The delivery flight coincides with the opening of Changi airport s Terminal 3, which has been specially built to handle the huge double-decker aircraft. Once the terminal is fully operational, it will have 19 gates capable of disembarking passengers from two levels. The Singapore A380 has been configured to carry 471 passengers in three classes, with 12 new luxury suites, the first on any commercial airline. The upper deck will also cater for 60 business class passengers.The suites are designed by French luxury yacht designer Jean-Jacques Coste. The cabins have sliding doors, full sized beds, leather arm chairs and a chaise lounge.Passengers in classes will have more seating room, greater entertainment options and, for those doing business, office software on the in-flight system.The A380 is much quieter and more fuel efficient of any aircraft. It produces half the noise of conventional large aircraft from the new Rolls Royce Trent 900 engines, which also use 20 percent less fuel on a seat-mile basis.The carbon dioxide emissions are also the lowest of any aircraft.A380 FactsFirst test flight April 2005Maximum passengers (all economy) 853Singapore Airlines configuration 471Other carriers (average three-class) 525Weight (fully laden) 360 tons Longest range 7100nm (nautical miles)
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For those customers who intend to work on their flights, the Singapore Airlines Suite can be transformed into a stylish office in the sky complete with chaise lounge for companion seating. The large height-adjustable table can function as either a workstation, meeting table or large dining table. .
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