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A Singapore Airlines A380 on Oct. 25, 2007 lifted off from singapore with 455 passengers and 30 crew members; and landed at sydney airport 7 hours later.
The double-decker A380 is the world's most spacious, fuel efficient and quietest passenger jet ever built, according to its manufacturer, Airbus.
Singapore Airlines opted for 471 seats in three classes instead of aircrafts capability of 853 seats in an all-economy class configuration.
Singapore Airlines auctioned most of the inaugural flight seats on eBay, raising $1.26 million for charity.
The highest bidder in the auction, Briton Julian was first to board the flight, that carried 455 passengers.
Not all analysts are convinced that the plane will be a success as they say it's an expensive way to address a small market.