Indonesian-registered, Sriwijaya Air commenced flight operations at Singapore Changi Airport¡¯s Terminal 2 this week with 14 weekly scheduled flights between Singapore and Jakarta. Established in 2003, Sriwijaya operates a fleet of 14 B737-200s, three B737-300s and one B737-400. With the addition of Sriwijaya Air, there are now a total of 11 airlines operating a total of 634 weekly scheduled flights between Singapore and 13 cities in Indonesia. ¡°Despite the global economic downturn, air … [Read more...] about Indon carrier begins services to Singapore
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Belgian logistics firm invests in Singapore
Logistics company Katoen Natie is spending some US$39.4 million in its third phase of expansion, taking its total investments in Singapore to $98.6 million. The Belgian firm has been operating in Singapore since 1997 providing logistics and semi-industrial services to the specialty chemical and petrochemical industry. The company is currently building phase 3 of its Jurong Logistics Terminal which will double its capacity, not only in size but also in capabilities. This expansion will take its … [Read more...] about Belgian logistics firm invests in Singapore
Optimistic outlook for MRO business
In his keynote address at the event, S. Iswaran, Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry in Singapore said: “In spite of the weak immediate outlook for airlines and the MRO industry, the long term prospects of the aerospace industry remain positive.” He noted that at July’s Farnborough Airshow, significant new orders for aircraft continued to be placed with Boeing and Airbus, particularly from the emerging economies of the Middle-East, China and Russia. Demand has … [Read more...] about Optimistic outlook for MRO business
Singapore: New air services agreement for Singapore, Japan
Singapore and Japan recently announced an expanded air services agreement that will nearly double the number of passenger flights Singaporeanairlines can operate to Tokyo and also allow carriers from both nations tooperate unlimited passenger and cargoflights between Singapore and all citiesin Japan other than Tokyo. Under the agreement, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, Singaporean carriers will be allowed to operate four daily flights between Singapore and Tokyo Haneda … [Read more...] about Singapore: New air services agreement for Singapore, Japan