It is the first commercial aircraft in the world to be decorated with a Star Wars livery and will make a brief two-night stop here.
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They were dressed in the orange of the rebel pilots and the iconic white Stormtroopers, who posed with the display and the public before leading a march to Terminal 2, where another replica, this time of the Imperial TIE fighter, waited.
Make it down you didn’t, be not afraid.
Members of the public who wish to take pictures in the X-wing cockpit can queue for tickets, which will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.
A few were even dressed for the occasion and donned the Stormtroopers’ helmets.
Right behind the X-wing is protocol droid C-3PO with his own language centre, where he will teach visitors popular Star Wars phrases in 10 commonly-spoken languages. Next to him will be a showcase of Star Wars model displays, including Han Solo’s (or Lando Carlrissian’s) Millennium Falcon and the Star Destroyer.
The Force was strong at Changi Airport as it kicked off its Star Wars themed year-end celebrations at Terminal 3.
The R2-D2 ANA plane at Changi Airport.
Singapore is the first Asian stop outside of Japan for this chartered flight from Tokyo.
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It will also have Star Wars merchandise on sale, such as luggage tags, tote bags and stickers. Mashable took a trip inside the airline’s new R2-D2-style Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which maintains all the styling consistency of your average Star Wars obsessive’s basement with its plush Yoda dolls and Stormtrooper candy holders.
