Brad's A380 First Flight -- The Chief

Singapore Airlines CEO Chew Choon Seng does a quick interview in front of my exit row seat aboard the SIA inaugural flight of the Airbus A380.

Brad's A380 First Flight -- A long way back to 54H

Finding your seat on this historic day wasn't easy. The aisles were full of news crews and partiers. Plus it's a long plane.

Brad's A380 First Flight -- Prepare for Takeoff

Baggage containers are loaded into the hold for the world's first commercial A380 flight as, in the background, a 737 backs away as if in retreat.

Brad's A380 First Flight -- Wings Over Singapore

After the initial climb we cruise over the Straits, powered by the A380's strong and quiet Rolls Royce engines.

Brad's A380 First Flight -- TAKEOFF!

The moment we've all been waiting for. The world's first commercial A380 flight lifts off from Changi Airport bound for Sydney. Man, that's a sexy aluminum wing! Many thanks to friend and seatmate Ralf Danielsson for sharing this video. (He had the window seat!)

Brad's A380 First Flight -- Landing in Sydney

Out the window video and passenger reaction of SIA A380 landing on its inaugural flight.

Brad's A380 First Flight -- Business class

A quick walk through business class on SIA's inaugural A380 Flight.