In a Tuesday (Oct 25) media release, Chung May Khuen, director of the National Museum of Singapore, said that the seats are “a valuable addition to the museum’s collection of travel artefacts”. They also reveal the “unique innovations and successes” of the national carrier in commercial aviation.
“Objects like these iconic seats from SIA enrich our documentation and telling of Singapore’s progress and development through the years, and we look forward to more of such meaningful contributions,” added Chung.
The first-generation Business Class seats on the A380 were designed by JPA Design of the United Kingdom and manufactured by Koito of Japan, while the first-generation SIA Suites seats were designed by French luxury yacht designer Jean-Jacques Coste of Coste Design.
Said Yeoh Phee Teik, Senior Vice President Customer Experience of Singapore Airlines: “SIA was the first airline to fly the A380, and the introduction of these seats on the aircraft marked a milestone in aviation history as they offered an unprecedented level of comfort for our customers. We are grateful that the National Museum is preserving an important aspect of our history, and hope that visitors are reminded of their flights with us when they view the showcase.”
Information on the upcoming exhibition will be shared closer to the date. Visit www.nhb.gov.sg/nationalmuseum or the National Museum’s Facebook and Instagram pages for more information.