The first Singapore Airlines A380 takes shape at the final assembly line in the Airbus Headquarters in Toulouse, France with the installation of the tail fin measuring a whopping 14.1 metres high and 12.9 metres wide.

The historic mounting of the trademark Singapore Airlines logo onto the aircraft fuselage could take place only after transporting the fin from Hamburg, Germany to Toulouse, which took two-and-a-half hours, and then waiting an additional painstaking 11 days for further paintwork to be completed. Singapore Airlines will be the first airline in the world to fly the Airbus A380 in 2006. The Airline made the order for 25 A380s (10 firm and 15 on option) in September 2000.

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Notes to Editors

Singapore Airlines has an extensive global route network, serving 60 cities in 32 countries, from its award-winning hub at Changi Airport.

Experience unparalleled world gourmet cuisine, designed by an international panel of award-winning chefs, including UK's Gordon Ramsay and a selection of the worlds finest wines, hand-picked by our international wine experts.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has now introduced the revolutionary new Raffles Class SpaceBed. The revolutionary new forward facing bed, which is 78 inches long and 27 inches wide, provides unprecedented luxury and comfort, ensuring that you wake up at your destination feeling refreshed and raring to go.

Together with the SpaceBed comes SIA's new-generation in-flight entertainment system KrisWorld. With over 400 entertainment audio/video options on demand in all classes, allowing customers to begin viewing/listening whenever they wish, and enjoy the highest-quality pictures and sound.

SIA will be the first to fly the new Airbus A380 in 2006 on its London, Singapore, Sydney route, therefore SIA's UK travellers will be among the first in the world to experience a new travel concept on board the double-decker super jumbo.

Combine this with an exceptional frequent flyer programme, KrisFlyer, the latest in in-flight technology and luxury in-flight amenities, all amount to a travel experience that is, quite simply, out of this world.

The following awards were won by SIA in 2005:

Wanderlust Travel Awards Best Major Airline

Holiday Which? Reader Survey Most Highly Recommended Airline

2004 Awards: The Daily Telegraph Travel Awards Best Scheduled Airline

Cond� Nast Traveller Reader Awards Best Business Airline

The Guardian / Observer Travel Awards Best Long Haul Airline

OAG Airline of the Year Awards Best International First Class Best Economy/Coach Class Best Europe-Far East / Australasia Airline Best Asian Airline

Business Traveller Magazine Awards Best Long Haul Airline Best Economy Class Best Cabin Staff

Singapore Airlines A Great Way to Fly

For further information visit our website at www.singaporeair.co.uk