Singapore Airlines (SQ), has just completed a journey which it claims was the world’s first multi-sector demonstration green flight. On one of its long-haul scheduled flight over the North Pacific, flight SQ11 operated using a Mega top Boeing 747-400 Jumbo Jet, which departed from Los Angeles in the day, arrived in Singapore just past midnight via Tokyo, had successfully completed one of the most environmentally efficient flights with fuel savings of more than 10 tonnes as well as a 33-tonne reduction in carbon emissions. The fuel saved translate to around 6 per cent less than normally consumed on a similar flight.
Prior to the flight, the aircraft underwent a special engine wash programme for all four engines using recycled water to optimise fuel efficiency. The airframe was also polished to minimise drag thus would help control fuel consumption. More precise calculation of the aircraft weight were made to fine-tune the amount of fuel uplifted, reducing added weight.
At the starting phase of the flight, some measures implemented include the use of ground electrical supply instead of the plane’s auxiliary power unit to power the aircraft on ground during turnover at airports. The flight also used the most efficient route possible compared to an existing pre-determined route, flew at an optimal altitude and avoided areas with bad weather conditions which would require slight diversion onroute, reduced fuel consumption and make the journey more eco-friendly.
Upon landing brakes instead of full reverse thrust were applied to slow the aircraft, and as it was taxiing to its parking gate, one of the four engines was shut down to further conserve fuel.
The flight demonstrated that substantial fuel savings and reductions in carbon emissions can be achieved when stakeholders in the aviation industry all share a common goal of achieving a more eco-friendly environment.
Win a pair of airline tickets! From 1st September until 30th November, Singapore Airlines is launching a new campaign with a theme of “gourmet” together with the “Singapore Seafood Republic” which is a new restaurant chain and officially recognized by the Singapore Tourism Board. The title of the promotion is “Singapore Gourmet Discovery Campaign”, and it will introduce the attraction of Singapore’s original gourmet culture, food and tourism. They try to attract Japanese visitors to Singapore through this campaign.
First, there is a campaign which you have a chance to win a pair of Singapore Airline’s Airbus A380 return ticket every month (or total 3 pairs for six people). The applicants for the campaign need to visit “Singapore Seafood Republic” restaurants (in Ginza and Shinagawa) or its group restaurants (two in Toyosu) during the campaign period and register application through the mobile site. And then, on the 31st August, to celebrate Singapore Airline’s one year anniversary for its Airbus A380 inaugural flight to Japan, and also the restaurant’s one year anniversary for its opening, they are holding a special event where you can enjoy various Singaporean dishes. The participation fee is JPY 6,000 per person, and the total number of guest is limited to 100. Moreover, there are many other events have been planned such as an original gourmet tour to Singapore which Mr. Yoshio Kojima, the owner of the restaurant chain, will escort and guide the group to browse-and-eat-around local food tour, and special cooking classes that will be presented and instructed by the restaurant’s chief chef, etc.
Source: Travel Vision
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In the “airline customer satisfaction survey 2009″ conducted by AB-road Research Center of Recruit Co, Singapore Airlines (SQ) was voted the best airline in terms of the overall customer satisfaction rating, followed by Virgin Atlantic (VS), both with the same ranking as in the previous year. Third place was won by Eva Air (BR) which held seventh position last year. With regards to Japanese carriers, All Nippon Airways (NH) attained fourth rank as in the previous year. Japan Airlines (JL) was voted in at sixth place and JALways (JO) came in at eighth, both making great strides from 13th and from 21st respectively.
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