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The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English, 08-03-19
From: The Hellenic Radio (ERA) <www.ert.gr/>
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[01] A380 First Flight
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In Europe
A380 First Flight
18 Mar 2008 20:57:00
By Katerina Ioannidou
Sources: BBC
A Singapore Airlines A380 touched down at Heathrow Airport on Tuesday
afternoon, completing the first commercial flight to Europe by the
worlds largest passenger jet. Flight SQ308 touched down at 2:51 p.m.,
about 15 minutes ahead of schedule, with 449 passengers on board.
Singapore Airlines hosted a send-off event for passengers at the
countrys Changi Airport to commemorate the double-decker planes
European commercial debut. Passengers took pictures and helped
themselves to breakfast before boarding. Each luxury suite is equipped
with sliding doors, a 23-inch LCD TV, a full bed and a leather seat.
Two of the suites can be joined to provide double beds.
Translated by Sofia Gartziou
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