4-Sep-2009 8:11 AM
Singapore Airlines and Airbus agree to revised A380 delivery schedule
Singapore Airlines announced (02-Sep-09) it has reached an agreement with Airbus for a revised delivery schedule for eight A380 aircraft on firm order. Under the new schedule, deliveries will take place between six months and 12 months later than originally planned, for the carrier's 12th A380 through to the 19th. The revised schedule will see the 12th aircraft delivered in Oct-2010 rather than Apr-2010, while the 19th aircraft will be delivered in Jan-2012 rather than Jan-2011. SIA currently operates nine A380s with two more due for delivery this financial year. [more]