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us boost our network competitiveness
and further grow the Singapore hub.”
FIRST A350 ULR JOINS SIA “Today’s delivery is a milestone for
Airbus and Singapore Airlines, as
together we open a new chapter in
non-stop air travel,” said Tom Enders,
Chief Executive Officer, Airbus. “With
its unrivalled range and step-change
in fuel efficiency, the A350 is uniquely
placed to meet demand for new ultra-
long-haul services. The combination of
the A350’s quiet, spacious cabin and
SIA’s world-renowned in-flight product
will ensure the highest levels of passen-
ger comfort on the world’s very longest
routes.”
irbus has delivered the first A350- longest commercial flights. Following
A900 Ultra Long Range (ULR) New York, the aircraft will enter service As at the end of August 2018, Airbus
aircraft to launch customer Singapore with SIA on two more non-stop trans- had recorded a total of 890 firm orders
Airlines (SIA). The latest variant of the pacific routes, to Los Angeles and San for the A350 XWB from 46 customers
A350 XWB is capable of flying further Francisco. worldwide, already making it one of
in commercial service than any other “This is a proud moment for both the most successful widebody aircraft
aircraft, with a range of up to 9,700 Singapore Airlines and Airbus, not only ever. Almost 200 A350 XWB aircraft
nautical miles, or over 20 hours non- because we have again strengthened have already been delivered and are in
stop. Altogether, SIA has ordered seven our partnership, but also because we service with 21 airlines, flying primar-
A350-900ULR aircraft, configured in have pushed the limits with this highly ily on long range services. Singapore
a two-class layout, with 67 Business advanced new aircraft to extend Airlines is one of the largest custom-
Class seats and 94 Premium Economy long-range flying to new lengths,” ers for the A350 XWB Family, having
Class seats. SIA will begin operating said Singapore Airlines CEO, Mr Goh ordered a total of 67 A350-900s,
the A350-900ULR on 11th October, Choon Phong. “The A350-900ULR will including the seven Ultra Long-Range
when it will launch non-stop services bring more convenience and comfort models. Including today’s delivery, the
between Singapore and New York. With to our customers and will enable us airline’s A350 XWB fleet now stands
an average flying time of 18 hours and to operate ultra-long-range flights in a at 22 aircraft.
45 minutes, these will be the world’s commercially viable manner. It will help

FIRST DELTA A220 TAI INKS
ROLLS OUT NEW AIRBUS
CONTRACT

urkish Aerospace Industries and
TAirbus have signed a collaborative
agreement on research and develop- one of the world’s leading companies,
ment in secondary structures, such for future commercial aircraft tech-
as movable parts, for Airbus aircraft nologies shows that our company is
programs. progressively advancing in its techno-
The agreement was signed by logical leaps.”
Turkish Aerospace President/CEO Airbus Head of Europe, Caucasus and
elta Air Lines` first Airbus A220- Prof. Dr. Temel Kotil and Airbus Head Central Asia Strategy and International
D100 was introduced this week after of Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia Dr. Marco Miklis said “We are delighted
rolling out of the painting hangar at the Strategy and International Dr. Marco to have a new level of collaboration with
A220 final assembly line in Mirabel, Miklis in a ceremony at the Istanbul the Turkish Aerospace Industries. We
Québec. Airshow 2018. consider the value that Turkish avia-
Underlining that the agreement is tion adds to world aviation. As Airbus,
Delta will be the first US airline to important in expanding and devel- we want to contribute together with
take delivery of the A220, featuring a oping the technology and innovation Turkish Aerospace Industries.”
state-of-the art interior and delivering research partnership between Airbus The Turkish Aeronautics and
best-in-class fuel performance. Now and Turkish Aerospace Industry, the Aerospace Industries and Airbus will
that the aircraft is decked out in Delta’s President and CEO of the Turkish develop a common understanding of
livery, it will move to pre-flight activities Aerospace Industry Prof. Dr. Temel advanced production methods for
in the A220 flight line hangar in Mirabel Kotil said, “Between our technological more cost-effective and environmen-
before taking off for its first flight later partnerships in Turkey, we provide a tally friendly aircraft by combining
this fall. Delta’s first A220 is scheduled new and significant contribution. The resources and information to develop
to begin service in early 2019. agreement we have made with Airbus, data-driven capabilities.

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