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SINGAPORE Airlines has unveiled Amsterdam as the inaugural destination for its new-generation Airbus A350 fleet, with services expected to begin by April 2016.
The airline expects to take delivery of 11 A350-900s in the aircraft’s first year of operation, with the inaugural plane due for delivery in January. In addition to a total of 63 confirmed orders, the airline also has purchase options for 20 additional A350s.
Prior to the start of the Amsterdam services, the aircraft will be operating on select Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur flights on a temporary basis, for crew training purposes.
Lee Wen Fen, senior vice president, marketing planning, Singapore Airlines, said: “Our investment in the A350s is in line with Singapore Airline’s longstanding commitment to operate a young and modern fleet. The highly efficient new aircraft will offer us the potential to open new routes, enhancing our network and further strengthening the Singapore hub.”
Additional A350 destinations will be revealed in the coming months.
