The first sales brochure from the 1970s, promoting Airbus' first passenger aircraft, the A300B.

These four Singapore Airlines pilots, who flew the A350 to Singapore, were welcomed by an Airbus test pilot (center).

Airbus Group CEO Tom Enders said Airbus delivered its 5,000th aircraft nine years ago. Airbus delivered its 1,000th aircraft 19 years ago.

Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong said he expects the delivery of 18 additional A350s over the next 18 months.

The traditional exchange of gifts.

From left, Airbus Group CEO Tom Enders, Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong and Airbus COO-customers John Leahy.

The delivery of the A350-900 to Singapore Airlines marks the 43th delivery of the type. The aircraft will launch nonstop Singapore-San Francisco services later this month.

One of the world-famous Singapore Girls welcomes ATW on board the business class cabin.

The Singapore Airlines A350 offers 42 business class seats.

The Singapore girls show one of the galleys, which is located between two business class sections.

The A350 offers 24 premium economy class seats.

The SIA A350 offers 187 seats in economy.

Singapore Airlines and Airbus managers give a press conference.

On a rainy day in Toulouse, the Airbus A350 awaits delivery to Singapore Airlines.

The A350-900 in special livery marking the 10,000th Airbus aircraft.