Singapore Airlines today welcomed the world's first 787-10 aircraft as it arrived in Singapore from Boeing's production facility in North Charleston, South Carolina.

The newest variant of Boeing's Dreamliner family of aircraft was received at an arrival ceremony at Changi Airport graced by Singapore's Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Transport, Mr Khaw Boon Wan, together with beneficiaries from the Association for Persons with Special Needs (APSN) Katong School and other invited guests.

Guests who attended the event also had the opportunity to witness the unveiling of SIA's next generation regional cabin products, which will be fitted on the new 787-10s. They include all-new Business Class seats which recline into fully-flat beds.

“The 787-10 is designed with the latest in technological innovations and SIA is proud to be the launch customer for this newest and largest variant of Boeing's Dreamliner family,” said Singapore Airlines CEO, Mr Goh Choon Phong, who travelled on the delivery flight from North Charleston.

“With the unveiling of our new regional cabin products, today's milestones represent Singapore Airlines' commitment and dedication to providing our customers with a premium travel experience like no other.”

SIA's 787-10s will be used on flights up to eight hours and will commence scheduled service between Singapore and both Osaka and Perth in May 2018, with more destinations to be added as additional aircraft are received. Prior to these services, the aircraft will be operated on select services to Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur for crew training purposes.

SIA is the largest customer for the 787-10, with firm orders for 49 of the type. The Airline also has a firm order with Boeing for 20 777-9s, which are due for delivery from the 2021/22 financial year.

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Karl Schubert Public Relations Manager Singapore Airlines Mob: 0407 708 470 Karl_Schubert@singaporeair.com.sg

Gillian O'Young Liquid Ideas for Singapore Airlines Tel: (02) 9667 4211 SingaporeAirlines@liquidideas.com.au

About Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has proudly serviced Australia since 1967, currently operating 133 weekly flights from six Australian cities. Alongside its regional wing, SilkAir, and low cost carrier Scoot, SIA provides access to a global network of 137 destinations in 37 countries and territories through the world-famous Changi Airport hub.

SIA recently launched its newest range of industry-leading cabin products to be rolled out across its A380 fleet, representing an US$850 million investment. The revamped products offer a new level of luxury and privacy for Suites and Business Class passengers, as well as enhanced Premium Economy and Economy products providing customers with increased comfort. Travellers can experience the new products from Sydney to Singapore, and on select flights from Singapore to London and Hong Kong.

For full details on SIA group's current services from Australia to Singapore, please see below: SINGAPORE AIRLINES Sydney 35 flights weekly Airbus A380 (New Product), A380, B777-300ER, B777-200ER Melbourne 31 flights weekly A350-900, A330-300, Boeing B777-300ER Perth 28 flights weekly Airbus A330, Boeing B777-200ER, B777-200, Brisbane 28 flights weekly Airbus A350-900 and Boeing B777-200ER Adelaide 7 flights weekly Airbus A330 Canberra 4 flights weekly Boeing B777-200 SILKAIR Darwin 6 flights weekly Boeing 737-MAX 8 Cairns 5 flights weekly Boeing 737-MAX 8 SCOOT Sydney 5 flights weekly Boeing 787-9 Melbourne 5 flights weekly Boeing 787-8
Perth 7 flights weekly Boeing 787-8 and Boeing 787-9 Gold Coast 4 flights weekly Boeing 787-8 and Boeing 787-9