In Pictures: Arrival of Singapore Airlines' first Airbus A350

Singapore Airlines took delivery of its first Airbus 350 at Changi Airport on Thursday (March 3). Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan and SIA chairman Stephen Lee were among those present to welcome the plane, which has been described as a game changer. SIA, which has ordered 67 A350s, is confident the new fuel-efficient aircraft will allow the airline to revive its placid long-haul premium business.

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Mar 03, 2016, 03:45 PM

Singapore Airlines' first Airbus A350 lands at Changi Airport. ST PHOTO: CHEW SENG KIM

Two fire engines were on hand to give the A350 a water cannon salute at Terminal 3 where it landed. ST PHOTO: CHEW SENG KIM

A closer view of the A350's exterior. ST PHOTO: CHEW SENG KIM

Changi Airport ground crew check the exterior of the A350. PHOTO: AFP

Singapore Airlines' in-flight entertainment system in the economy class cabin of the A350. ST PHOTO: DESMOND LIM

The premium economy class cabin inside the Singapore Airlines A350. ST PHOTO: DESMOND LIM

The economy class cabin inside the Singapore Airlines A350. ST PHOTO: DESMOND LIM

A Singapore Airlines stewardess serving drinks to a member of the media in the A350's business class cabin. ST PHOTO: DESMOND LIM

The business class cabin inside the Singapore Airlines A350. ST PHOTO: DESMOND LIM

Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan mingling with invited students inside the A350. ST PHOTO: CHEW SENG KIM

Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan mingling with invited students inside the A350. ST PHOTO: CHEW SENG KIM

Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan inside the A350 cockpit. ST PHOTO: CHEW SENG KIM

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