Scoot modified one of its A320ceo passenger aircraft (9V-TAZ) to carry cargo only by removing all seats in the cabin, doubling its capacity to nearly 20 tonnes, a press release confirmed. The modified aircraft’s first cargo charter flight took off on 22 August from Fuzhou to Singapore. The aircraft transported a total of 13 tonnes of cargo in both the bellyhold and cabin, comprising mainly daily essentials, with four more flights scheduled for August. Scoot … [Read more...] about Scoot converts A320 passenger aircraft for cargo-only transport
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Unilode inaugurates new ULD and galley cart repair centre in Singapore
Unilode Aviation Solutions, one of the leading global providers of outsourced Unit Load Device (ULD) management and repair solutions, has moved its ULD and galley cart repair centre in Singapore into a larger facility nearby Changi Airfreight Centre. The repair station with 800 m2 warehouse, 250 m2 office space and an extensive outside storage area holds the certification of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), which allows carrying out ULD repairs for … [Read more...] about Unilode inaugurates new ULD and galley cart repair centre in Singapore
Singapore, Japan partner on ATM modernisation and Seamless Sky
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and the Civil Aviation Bureau of Japan (JCAB) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to jointly promote air traffic management (ATM) transformation in the Asia Pacific. The MoC will facilitate the sharing of information, knowledge and expertise between the two organisations. It will also enable collaboration in ATM modernisation efforts and in research activities to develop ATM concepts, solutions and technologies for the next generation of … [Read more...] about Singapore, Japan partner on ATM modernisation and Seamless Sky
Airbus, Singapore aviation authority partner on drone delivery trials
Airbus Helicopters and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) have signed an agreement to conduct 'final-mile’ drone delivery trials - named the Skyways Project - in large highly urbanised environments such as Singapore. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to conduct Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Proof-of-Concept Trials was signed on the side lines of the Singapore Air Show today. The Skyways Experimentation Project aims to develop an airborne infrastructure solution to address … [Read more...] about Airbus, Singapore aviation authority partner on drone delivery trials
FAA, Singapore deepen cooperation on safety oversight
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) concluded a milestone Maintenance Implementation Procedures (MIP) agreement today, on the sidelines of the Singapore Airshow. This agreement allows for reciprocal acceptance of safety oversight requirements, as well as the mutual recognition of procedures for the approval and monitoring of aircraft maintenance organisations. The MIP was concluded under the wider ambit of the US-Singapore Bilateral … [Read more...] about FAA, Singapore deepen cooperation on safety oversight
Singapore opens two ATM research centres
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) marked a significant milestone in its vision to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Air Traffic Management (ATM) with the inauguration of the ATM Research Institute (ATMRI) and MITRE Asia Pacific Singapore (MAPS). CAAS is developing Singapore as a Centre of Excellence for ATM to improve the efficiency and safety of air traffic management in Singapore and the Asia Pacific region. The ATMRI and MAPS are key elements of CAAS’ strategy. … [Read more...] about Singapore opens two ATM research centres