Aviation

Government urged Singapore aviation industry to remain active

Singapore had a head start as an aviation hub but other countries and new hubs are fast catching up, said Mr Goh Chok Tong, Senior Minister.

Government urged Singapore aviation industry to remain active

Singapore had a head start as an aviation hub but other countries and new hubs are fast catching up, said Mr Goh Chok Tong, Senior Minister.

Singapore Airlines passenger load factor slipped 4.8% in February 2011

The passenger load factor declined to 75.1 per cent due to a decline in systemwide passenger carriage and increase in capacity.

Tiger Airways passengers up 11% in February 2011

484,000 passengers were carried by Tiger Airways for the month of February 2011.

Singapore Air regional wing to increase fuel surcharges

Due to continued escalation in the price of jet fuel, SilkAir will increase its fuel surcharge for all tickets issued on or after 17 March 2011.

Tiger Airways plans training programme for 100 new pilots

Qualified major aviaton training providers were invited by Tiger Airways to submit formal proposals for the provision of a Cadet Pilot training...

Singapore Airlines to launch flights to Sao Paolo

These flights mark Changi Airport's first direct air link with South America.

Qatar Airways launches flights to Stuttgart

Stuttgart is the fourth German route of Qatar Airways.

Three incentive programmes received more than half of the $100mn Aviation Development Fund

 These three programmes support initiatives by local companies to raise productivity and promote innovation.

Singapore air fares forecast to increase 10% this year:HSBC

IATA believes passenger yields will be stable in 2011, said HSBC.

Singapore Airlines A380 engines reveal oil leaks

Singapore Airlines discovered five oil leak cases on the Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines powering its Airbus A380 planes.

Singapore to host 67th Annual General Meeting of International Air Transport Association

The 67th IATA AGM is the aviation industry's premiere executive event and attracts about 800 delegates.

SilkAir unveils flights to Pekanbaru

The airline’s eighth point in Indonesia is seen to further boost travel between Singapore and Indonesia.

Tiger Airways and Pembroke Group strike deal for 4 A320 Aircraft

Pembroke sees its partnership with the airline and the transaction as a boost to their future financial condition.

Singaporeans to enjoy more travel options with Qatar Airways' expansion of Singapore operations

Qatar Airways has announced plans to introduce a second daily service to Changi International Airport.

Singapore Changi Airport passenger movements up 11.9% in January 2011

Traffic on low cost carriers grew 27% compared to a year ago.

Qatar Airways to fly twice daily to Singapore

Additional frequencies of the airline’s flagship Boeing 777 aircraft to Changi Airport to be phased in coming months.