Boeing will open its first Cyber Analytics Centre outside the US in Singapore to bring advanced cybersecurity capabilities and services to customers in the Asia-Pacific region. The centre will help train and equip cybersecurity professionals, perform advanced analytics and serve as Boeing’s regional cybersecurity centre of excellence. Boeing will hire and train cybersecurity professionals in Singapore to staff the facility. “Boeing is a leader in cybersecurity from the … [Read more...] about Boeing to open cyber analytics cenre in SG
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Xpress seals new deals with UPS, S.F. Express
Xpress New Media (XNM) is partnering United Parcel Service (UPS) of Singapore and S. F. Express (Group) Co. to provide value-added logistics services. These include providing other value-added documentation services like completion of air waybills, shipment invoices, as well as tracking services right up to the completion of delivery at its 8–8 Biz Butler outlets and its flagship outlet in the Singapore’s central business district. XNM said the collaborations will enhance its … [Read more...] about Xpress seals new deals with UPS, S.F. Express
Tigerair Taiwan confirms AOC
Tigerair Taiwan has received its air operator’s certificate (AOC) issued by the Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) to be the first low-cost carrier (LCC) to launch operations in Taiwan. The start-up, a joint venture between Taiwan’s China Airlines Ltd and Tiger Airways Pte of Singapore, previously announced Singapore as its inaugural destination, scheduled for launch on 26 September 2014. It is also scheduled to launch another two or three new routes to Southeast Asia by the … [Read more...] about Tigerair Taiwan confirms AOC
Changi cargo drops
Singapore Changi Airport handled 155,000 tonnes of cargo in July 2014, a decline of 2.4 per cent from a year ago. Flight movements dipped 2.6 per cent to 28,200 during the month. For the period of January to July 2014, aircraft landings and takeoffs grew by 2.1 per cent to 199,900. Cargo shipments were stable at 1,065,000 tonnes for the same period. … [Read more...] about Changi cargo drops
SingPost buys UK forwarder F.S. Mackenzie
Singapore Post, through its subsidiary, Famous Holdings, has purchased the entire issued and paid-up share capital of F.S. Mackenzie worth up to 7 million pounds (US$11.8 million). Originally established in 1951, F.S. Mackenzie is a UK-based freight forwarder and non vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC) focusing primarily on sea, air and road freight forwarding, together with customs clearance for inbound and outbound shipments from the UK. Headquartered in Basildon, east of London, it … [Read more...] about SingPost buys UK forwarder F.S. Mackenzie
Singapore rolls out slew of initiatives to boost Changi hub
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) is rolling out more initiatives to bolster and grow the Singapore air hub amidst an increasingly competitive environment and limited manpower resources. A key thrust is focused on increasing productivity at Changi Airport. To drive transformative productivity improvements across various facets of Changi Airport’s operations, CAAS is launching an Airport Productivity Package, with S$100 million (US$80 million) up to 31 March 2018. Two … [Read more...] about Singapore rolls out slew of initiatives to boost Changi hub