[媒體名稱] Airbus新聞稿 [新聞日期] 2016.10.14
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Airbus today celebrated the delivery of its 10,000th aircraft - an A350-900
for Singapore Airlines. The milestone event was marked by a special ceremony
in Toulouse hosted by Airbus Group CEO Tom Enders and attended by Goh Choon
Phong, CEO of Singapore Airlines.
The aircraft delivered today is the sixth A350-900 for Singapore Airlines,
out of a total order for 67. Featuring a special “10,000th Airbus” logo,
the aircraft will be used to launch the airline’s new non-stop services
between Singapore and San Francisco later this month.
The 10,000th Airbus delivery comes as the manufacturer achieves its highest
level of production ever and is on track to deliver at least 650 aircraft
this year from its extensive product line. These range from 100 to over 600
seats and efficiently meet every airline requirement, from high frequency
short haul operations to the world’s longest intercontinental flights.
“Since our earliest days innovation has been at the heart of everything we
do at Airbus,” said Tom Enders, Airbus Group CEO. “This has seen us develop
what is today the world’s most modern and comprehensive aircraft family. And
with a strong emphasis on R&T, continuous innovation and product improvement,
we will ensure that we remain ahead of the curve, delivering airlines the
best our industry has to offer.”
“We are especially proud to celebrate this milestone with Singapore Airlines
– one of our longest standing customers and a true partner. Today, the SIA
Group operates aircraft from across our complete product line and with the
highest levels of technical excellence. There is no better endorsement for
our products and we thank the entire SIA Group for its ongoing confidence,
partnership and support.”
“Singapore Airlines is honoured to be receiving the 10,000th aircraft that
Airbus has delivered. Airbus aircraft have contributed greatly to Singapore
Airlines’ successes over the decades, and we are proud to be sharing this
important milestone with our longstanding and trusted partner,” said Goh
Choon Phong, CEO of Singapore Airlines. “Today’s delivery shows just how
far Airbus has come over the decades. On behalf of the staff and management
of Singapore Airlines, I would like to congratulate Airbus for reaching this
incredible milestone.”
Singapore Airlines placed its first order with Airbus in 1979 and over the
years the carrier and its subsidiaries have ordered every successive model
produced by the manufacturer. Today the mainline carrier operates the A330,
A350 XWB and A380, while its regional subsidiaries Silkair and Tigerair fly
aircraft from the single aisle A320 Family.
Airbus delivered its first aircraft, an A300B2, to Air France on 10 May 1974.
Initially working exclusively in the widebody sector with the A300 and A310,
the manufacturer moved into the single aisle market in the mid-1980s with the
launch of the best-selling A320. Setting new standards in aircraft design,
technologies introduced on the A320 were subsequently incorporated on the
A330 and A340 in the early 1990s, marking the first time that single aisle
and widebody aircraft benefitted from similar operational characteristics.
This high level of design commonality is unique to Airbus aircraft types and
has been retained across the company’s product line ever since, including on
the double deck A380 and the all-new long range A350 XWB which entered
service last year.
Through the company’s process of continuous product improvement, the Airbus
product line has been regularly enhanced over the years with each subsequent
development bringing significant benefits in terms of fuel efficiency,
operational reliability and passenger comfort. In recent years this has
recently seen the company invest in the A320neo Family, which entered
commercial service this year, and the A330neo Family, currently in
development and with first delivery planned for the end of 2017.
Also under advanced stage of development is the second version of the all-new
A350 XWB, the A350-1000, which is set for first flight before year end and
first delivery in the second half of 2017. Together, the members of the A350
XWB Family are redefining long haul travel in the larger twin aisle market,
consuming 25 per cent less fuel and bringing new levels of passenger comfort,
with more personal space in all classes.
The current Airbus product line comprises a total of 16 models spread across
four aircraft Families – the A320, A330, A350 XWB and A380.
Airbus has recorded over 16,700 orders for its various models and its
aircraft are flying today with more than 400 airlines worldwide. The company’
s backlog of 6,700 aircraft on order for future delivery is the highest ever
recorded by any aircraft manufacturer and represents some 10 years of full
production at current rates.
歷史上的里程碑，空巴交付了自創立以來生產的第10000架飛機給新加坡航空。
這架A350-900也塗上了紀念性的塗裝。
空巴提到，新航集團(新航和虎航)購買了從A300開始到最新的A350的所有型號，是空巴集團最真誠的客戶及合作伙伴。
恭喜空巴！