Aviation
Singapore Airlines orders 1,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel from Neste
SINGAPORE Airlines : C6L 0% (SIA) has agreed to purchase one thousand tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel from renewable fuel producer Neste, the national carrier announced on Monday (May...
US lawmakers strike deal to boost aviation safety, will not hike pilot retirement age
US HOUSE and Senate negotiators said on early Monday they have reached a deal to boost air traffic controller staffing and boost funding to avert runway close call incidents,...
Boeing hit with whistleblower allegations, adding to safety concerns
THE US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a Boeing whistleblower’s claims that the company dismissed safety and quality concerns in the production of the planemaker’s 787 and 777...
Aircraft lease rates yet to peak: BOC Aviation CEO
AIRCRAFT lease rates have yet to peak but could hit a plateau in the next 12 months, said the chief executive officer of Hong Kong-listed lessor BOC Aviation (BOCA).Steven...
Singapore proposes increased scrutiny of critical transport firms through legislation amendments
SINGAPORE is proposing a set of amendments to designate critical entities in air, sea and land transport in order to “strengthen the resilience of key firms” and safeguard their...
Vistara, co-owned by SIA, cancels over 50 flights as India’s aviation authorities keep tabs
INDIA’S civil aviation ministry said on Tuesday (Apr 2) it was monitoring a surge in flight cancellations by Vistara as the airline grapples with a shortage of pilots, while...
Sustainable aviation fuel costs must be lower, Exxon VP says
COSTS are the main obstacle to increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), Exxon Mobil Senior Vice President Jack Williams said on Friday (Mar 22). SAF accounts for...
Data points to Scoot raising seat capacity for China for Northern Summer: aviation consultancy
SCOOT is intending to ramp up schedules for mainland China, with its seat capacity expected to peak in August for the Northern Summer 2024 season, noted Alton Aviation Consultancy...
