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August 4, 2026
A professional singer, actress, and wellness educator is suing Singapore Airlines after she nearly swallowed a 1.5-inch splinter from a wooden skewer used to eat the carrier’s iconic Business Class…
Oman Air has launched five new routes in one week, expanding cargo connectivity across Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East and Russia. New services to Singapore and Tashkent strengthen access to key…
As cities bake under rising temperatures, Singapore is betting that strategically planted trees could slice millions from cooling costs while making streets habitable again. The post Research cited…
An aircraft maintenance engineer who was dismissed after a 17-minute delay involving a Singapore Airlines Airbus A350 at Brisbane Airport has won an unfair dismissal case in Australia. Mohammad…
Singapore Airlines engineer wins AU$40,000 after tribunal finds dismissal process unfair following a 17-minute flight delay. The post Singapore Airlines Engineer Awarded AU$40,000 Compensation After…
August 3, 2026
A Singapore Airlines engineer sacked after rebooting a jet's system caused a 17-minute delay has been awarded $28,000 for unfair dismissal.
The man had also reportedly been working extra shifts at a competing maintenance company.
ST Engineering’s Digital Systems business has secured new deployments in Asia outside Singapore in the last few months for its counter-drone capability, reflecting growing demand for effective…
Singapore Airlines deploys Airbus A380 daily on Auckland flights for Winter 2026-27 with more Suites and First Class seats. The post Singapore Airlines to Deploy Airbus A380 to This City After 7…
August 2, 2026
Silk Way West Airlines’ new multi-year cargo handling agreement with dnata at Singapore Changi Airport goes beyond a handling contract, strengthening a direct airfreight link between Baku and…
Turkish Airlines' decision to reroute its Istanbul to Sydney flights through Singapore has caught the attention of aviation enthusiasts.
Singapore Airlines (SQ) has begun testing a dedicated concierge service for Suites and First Class passengers departing from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), further expanding its premium ground…
August 1, 2026
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has awarded Thales a contract to develop a new NexGen Air Traffic Management System (ATMS) and air traffic control radars, marking a major […]
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) deployed 8 F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters and an early warning aircraft to take part in the 2026 edition of the multinational exercise Pitch Black…
July 31, 2026
Singapore has chosen Thales to modernize its air traffic management system. The future AI-optimized NexGen ATMS will be operational in 2030 and will be able to handle up to one million…
From 3 August 2026 and for a period of six months, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and SAFRA will trial Uncrewed Aircraft Flying The post Singapore trials new UAS flying areas to…
A former Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) captain has been sentenced to 21 months and two weeks in jail after cheating five colleagues out of more than S$86,000 while exploiting his position of…
July 30, 2026
The Republic of Singapore has expressed its first interest in joining a 6th Generation fighter programme only a week after Canada joined GCAP as an observer. As reported by Janes on Tuesday…
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has awarded Thales a major contract to develop a new NexGen Air Traffic Management System and control radars, marking…
As its water treaty expires in four decades, Singapore is betting that turning sewage into drinking water can save a nation facing an existential thirst. The post Singapore has almost no fresh water…
Singapore has reportedly begun exploring the future of sixth-generation combat aviation by holding early discussions about the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a multinational initiative led by…
July 29, 2026
Singapore is yet to receive its first F-35s, but it shouldn’t be a surprise that the strategically located city-state has an eye on what comes next. The post Singapore Reportedly Looking Toward 6th…
Singapore's flag carrier faces headwinds despite strong performance.
A few days ago Canada joined the Euro-Japanese program as an observer. This decision has apparently inspired others, particularly in Asia, since the island state of Singapore has…
SINGAPORE — A Beijing-based startup has secured around $14 million to build a satellite constellation for tracking orbital objects, adding to China’s growing SSA sector. Xingchen Daohe, also known…
July 28, 2026
Singapore Airlines Group reported a net loss of S$76 million for its first fiscal quarter, as a massive 78.5% surge in net fuel costs triggered by Middle East conflict wiped […]
Plaza Premium Group (PPG) announced that its digital rewards platform, Smart Traveller, has partnered with Singapore-based loyalty and travel rewards platform HeyMax. The collaboration introduces a…
Singapore Airlines’ parent company posted a rare loss for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, even as the… The post SIA Group posts S$76 million net loss as fuel costs surge on record revenue appeared…
SIA Group posts a net loss of S$76 million for April-June, its first loss-making quarter in over four years. Singapore Airlines Group (SIA Group) slid to a net loss for the three months ending 30…
July 27, 2026
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Will the carrier finally launch regular superjumbo service to this destination? Time will tell!
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