Friday Airbus has hit a major milestone by delivering the 10,000th aircraft in the company’s history.
“We are honored and proud to have Singapore Airlines receive our 10,000th aircraft today,” Airbus CEO Tom Enders said as the jet was handed over to the Asian carrier at an official ceremony under dreary skies and drizzle.
Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong followed Enders, calling it a “remarkable milestone” for Airbus before saying Singapore Air was “honored to be receiving this extra-special aircraft.”
The 10,000th delivery marks a major milestone for Airbus, whose first commercial passenger aircraft — the Airbus A300 widebody — entered service in 1974. Airbus has since rolled out numerous other models, including the A310, A320, A330, A380 and the new A350. Airbus’ A320 family of jets includes the A319 and A321 variants.
