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Février 2009

Singapore Airlines célèbre son millionième passager sur l'A380

Une étape importante pour Singapore Airlines: le 18 Février 2009, la compagnie a célébré le transport de son millionième passager en A380 environ 16 moirs après sont vol inaugural à destination de Sydney le 25 Octobre 2007.

June 2009

Bonjour à l'A380 de Singapore Airlines!

L' A380 de Singapore Airlines dit Bonjour à la France le 1er Juin 2009. Singapore Airlines est la première compagnie à opérer ce superjumbo en France.

Juillet 2009

L'380 s'envole vers la Perle de l'Orient

L' A380 de Singapore Airlines fait son entrée à Hong Kong le 9 Juillet 2009

Semptembre 2009

Un nouveau vol A380 quotidien vers Melbourne

Le vol inaugural Singapore Airlines en A380 pour Melbourne, capitale de l'Etat australien de Victoria, s'est envolé le 29 September depuis l'aéroport de Changi à Singapour. Melbourne est la seconde ville en Australie et la sixième sur le réseau Singapore Airlines à recevoir l'A380.

Janvier 2008

Singapore Airlines Announce son premier vol commercial A380 vers London, et l' Europe

Singapore Airlines inaugurera son premier vol Singapour-Londres le 18 Mars 2008, après la livraison de son 3ème A380. Ce vol inaugural constituera aussi le premier vol commercial A380 à destination de l'Europe. Lors de ce vol, les passagers à bord recevront un certificat personnalisé marquant cet évènement historique ainsi qu'une édition limitée de souvenirs A380.

Mars 2008

Décollage du premier vol A380 vers Londres

Le vol inaugural A380 de Singapore Airlines vers Londres a décollé le 18 Mars 2008, marquant ainsi le premier vol commercial du super gros-porteur vers l'Europe. 17 passagers de neuf pays ont célébré cet évènement en étant les premiers a volé sur les 2 vols inauguraux vers Sydney et Londres.

Mai 2008

Singapore Airlines Lance l'A380 vers Tokyo

Le 20 Mai 2008, le plus grand avion commercial a décollé de l'aéroport Narita de Tokyo pour son premier vol intra-Asie. Le premier vol au départ de Tokyo coïncida avec un autre évènement historique de l'aviation: le 30ème anniversaire de l'aéroport de Narita. De plus, cinq couples japonais ont célébré leur lune de miel à bord.

Juillet 2008

Lancement du Second vol A380 Service vers Londres.

Un vol additionel A380 a été lancé le 16 Juillet 2008 sur la route Singapour-Londres; le nombre de vols A380 entre les deux villes passant ainsi le 7 vols hebdomadaires à 11. Ceci grâce à la livraison du 5ème A380 de la part d'Airbus, fin juin 2008.

Août 2008

Toute la magie du voyage à bord de l'A380 pour les J.O de Pékin.

Entre le 02 et 08 août 2008, les passagers ont pu voyager sur l'A380 vers Pékin pour la cérémonie d'ouverture des Jeux Olympiques. Ce service, disponible pour une période limitée seulement, fera du voyage vers le plus grand évèmenent sportif de la planète, une expérience unique.

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Février 2007

Les Employés d'Airbus Participent aux Cabin Tests sur le vol A380

Les employés d'Airbus ont pu testé le fruit de leurs efforts et de leur travail en participant au vol test de 10 heures sur l'A380. Au total, 520 employés Airbus ont participé à ce vol qui les ont mené vers la Suède et la Sicile avant de retourner vers Toulouse. Différents tests cabines ont été mené lors de ce vol.

Mars 2007

L'A380 passe les essais freins avec succès.

A Istres, l' A380 conçu avec les moteurs Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines, a passé avec succès les essais du Maximum Energy Braking Test. Ce test simule un arrêt typique d'avant décollage et un freinage lors de la poussé maximale du moteur. Tous les résultats ont été conformes aux normes de sécurité.

L'A380 arrive au Royaume-Uni

L' A380 arriva à Filton, Angleterre, lors de son premier trajet vers l'Angleterre, afin que des test sur ses performances de consommation de fuel y soient conduits. Ce voyage a permis a l'avion de passer au dessus de l'usine Rolls-Royce à Derby, où ses moteurs sont fabriqués ainsi que l'usine Airbus aux Pays de Galles où ont été assemblées les ailes de l'avion.

