ExxonMobil Aviation assisting with historic flight

August 14, 2007

‘Super jumbo’ partnership with Singapore Airlines to benefit charities

When the new Airbus A380 “super jumbo” jet takes to the skies on its inaugural commercial flight in October, ExxonMobil Aviation will power the engines!

ExxonMobil Aviation has been invited exclusively by Singapore Airlines as a strategic supplier and key partner to sponsor the fuel component for the double-decked A380 as part of the maiden voyage’s charitable mission.

In response to tremendous consumer interest in being part of the historic moment, Singapore Airlines plans to auction off to high bidders the 480 seats on the A380’s inaugural flight, with assistance from eBay. Successful bidders will fly from Singapore to Sydney, Australia, and all proceeds from the auction will be donated to charity.

“The first commercial A380 flight will be a moment in aviation history,” said Chew Choon Seng, Singapore Airlines chief executive officer. “It will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, on an aircraft that will mark a new chapter in air travel. And while we will celebrate the event, we also wish to remember the people who are less fortunate and can be assisted by the charities to which all the proceeds will go.”

“This charity event is in line with our long-standing effort to make a positive impact on the communities in which we operate. Getting this opportunity is one of the intangible benefits of our Partnership with a key airline like Singapore Airlines and it will be a win-win for both Singapore Airlines and ExxonMobil Aviation,” said Kenny Warren, Global Director, ExxonMobil Aviation

“ExxonMobil Aviation has a long term and mutually beneficial business relationship with Singapore Airlines. The sponsorship of this flight is one of several innovative initiatives that we are jointly developing to leverage our global strengths for the ultimate benefit of the traveling public and the communities in which we do business.” said Tony Turchi, Global Commercial Airlines Sale Manger, ExxonMobil Aviation

“ExxonMobil Aviation provides everything necessary to fuel the aircraft from premium product to the transport from pipe to plane. Every part to a successful operation flawlessly executed with the highest standards of safety, environmental protection and Customer satisfaction.” said Alessandro Lombardi, Global Aviation Operation Manager

Proceeds from the flight will be split between Singapore’s Community Chest, two children’s hospitals in Sydney and the global assistance organization Doctors Without Borders.

First flight tested in 2005, the A380 is the largest passenger airliner in the world. Delivery of the first A380 to Singapore Airlines is expected in early October and the flight will likely take place in late October. To learn more, go to Singapore Airlines website.

Read about this event on page 19 of The Lamp.