Qatar Airways, as the global launch customer for the A350 XWB, became the first airline to operate the world’s newest aircraft to Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region on Monday, with the inaugural A350 XWB service arriving in Singapore Changi Airport. Upon touching down at Singapore Changi Airport, QR944 was greeted by a traditional water cannon salute, a long-held tradition to welcome special flights or planes to an airport, and an exclusive welcome ceremony. Marwan … [Read more...] about Qatar Air starts A350 service to Changi
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EVA Air launches cold-chain service
Taiwan-based EVA Air Cargo has launched its Pharmacare Service in collaboration with Environtainer, a company that manufactures and leases active, temperature-controlled containers for air transportation, following up with service and support. EVA will provide services focusing on high-value goods, including biologicals, pharmaceuticals, vaccines, healthcare products, high-end foods and semiconductor components. Initial services will be in the Europe and Asian markets and will include … [Read more...] about EVA Air launches cold-chain service
Changi reduces airport usage fees
Changi Airport Group (CAG) announced several reductions and rebates to aeronautical fees at Singapore Changi Airport, which will benefit airlines, ground handling agents and passengers. These include reductions to passenger service fees for transfer/transit passengers, landing fees for larger aircraft types, and franchise fees for flight catering and ground handling services. Existing rebates on landing fees for long-haul flights, aircraft parking and aerobridge charges will also be … [Read more...] about Changi reduces airport usage fees
Oman Air orders 20 B737s
Oman Air has ordered 20 B737 aircraft as part of a plan to double its fleet to 70 by 2020, chief executive Paul Gregorowitsch said. The order includes both the current generation of 737s, which will be delivered from 2017, as well as the re-engined 737 Max aircraft that will come from 2019. The airline has 36 aircraft, including 10 A330s and 21 B737s. This year, it will also receive the first two of nine B787s it has on order as well as six more B737s. It also plans to choose between … [Read more...] about Oman Air orders 20 B737s
Singapore’s founding father Lee Kuan Yew dies
The former prime minister and more recently minister mentor, who had been hospitalised in intensive care for severe pneumonia since early Feburary, died early on Monday morning in Singapore General Hospital. Incumbent Prime Minister and Lew Kuan Yew’s eldest son, Lee Hsien Loong announced seven days of mourning in the city-state ahead of a state funeral next Sunday. The senior Lee is widely considered to be almost single-handedly responsible for Singapore's … [Read more...] about Singapore’s founding father Lee Kuan Yew dies
Airbus, SIAEC offer maintenance training
Airbus and SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC) have entered into an agreement to provide maintenance and engineering training services for Airbus aircraft in Singapore. Through this collaboration, SIAEC will deploy Airbus standards, dynamic tools and teaching techniques to provide aircraft manufacturer backed maintenance training capabilities to its personnel and to third party personnel in the region. Moreover, SIAEC Training Academy will be equipped with Airbus' latest maintenance … [Read more...] about Airbus, SIAEC offer maintenance training