All Singapore articles – Page 3
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Airline BusinessSigns of life in Asia-Pacific but still with pain points
The Asia-Pacific region is starting to open up for air travel, but travel restrictions still impact key markets, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine brings additional challenges
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NewsSingapore prioritises aviation recovery; mulls full border reopening
Singapore will make a “fundamental shift” to a full border reopening in due course, as the city-state stresses that recovery of its aviation sector remains its “immediate priority”.
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NewsSIA Engineering unveils Leap engine MRO facility
SIA Engineering (SIAEC) has opened a S$9 million ($6.7 million) engine MRO facility in Singapore, which will service CFM International’s Leap engines.
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NewsSIA Engineering completes trial using SAF for engine tests
SIA Engineering has completed an engine test using sustainable aviation fuel and is hoping to perform more of such tests soon.
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NewsSIA, Scoot pick Collins for 787 component support
Singapore Airlines and low-cost unit Scoot have signed a long-term component MRO agreement with Collins Aerospace for Boeing 787 aircraft.
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NewsSIA places $2.8b order for GE9X engines
Singapore Airlines has signed an order for 22 additional GE9X engines, which will power its fleet of Boeing 777-9s.
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NewsSingapore border reopening ‘back on track’ after two-month hiatus
Singapore will expand quarantine-free travel arrangements to more countries — and ramp up arrival quotas — after putting pause on the scheme for nearly two months amid a spike in Omicron infections.
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NewsST Engineering to convert world’s first 757 firefighting tanker
ST Engineering is to create the world’s first Boeing 757 firefighting aircraft through the conversion of a passenger jet, with service entry expected within two years.
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NewsMRO digitalisation ‘a big deal’ as recovery on the horizon: Collins
As airlines return capacity after a battering from the coronavirus crisis, Collins Aerospace believes it is important that MRO services move quickly to digitalise.
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NewsSIA firms up A350 freighter commitments
Singapore Airlines has confirmed its order for seven Airbus A350 freighters, which will replace its fleet of Boeing 747-400 cargo jets.
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NewsSingapore explores developing UAM hub at Seletar Aerospace Park
Singapore has signed two agreements with urban air mobility companies Volocopter and Skyports to explore ways to grow the fledging sector at the Seletar Aerospace Park.
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NewsVolocopter eyes 2024 Singapore launch and promises S$4.2 billion in economic benefits
Urban air mobility developer Volocopter is targeting commercial launch in Singapore around 2024 — once it clinches type certification — with intra-city tourist flights the first in its plans.
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NewsAvionics can play role in recovery, sustainability, says Thales
Despite slower recovery in the Asia-Pacific region from the coronavirus crisis, Thales remains confident of opportunities in the region.
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NewsST Engineering expands component support deals with Asian carriers
ST Engineering has signed a number of long-term component maintenance contracts with Asian carriers covering their fleet of narrowbody aircraft.
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NewsFirst A320P2F to enter service with African cargo carrier Astral Aviation
Nairobi-based cargo operator Astral Aviation will be the launch operator of the Airbus A320 passenger-to-freighter aircraft, taking its first example in the second quarter of the year.
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NewsST Engineering wins nine-month pilot for shore-to-ship drone delivery
ST Engineering has partnered with Skyports and Sumitomo Corporation in a nine-month trial to explore using unmanned aircraft for shore-to-ship delivery of parcels.
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NewsSingapore Airshow organisers optimistic despite drop in visitor and exhibitor numbers
Organisers of the Singapore Airshow 2022 expect far fewer attendees compared to 2020, but they remain confident the show will continue to attract “high quality” visitors.
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In depthAfter pandemic’s battering, Singapore’s aerospace industry looks to turn the corner
After almost two years into the coronavirus pandemic, the worst could be over for Singapore’s aerospace industry, which sees itself a market leader in the region.
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Airline BusinessBubbles, lanes, and then some: How Singapore is reclaiming air hub status
After a series of false starts, Singapore’s plans to reopen its borders – and reclaim its status as a global air hub – are well well underway, though full recovery remains an elusive goal.
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NewsSIA Group maintains capacity outlook as December traffic hits new high
Singapore Airlines and low-cost unit Scoot will maintain passenger capacity through February, despite a tightening of travel restrictions in recent months following a spike in coronavirus cases.