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  3. Posted · Edited by Benny Zheng · Report reply

    Benny : Very certain they will be. You must remember that this is SIA, and not the airline that flew you to London in the newest of their new A380s. And you must also remember that when it does not work on an SIA plane, you will be getting a better response on the spot than a mere shrug of the shoulder.

     

    But fingers crossed, you will have a great flight - a short one no doubt but one in a plane that smells super new. From the trips made to Boeing and Airbus, I must really say that the smell of a newly manufactured plane is quite distinctive. Absolutely pristine.

     

    Hope you had lots of cabin shots onboard the A380 . . . did it really have those green seats we previously saw in pictures circulated on the internet?

     

    KC Sim

     

    Yea i really hope so too. I just receive a letter yesterday from them, together with a AUD$200 voucher for the compensation.

     

    I still remember during the times of the SQ A343, i flew from DPS to SIN, the remote is reacting to the PTV next to my seat and that seat's remote is reacting to my PTV. Wonder how they connect and tested in the past haha. But again I'm certain the A333 will be probably the best regional product for a long time.

     

    Yup the A380 has green seats at the rear economy section of the A380 and the red are at the front of the economy section. The green actually doesn't look too bad in real life. Will take better pictures when i board the day flight back to Sydney. The black back seat cover makes photo taking at night difficult.

     

    Just a quicky, is the metal surrounding the plate rusting? :o

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    From Airbus Press Release

     

    An A380 21st century flagship will be on exhibit at the Singapore Airshow, and the aircraft also is to take part in the flying displays on 19, 20 and 24 February. This aircraft will also be open for visits from 19 to 24 February by invitation only.

     

    So maybe some of you guys might wanna replan your trip down :lol:

     

    And also to get trade pass, you can simply apply online! http://www.singaporeairshow.com.sg/visit-p...gistration2.asp

     

    Pre-register for Singapore Airshow 2008 and enjoy the following benefits:

    • Save precious time with our dedicated, self-service mobile e-ticketing kiosks, set up specially for guests who have pre-registered online

    • Receive regular updates and e-Newsletters on the latest news at Singapore Airshow 2008

    • Take this opportunity to enjoy discounted pricing on our entrance fees:

     

    Trade Visitor 1-day Pass S$50

    Trade Visitor 4-day Pass S$150

     

    Note: Prices above are exclusive of a 7% Goods & Services Tax (GST)

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    ok here's the info from the webby.

     

    F. Train Service

    The Singapore Mass Rapid Transit (SMRT) operates a regular train service to the Singapore Expo station.

     

    • Take the eastbound East-West Green Line towards Tanah Merah Station (EW4).

    • Get off at the Tanah Merah Station (EW4), go across the platform and transfer to the Changi Airport bound train (towards CG1 and CG2 Stations).

    • The next stop from Tanah Merah Station (EW4) is the Expo Station (CG1). Get off at the Expo Station (CG1).

    • Exit the Expo Station and transfer to the SBS Transit Shuttle Bus service available outside the station.

     

     

    E. Shuttle Bus from Singapore Expo

    There is also a regular shuttle bus service operated by SBS Transit from the Singapore Expo to the CEC during the Airshow period from 19 -24 February 2008. Pricing and shuttle schedule are as follows:

     

     

    Singapore Expo to the CEC: CEC to the Hotel:

    First shuttle: 8.30am

    Last shuttle: 6.00pm

    Price: S$5.00 per person per trip S$5.00 per person per trip

     

     

    The travelling time by bus from the Singapore Expo to the CEC and vice versa is approximately 15 minutes depending on traffic condition.

     

     

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    Six people were in hospital, two with serious injuries, on Wednesday after a depressurisation incident during the test flight of an Airbus A330 to be delivered to Air Mauritius, firefighters said.

     

    European manufacturer Airbus said two of the 10 people on board the wide-body commercial passenger plane at the time of the test suffered various kinds of injuries and four were undergoing tests for health problems due to the depressurisation.

     

    The six were in a hospital in the southwestern city of Toulouse where Airbus is based.

     

    A company spokeswoman said two people would remain under observation in hospital on Wednesday night after having been "unconscious for a while".

     

    Firefighters said those hospitalised were suffering from spine injuries and ear drum problems.

     

    "Because of a sudden depressurisation the pilot pulled the plane down quickly, in line with procedure, causing those on board standing or walking about to fall," said Airbus.

     

    The plane landed normally at Toulouse-Blagnac airport.

     

    On November 15 an Airbus A340-600 carrying out engine tests crashed into an anti-noise barrier at Toulouse airport, injuring 10 people.

     

    Two of the passengers and another person on the ground were seriously injured.

     

    The four-engined plane was destined for Abu Dhabi-based carrier Etihad Airways. It can carry between 380 and 472 passengers depending on the model.

     

    http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp.../313019/1/.html

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    First to fly on the Superjumbo

     

    Two years overdue and billions of dollars over budget, this is the moment the aviation industry has been waiting for - the world's largest passenger aircraft's first commercial flight, from Singapore to Sydney.

     

    The A380 is no longer a blank canvas after Singapore Airlines unveiled its interiors at the official handover from Airbus last month.

     

    The lucky bidders from the eBay seat auction were the first to experience each of the three classes. These include 12 first class cabins complete with flat double beds, separate seats and plasma screen televisions. There are also 60 business class seats on the upper deck and 399 economy seats across both. Join Richard Quest, who was one of the first to fly the Superjumbo on October 25. Watch the show.

     

    Also on this show, with business class smartening up its act, CNN Business Traveller asks whether passengers are turning their backs on first class travel. Or do Singapore Airline's new "beyond first class" suites mark a return to luxury?

     

    Second part of show (First Class Desires): http://edition.cnn.com/video/#/video/inter...first.class.cnn

     

    Third part of show (Sydney's sunrise to sunset): http://edition.cnn.com/video/#/video/inter...uest.sydney.cnn

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    I'm glad you enjoyed every moment of the flight on the A380 KC! Can't wait to see your inflight pictures. I'm sure most of us in Sydney were pretty disappointed that the weather was bad on Thursday (very thick clouds) and Friday, (Saturday is bright sun light though...) but the sight and sound and probably smell on the A380 landing and departing will always be in engraved in our minds. The new era of comfort flying has begun.

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