Singapore is configuring the giant plane in three classes with 471 seats. The airline has already given a taste of its business and economy class offerings - it is understood the A380 business class seats will be even wider than those installed in its 777s - but it is keeping its first class suite under wraps.
However, it has promised the new suite will redefine luxury.
Singapore Airlines chief executive Chew Choon Seng said the delivery of the next plane would herald the beginning of new chapter for the aviation industry.
"Everyone at Singapore Airlines is keenly anticipating the delivery of this new plane and our people are working hard on final preparation for its entry into service," he said. "The first flight promises to be one of the most exciting occasions in aviation history."
A countdown clock to the first flight will start this weekend at Sydney Airport.
Singapore will take the unprecedented step of auctioning off many of the seats on the first flights for charity.
Two Sydney hospitals will be among the beneficiaries.
The online auction is due to start on August 27 and seats in all three classes will be sold progressively on both legs of the flight.
Bidders will need to register with eBay. Bids on the premium classes, or for more than $US1000 ($1220) in economy classes, will require pre-qualification.
SIA spokeswoman Kate Pratley said the A380 had generated enormous interest around the world. "We've gone to the auction process because we felt this was the fairest way to allocate seats," she said.
"Auctioning them off as one-way fares allows more people to be involved."
Qantas has ordered 20 A380s and will begin flying the superjumbo next year in four classes with 450 seats.
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