Melbourne welcomes inaugural A350 service by Singapore Airlines

Melbourne welcolbourne mes inaugural A350 seMelbourne Airport  has welcomed the inaugural A350 service to Victoria, with the arrival of Singapore Airlines flight SQ207. Currently operating A380 and B777 aircraft on the Melbourne-Singapore route, Singapore Airlines will deploy the A350 aircraft to Melbourne for the next three months.

“We welcome the A350 arriving at Melbourne Airport for the first time today.  It’s great news that Singapore Airlines has chosen Melbourne Airport as their first Australian destination for this exciting new aircraft," said Simon Gandy, Melbourne Airport Chief of Aviation. “International passengers travelling with Singapore Airlines to and from Victoria will have the opportunity to travel on this new aircraft over the coming months.”

The A350 is the latest Airbus model with improved technology. This includes more than half of the aircraft comprised of carbon fibre, which results in a lighter and faster aircraft. With wings that can adapt in-flight, the A350 provides a smoother flight for passengers. A smart lighting system helps to combat jet lag and help transition passengers into their new time zones.

Singapore Airlines took delivery of its first A350 XWB in March, becoming the fifth operator of the all-new widebody airliner. The carrier has ordered a total 67 A350-900 aircraft, which will be operated on regional as routes as well as long-distance flights.rvicMelbourne welcomes inaugural AMelbourne welcomes inaugural A350 service by Singapore Airlines350 service by Singapore Airlinese by Singapore Airlines