Les test Route Proving de l'A380 sont concluants.

L'A380 compte sur les tests Airline Route Proving afin de mieux comprendre comment gérer les passagers, les repas ainsi que le temps de rotation de l'avion.

Avril 2007

L'aménagement des cabines du premier A380 Singapore Airlines est achevé.

L'aménagement des cabines du premier A380 Singapore Airlines en production (the MSN003) a été achevé à Hambourg, Allemagne. L'avion, attendu pour son premier vol fin 2007 a achevé l'aménagement intérieur et sera bientôt finalisé par sa peinture extérieur dans le style de Singapore Airlines.

Mai 2007

Premier A380 aux couleurs de Singapore Airlines.

C'est avec son logo distinctif bleu et jaune, et le nom 'Singapore Airlines' étendu sur 33 mètres de coque, aue le premier plus gros porteur commercial A380 (MSN003) a quitté son hangard de Hambourg, Allemagne en mai 2007. Au total, il aura fallu 21 jours et plus de 100 peintres se succédant les uns les autres pour peindre et polir 3,100m2 de surface à la main.

Juin 2007

Le site Singapore Airlines A380 arbore un tout nouveau look

Pour accueillir au mieux l'A380 attendu pour la fin de l'année 2007, le site Singapore Airlines A380 a été revu avec un design plus élégant et plus d'intéractivité. Les visiteurs peuvent désormais en apprendre plus sur le parcours de l'A380 avec un calendrier de date des différents évènements qui mène au lancement de cet extraordinaire gros-porteur. De nouvelles images et vidéos de l'A380 ont été mis à disposition ainsi que de nouveaux outils à télécharger pour son ordinateur comme des screensavers.

Commencement des cours d'entrainement des pilotes

Huit pilotes Singapore Airlines commencèrent la phase d'entrainement au sol afin de compléter leur qualification pour piloter l'A380. L'entrainement commença au siège de Singapore et s'est terminé par un entrainement sur un simulateur de vol et dans l'avion lui-même au centre d'entrainement d'Airbus à Toulouse. Dans le même temps, des tests ont été conduits sur l'A380 afin d'assurer son lancement commercial dans les temps.

Juillet 2007

Préparations finales pour la livraison du premier A380 Singapore Airlines

Les équipes de Singapore Airlines ont conduit des tests sur l' avion test A380, le MSN007 avant la livraison. Les essais concernaient la maintenance, les opérations, la gestion au sol et les autres systèmes. Les équipes, avec l'aide du personnel Airbus ont mené ces tests sur des cabines complètement aménagées.

Août 2007

Les enchères caritatives pour le vol inaugural de l'A380 Singapore Airlines commencent

Des sièges dans toutes les classes sur les vols aller et retour du premier vol commercial de l'A380 ont été mis aux enchères sur eBay, première place commerciale de la vente en ligne. Tous les fonds recueillis ont été divisé de façon égale parmis les associations caritatives suivantes: The Community Chest in Singapore; Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, and The Children's Hospital at Westmead, both in Sydney; and Médecins Sans Frontières.

Septembre 2007

Les enchères pour le vol inaugural de l'A380 de Singapore Airlines ont permis de récolter SGD 2 Millions

Les enchères pour le vol inaugural de l'A380 ont été un succès. Elles ont reçu plus de 10 000 offres et près de SGD 2 millions ont été récolter pour 4 associations caritatives.

Octobre 2007

Livraison officielle du premier A380 de Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines a reçu son premier A380 le 15 Octobre à Toulouse. Le livraison a eu lieu au centre de livraison Henri Ziegler Delivery Centre lors d'une cérémonie officiée par Tom Enders ( CEO Airbus), Sir John Rose (Rolls-Royce) et Chew Choon Seng (Singapore Airlines), et à laquelle ont assisté plus de 500 personnes. L'avion a quitté Toulouse à 10h30 (heure locale), le 16 octobre pour rejoindre sa nouvelle demeure à l'aéroport Changi de Singapour.

Singapore Airlines Lance Le Premier Vol Commercial A380 au monde.

Le 25 Octobre 2007, le premier A380 au monde à voler commercialement pris depart à l'éaroport Singapore Changi Airport en direction de Sydney à 8h15 heure locale. La plupart des 455 passagers à bords avaient réussi à acheter leur billet aux ventes aux enchères pour des oeuvres caritatives organisées par Singapore Airlines.

