A380 - Master Thread

[FlyBoy]

I guess the ostensible reason for delaying the introduction of WhaleJet service for SIN-NRT-LAX would be the earthquake/tsunami in Japan. The real reason would be the aircraft delivery delays caused by the Koito seat certification issues.

Yep!

http://plane.spottingworld.com/A380_production_list

Indicates - 1 A380 this month and the next one is now April/May/June....

[zvezda]

I guess the ostensible reason for delaying the introduction of WhaleJet service for SIN-NRT-LAX would be the earthquake/tsunami in Japan. The real reason would be the aircraft delivery delays caused by the Koito seat certification issues.

[Jumbojet Lover]

With the disasters in Japan, it seemed like a very bad time to start the A380 SIN-NRT-LAX service.

Similar to June 2009 when they started A380 services to CDG the day the AF A330 crashed into the Atlantic Ocean. I think the fanfare was reduced.

[ycp81]

With the disasters in Japan, it seemed like a very bad time to start the A380 SIN-NRT-LAX service.

[SQflyergirl]

They really built tougher planes back then. It's still soldiering on after 2 decades after countless cosmetic changes.

Actually, I lied - just checked my log. I was on it 8th April 1988 (yes, i have been keeping this log of mine for a LONG time)

SQ15 LAX-HNL-TPE-SIN. And it was then known as N124KK. Was only registered in Singapore as 9V-SKK some time later.

[Nick C]

I've been on 9V-SKK

Way back in 1989 or so.......

They really built tougher planes back then. It's still soldiering on after 2 decades after countless cosmetic changes.

[SQflyergirl]

I've been on 9V-SKK

Way back in 1989 or so.......

[milehighj]

I pretty sure SKK only has a 60 seater J cabin.

It does.

[SilverChris]

I pretty sure SKK only has a 60 seater J cabin.

SKL onwards that means?

[Nick C]

I can confirm that the 11th aircraft onwards will be all J in upper deck.

I pretty sure SKK only has a 60 seater J cabin.

[bagold]

I can confirm that the 11th aircraft onwards will be all J in upper deck.

[zvezda]

Hopefully the delivery to SQ will not be delayed the way SKL and SKM were due to issues with the seat manufacturer.

Once the Koito seats have been certified, they will no longer slow down aircraft deliveries.

[eriond]

That's great news. Hopefully the delivery to SQ will not be delayed the way SKL and SKM were due to issues with the seat manufacturer.

[SQKevin]

Assembly of 9V-SKP, SQ's 15th WhaleJet, will begin late this month. Delivery will probably be Q1 2012.

Thanks for the update. Did a check, 9V-SKP is SQ's 16th Whalejet.

[zvezda]

9V-SKP

Assembly of 9V-SKP, SQ's 16th WhaleJet, will begin late this month. Delivery will probably be Q1 2012.