The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) is setting up an International Aviation Lab to develop innovative solutions for the transformation of airport operations around the world. On 6 September 2024, CAAS, the International Centre for Aviation Innovation (ICAI), Singapore University of Technology & Design (SUTD), Airbus, Boeing, Changi Airport Group (CAG), SATS Ltd. (SATS), International Airlines Group (IAG) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to … [Read more...] about CAAS sets up international aviation lab to develop innovative solutions to transform airport operations
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Singapore, Australia, Indonesia, and New Zealand launch User-Preferred Routing trials for 38 flight routes
On 5 August 2024, the Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) from Australia, Indonesia, New Zealand and Singapore and the national flag carriers Qantas, Air New Zealand, Garuda and Singapore Airlines launched user-preferred routing (UPR) trials on 38 different scheduled routes between cities in Australia/New Zealand and Indonesia/Singapore. The trials will last three months after which the parties will review the results. Subject to operators’ feedback, the parties will look to operationalise … [Read more...] about Singapore, Australia, Indonesia, and New Zealand launch User-Preferred Routing trials for 38 flight routes
Singapore takes a crack at FedEx sorting robot
FedEx last week introduced an AI-powered intelligent sorting robot at its South Pacific regional hub in Singapore as part of the integrator’s continued push to digitize operations and build a smart logistics network. The deployment of the sorting robot leverages automation and harnesses AI technology to optimize operational processes and provide better service to customers. Earlier this year, FedEx also deployed a similar sorting robot at its FedEx South China E-Commerce Shipment Sorting … [Read more...] about Singapore takes a crack at FedEx sorting robot
‘Safety a nonnegotiable,’ says Singapore aviation authority
Singapore has launched the first ever safety charter for the aviation sector with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) taking the lead at the annual Aviation Safety Forum held on 7 March. Han Kok Juan, Director-General of CAAS, said aviation safety is ‘non-negotiable’ and will be the top priority of the aviation sector as it tries to ‘rebuild and reclaim’ the city-state’s position as a global air hub this year. CAAS said the safety charter is the ‘first ever’ safety for the … [Read more...] about ‘Safety a nonnegotiable,’ says Singapore aviation authority
Singapore Airlines orders blended SAF for pilot trials
Singapore is starting a pilot on the use of sustainable aviation fuel as the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), Singapore Airlines, and investment firm Temasek selected ExxonMobil as supplier. Under the pilot, SIA will purchase blended SAF from ExxonMobil, comprising 1.25 million litres of neat SAF or sustainable fuels that are unmixed or undiluted. The fuel, produced from used cooking oil and waste animal fats, will be supplied by Neste, and blended with refined jet fuel at … [Read more...] about Singapore Airlines orders blended SAF for pilot trials
Singapore takes on challenge of decarbonising aviation
Singapore is making further strides to make greener aviation a reality after the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Airbus last week. Under the agreement, the two parties will undertake a market analysis on the potential demand and production supply for alternative aviation fuels, including hydrogen. The partnership will also study airport hydrogen hub infrastructure requirements, airport operations and support the adoption of … [Read more...] about Singapore takes on challenge of decarbonising aviation