De l'enregistrement à l'arrivée à Sydney, les passagers ont eu droit à un accueil 'tapis rouge' avec du champagne, des certificats marquant ce premier vol ainsi que des cadeaux exclusifs pour les remercier de leur contribution à cet évènement.

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January 2006

A380 Passes High Altitude Tests

The second A30 aircraft has successfully completed a series of high-altitude tests at Medellin Airport, Columbia, at an altitude of 7,000 feet (2,133 metres). A team of 35 engineers and crew spent a week carrying out tests on the engines, systems and materials.

Assembling Continues for the Singapore Airlines A380

Work on the Singapore Airlines A380 is well underway at Airbus's headquarters in Toulouse, France. In total, eight Singapore Airlines A380s are in production, four of which are in the advanced stages.

February 2006

A380 Passes Cold Weather Tests

After the high altitude tests in Colombia, the second A380 test aircraft powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines, successfully completed a series of cold weather tests in extreme conditions of up to -30 degrees Celsius. The 5-day trial examined the powering up of the aircraft, engine performance and the hydraulic systems after the engines were shut down overnight in the freezing cold.

Singapore Airlines Launches A380 Website

Singapore Airlines has launched a website dedicated solely to the A380. The fully interactive website provides updates on the development of the new aircraft, including information on the much-anticipated A80 first commercial flight. Visitors to the site at singaporeair.com/a380 can also register to receive newsletters.

March 2006

A380 Passes Flight Tests with Flying Colours

The A380 flight test programme, which now involves four aircraft, has successfully clocked up over 1,000 flying hours. Two of the A380s, fitted with heavy test instrumentation, have been successfully carrying out aerodynamics, low speed and flight vibration tests. Meanwhile, the other two are currently in Hamburg, Germany, undergoing cabin installation, and will be used in the upcoming early long flights and route proving.

First Evacuation Test Completed

The first evacuation test of an A380 took place in Hamburg, Germany. In complete darkness, with only half the plane's exits used and none of the operative doors and slides known to passengers before the test, all 853 passengers and 20 crewmembers reached the ground within 78 seconds - 10 seconds quicker than required by the regulations. The exercise was the most stringent ever performed and was overseen by both the US and European regulatory aviation bodies.

May 2006

The First Singapore Airlines A380 Completes Its Maiden Flight

The first Singapore Airlines A380 (MSN003) completed its maiden flight in southern France. The aircraft, with its distinctive Singapore Airlines logo on its tail, landed at Toulouse Airport after a 2-hour round trip flight. This aircraft will be the world's first A380 to enter commercial service.

A Real Test in a Virtual Flight

Nearly 500 volunteers participated in the A380's first virtual flight, which took place onboard an A380 in an aircraft hanger in Hamburg Germany. The aim was to put a whole range of A380 cabin services and amenities through their paces; during the rigourous 5-hour test, 'passengers' were asked to make as much use of the cabin facilities as possible. The test was a huge success; the cabin had provided a sense of space and comfort levels unrivalled by any other aircraft.

Fatigue Tests Reach 10,000 Flights

In Dresden, Germany, the a380 has undergone fatigue testing the equivalent of 10,000 flights since tests began in September 005. The tests are designed to look at the structural behaviour of the aircraft in the stimulated flight conditions, They will continue to run until 2008, where the target of 47,500 flights will be reached.

June 2006

A380 on Course for Certification Timetable

The A380 is on track to receive certification of its airworthiness. To date, the aircraft has performed more than 1,400 flight hours in over 430 flights and 950 take-offs. All the tests performed, including the various ground tests at airports, indicate that the A380 will meet or exceed expectations.

July 2006

Noise Levels are Satisfactory

In Tarbes, France, the A380 performed a series of noise tests as part of its ongoing certification programme. During the week-long trial, which was observed by the US and European regulatory aviation bodies, the A380 performed more than 100 fly-bys, take-offs and landings. Initial results suggest that the noise levels were well within the statutory limits.

A380 Passes Hot weather Test

The A380 successfully completed its hot weather testing in Al Ain, UAE. For five days, in soaring temperatures of up to 50 degrees Celsius, the aircraft's performance (such as take-offs, landings and ground tests) and systems (such as air-conditioning, avionics and auxiliary power units providing ground power for the aircraft) were fully examined.

