This was taken in late 2005 when the Airbus A380 had not yet been launched. The International Press was abuzz with excitement as to who will be the first airliner to fly the big bird. It was a race down to two: Qantas and Singapore Airlines.
This photo is rare because it is the only time ever that Qantas AND Airbus 380 industries have both logos on the ONE airplane. It will NEVER happen again. This is the maiden flight of the A380 from Sydney to Melbourne. The aircraft flew back to it's manufacturer in France after refueling in Melbourne. It was also it's maiden flight in circumnavigating the globe.