Singapore Airlines to fly Airbus A350 from Bengaluru soon
Leading international carrier Singapore Airlines on Monday said it would fly Airbus A350-900 medium haul aircraft between Bengaluru and Singapore thrice a week from May 18. The 325-seater A350-900 of the French aerospace major (Airbus Industries) is a twin-engine wide body passenger jet for medium and long-haul cruise in three-class configuration, with fuselage and wing structures made of carbon fibre reinforced polymer. Image source: Reuters
Aircraft features
The aircraft features higher ceilings, larger windows, an extra wide body delivering more space and comfort, besides lighting designed to reduce jetlag," said the Airlines` India General Manager David Lim in a statement here. Image source: Reuters
Passengers access high-speed in-flight wireless service
Of the total seats in the jet, 40 in the business class are in a 1-2-1 row for direct aisle access for every passenger while the 263 seats in the economy class are in a 3-3-3 row. "Passengers will have access to high-speed in-flight wireless service on the aircraft, equipped with Inmarsat GX aviation`s broadband connectivity system," said Lim. Image: Youtube
Airlines operates services destination
The state-run Airlines placed order for 67 such aircraft, including 29 in its fleet operating on medium haul and long-range routes.With Singapore as its main hub, the Airlines operates services to 63 destinations in 32 countries/territories, worldwide," added the statement. Image source: Reuters