Singapore Airlines Orders Additional A380s

Singapore Airlines announced that it has placed an order for an additional nine A380s. The airline has also placed options on another six A380s. The purchases of the superjumbo are in line with Singapore Airlines' policy to continually modernise its fleet, and also reflect the airline's satisfaction and confidence in the aircraft.

A380 Storms Through Icing Tests

The results of the A380 natural icing tests have exceeded all expectations, revealing zero impact on the aircraft's aerodynamics and behaviour. The tests took place in ice-generating clouds and showed that freezing cold clouds had no effect on the aircraft's performance.

September 2006

First A380 Passenger Flights

The A380 successfully completes four long-haul passenger flights. In total, some 1,900 passengers (all Airbus employees) flew onboard the A380. Each passenger was asked to fully test the cabin and its facilities. Together, the four flights covered a distance equivalent to one trip around the world.

Singapore Airlines A380 Lands at LEGOLAND, Denmark

A Singapore Airlines A380 built with over 75,000 LEGO® bricks in eight colours, was unveiled at LEGOLAND in Bilund, Denmark. The model spans 2.9m in length, has a wingspan of 3.2m and is 1m tall. It took the skills of the entire team of professional LEGO model builders at LEGOLAND 600 hours to build the model.

October 2006

A380 Goes Higher and Higher

The A380 successfully completed a series of high altitude tests in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – some 7,500 feet above sea level. This is the fifth developmental A380 test aircraft in the ongoing European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification programme.

November 2006

A380 Completes Its Technical Route Proving

The A380 successfully completed the technical route proving exercise – the least of the statutory trials required for a Type Certification (the official airworthiness certificate). The 18-day trial saw the A380 embark on four trips for a visit to 10 key airports around the world to demonstrate the A380's capabilities to be turned around on a typical non-stop airlines schedule. The aircraft performed as expected at each destination. Further details can be found by visiting www.A380routeproving.com.

December 2006

A380 Secures Double Seal of Approval

In a ceremony attended by senior aviation figures from around the world, the A380 received its Type Certification from both the US and European regulatory aviation bodies, the Federal Aviation Safety Agency. The double seal of approval recognised the technical soundness of the A380, and confirmed that the aircraft was meeting or exceeding all expectations.

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January 2005

Singapore Airlines Reveals Its 'First to Fly' Logo

Singapore Airlines unveiled its 'First to Fly' logo (as seen in the left navigation bar of this page). With the tagline 'First to Fly – the Singapore Airlines A380', the message is clear: Singapore Airlines will be the first airlines in the world to operate the remarkable aircraft.

February 2005

A380s Wings Pass Load test

The A380's wings have passes a series of tests conducted to determine how they would react in certain conditions – for instance, when the aircraft has a maximum load.

March 2005

Singapore Airlines launches Its A380 eNewsletter

Singapore Airlines customers and A380 enthusiasts can now register at singaporeair.com/a380 to receive regular newsletters by email. The newsletters will provide updates on the development of the new aircraft, including information on the much-anticipated first A380 commercial flight.

April 2005

The First Singapore Airlines A380 Takes Shape

The first Singapore Airlines A380 aircraft takes shape with the installation of the tailfin adorned with the trademark Singapore Airlines logo at the final assembly line in Airbus's headquarters in Toulouse, France. The tailfin measures 14.1 metres high and 12.9 metres wide.

A380 Completes Its Maiden Flight

The first A380 to take to the air made a successful landing in Toulouse, France after its first test flight lasting almost four hours. Watched by television viewers all over the world, this test flight marks the start of the Airbus A380 flight test campaign, which involves approximately 2,500 hours of test flights on five developmental aircraft. The campaign will culminate with certification by the European and American airworthiness authorities.

A380 Starts Gruelling Flight Test Campaign

After completion of ground tests, the A380 embarks on a flight test campaign lasting 26 months and representing some 47,500 flights. This simulates the various cycles to which the aircraft will be subject to when in service.

July 2005

A380 Passes the Low-Speed Take-Off Test

At the Istres Air Base in Southern France, the A380 completed four preliminary low-speed take-off tests. The tests, known as the Vitesse Minimum Unstick (VMU) tests, demonstrated the minimum speed at which the aircraft can take off with its rear fuselage touching the runway.

