Singapore Airlines confirmed reports that delivery of its first A380 will be delayed from the original target of May 2006 (ATWOnline, May 3). A spokesperson told this website yesterday, "We have been notified by Airbus of a delay and are working with them to minimize it. We are still working toward an entry into commercial service in the second half of 2006." Insiders at the airline said that contrary to reports from German media, the delay is not by mutual agreement. Airbus is due to ...
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