380 services to London Heathrow commenced on 18 March 2008,[129] and delivery of the fourth aircraft has seen the commencement of flights to Tokyo on 20 May 2008. [130] Singapore Airlines is reportedly considering extending A380 services to Beijing, Hong Kong, Melbourne and Los Angeles.

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Incidents and accidents

This covers Singapore Airlines flights; for incidents relating to SilkAir see that article

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  104. ^ to increase flights to Shanghai, Australia and Dubai
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  110. ^ Boeing: Boeing Confirms Singapore Airlines Choice Of 777-200ERs
  111. ^ Boeing and Airbus Battle Over Singapore Airline Sales - New York Times
  112. ^ As depicted on the reserve of the 20 Dollars banknote, Bird Series of the Singapore Currency
  113. ^ Singapore Airlines Boeing 747-400 Fleet World's Largest
  114. ^ SIA B747-412 9V-SMU "1000 th Boeing747"
  115. ^ Singapore Airlines becomes largest operator of Boeing 777
  116. ^ Singapore Airlines Fleet Information. Singapore Airlines (2007-11-03).
  117. ^ Boeing reaches milestone with 600th 777 jet
  118. ^ McDonnell Loses Sale To Airbus - International Herald Tribune
  119. ^ A340-500
  120. ^ Singapore Airlines to pioneer all-business-class flights across Pacific - Los Angeles Times
  121. ^ Singapore Air plans all-business class flights to US | Industries | Industrials, Materials & Utilities | Reuters
  122. ^ Singapore Airlines to pioneer all-business-class flights across Pacific -} Los Angeles Times
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  124. ^ "Singapore Airlines reveals delivery date for first Airbus A380" Flight Global, 16/08/07
  125. ^ Airliner World, March 2005
  126. ^ First A380 Flight On 25-26 October
  127. ^ Singapore Airlines A380 > First A380 flight to be sold for charity
  128. ^ "SIA's A380 auction raises nearly $1.3 million" Flight Global, 13/09/07
  129. ^ [1]
  130. ^ Singapore Airlines News Releases

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