August 2005

A Model Plane Arrives at Changi Airport

Singapore' Changi Airport received its newest aircraft – a four-by-four-metre scale model of the new Singapore Airlines A380. The model was unveiled in Terminal 2 at Gate F31- the airports's first A380 -ready gate.

September 2005

Start of 'Wear & Tear' Testing

In Dresden, Germany, over 26 months, a full-scale A380 airframe will undergo fatigues tests simulating wear and tear brought by the equivalent of 900 flights a week, as part of the official testing programme. In total, some 47,500 flights will be simulated – equivalent to 25 years' worth of flying.

October 2005

Structural Tests – A380 On Target

Over half of the required structural tests on the A380 have now been completed. The aim of these tests is to see how the aircraft's structure reacts under extreme circumstances and stress. The A380 remains on course to complete all its structural tests by the end of 2005.

A Second A380 Completes Its Maiden Flight

A Second A380 has successfully completed its maiden flight. The aircraft flew on a roundtrip over the southwest of France with heavy test equipment onboard and landed safely at Toulouse Airport.

The First A380 Passes 100th Flight Mark

The first A380 to fly has now completed 105 flights, clocking up over 360 flying hours. The flight tests are completed ahead of schedule and have shown very promising results.

Successful Airport Compatibility Tests in Frankfurt

The A380 landed in Frankfurt airport, Germany, to undergo a series of ground handling and instrument landing system tests. This was A380's first arrival at a major commercial airport and the exercises conducted in Frankfurt were a resounding success.

November 2005

A Third A380 Completes Its Maiden Flight

A Third A380 has successfully completed its maiden flight. The A380 landed safely at Toulouse Airport after a 3-hour flight programme. This aircraft will be the first to be fitted with a full cabin and cargo systems development and certification, joining the two other A380s in the official test programme.

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June 2004

Assembling of the A380 Begin

In Toulouse, France, Airbus engineers have begun assembling the first two A380s. The aircraft, code-named MSN001 and Essais Statiques (ES), will be used for testing purposes only. The A380 MSN001 will be the first A380 to fly when it begins airborne testing, while the A380 ES will remain on the ground for structural testing.

July 2004

Rolls-Royce Engines Pass Critical Safety Test

The Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines, which will power the Singapore Airlines A380, have successfully passed the Fan-Blade Containment Test. This is a test to see how an engine running at full speed reacts to a fan blade that has been blown free. During the trial, the Rolls-Royce engine contained the debris effectively, and correctly performed a controlled shutdown.

September 2004

A380 Landing Gear: A-OK

The retraction of the A380's landing gear is successfully tested in-situ on the aircraft for the first time. As well as demonstrating the smooth running of the landing gear, the tests enabled engineers to make adjustments to the landing gear doors.

November 2004

A380 Engine Receives EASA Flight Certificates

The Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines have passed the development-testing phase and have been awarded their Flight Certificate by the new regulatory air authority, the European Aviation safety Agency (EASA). The engine, which will be installed in the Singapore Airlines A380, met or exceeded all performance targets, including fuel burn and low noise emission.

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September 2000

Singapore Airlines Orders 25 A3XXs*

Singapore Airlines announced a US$8.6 billion order for 25 of the world's largest passenger aircraft, the A3XX. Singapore airlines will be the first carrier in the world to take delivery of, and to operate, the largest passenger aircraft ever built.

* The A3XX has since been renamed the Airbus A380-800

October 2000

Singapore Airlines Selects Rolls-Royce Trent Engines to Power Its A3XXs*

Singapore Airlines announced that it has selected the Rolls-Royce Trent 900 series engines to power its 25 superjumbo A3XXs. With a fan diameter of 116 inches, the Trent 900 will deliver 70,000 pounds o thrust. The engine will be designed to meet the stringent noise certification requirements on the A3XX.

* The A3XX has since been renames the Airbus A380-800

December 2000

The A380 Project is Officially Launched

Airbus officially launched its A3XX project and names the aircraft 'A380'.

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September 1999

Timetable Agreed on Testing of the A3XX*

Airbus and the US and European regulatory aviation bodies, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Joint Aviation Authorities, agreed on the schedule for the certification programme of the world’s largest passenger aircraft, the A3XX.

*The A3XX has since been renamed the Airbus A380-800

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