Widebody Aircraft Parade

Boeing 747-400 - Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines belongs to the biggest Boeing 747 users. The airline has more than forty 747-400s in service and also flew earlier 747-versions like the -200 and -300.

The 'Singapore Girl airline' started flying in May 1947 as Malayan Airways with an Airspeed Consul. In 1965 Singapore became an independent state and one year later the airline was renamed Malaysia-Singapore Airlines.

In 1972 the operations were split up in two separate identities: Malaysia Airline System (MAS, now Malaysia Airlines) and Singapore Airlines. SIA is among the most profitable airlines in the world.

Singapore Airlines names the Boeing 747-400 in its fleet 'Megatop'. The earlier 747-300s were named 'Big Top'. The 'Megatop' on the picture is approaching Frankfurt Rhein/Main Airport.

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