Recently, Singapore Airlines got Airbus A380 superjumbo delivered to its fleet. Notably, this is the fourth of its kind obtained by the airline. Over and above, superjumbo is the largest airliner on the entire globe. The airline is to employ this massive aircraft in the Singapore - Tokyo route. Superjumbo is a double-decker jet aircraft that will begin operations from 20th May 2008 in the said route.

Singapore Airlines has already purchased three aircrafts of this type during last year. Commencing from last October, these airliners have been used in the Singapore to London and Singapore to Sydney routes. The new arrival of Airbus A380 superjumbo increases the number of superjumbo airliners with Singapore Airlines fleet to four now. Over and above, the airline is to receive 13 more aircrafts of this type delivered into its fleet before the end of this year. Two of these 13 aircrafts are on the final stages of their production line at present and are likely to get ready by this summer.

Most notably, Singapore Airlines is the only carrier on the planet that is presently operating superjumbo. This highly envied aircraft features several wonderful and amazing features incorporating the best in the industry and a sound futuristic technology. Superjumbo airliners have been designed to carry about 471 passengers. The aircraft features 12 suites furnished with beds. Superjumbo has been manufactured by EADS and the parent company says the maximum capacity of the all-economy class of the A380 aircraft is 853 passengers.