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• What AsiaOne readers think about the A380 and its arrival in Singapore
• PM impressed with SIA's work on A380
Thumbs up from PM Lee who toured the aircraft when it arrived at Changi Airport.
• Milestone in aviation history as SIA A380 arrives
Like Singapore, airline has made bold move to carve niche for itself, says PM.
• Ground support goes the extra mile for the A380
Service providers and suppliers have been preparing for months for the touchdown of Singapore Airlines' behemoth.
• Why the fuss over the A380?
In addition to its carrying capacity, the jet is fuel efficient, quieter and costs less to maintain.
• Who's buying the A380?
To date, Airbus has received 189 orders or commitments from 16 customers for its aircraft.
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• What's it like inside the posh suites?
Most of us may not get a chance to experience one of these $10,000 flights. So come aboard with TNP as they take you into this exclusive world.
• A balance of privacy and security
This was one of the major considerations of the design team behind the Singapore Airlines A380 Suites.
• Photo gallery
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• The mile-high club just got fancier
With its double bed and sliding doors, the A380's private cabins yield a whole series of questions about appropriate flying behaviour
• US$100,000 bid for historic A380 flight
Australian Julian Hayward picked up two First Class Suite tickets on the inaugural flight.
• Austrian lands $820 one-way A380 ticket
Lady Luck must have been smiling on Austrian Georg Burdicek.
• Flight of Fancy
Money can't buy you love. But it sure can buy you an 800-seater, custom-built, state-of-the-art, double-decker Airbus A380. Just ask Roman Abramovich.
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• 'White elephant' taunt threatens Airbus A380 party
Beyond the hype about the size of the world's biggest passenger jet, some analysts doubt that the aircraft will ever make money.
• Airbus gets down to earth after the glitz
Its biggest challenge is to ramp up production over the next few years.
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• The first full look at Dreamliner
Day 7/08/7 belongs to Boeing, concedes Airbus, as the US giant unveils 787
• New Boeing 747-8 promises travellers a haven in the skies
The latest new jet will have stylish cabins with more space.
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• Singapore Air unveils its first A380
• Airbus delivers 1st superjumbo A380
• World's biggest airliner approaches
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