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dnata wins multi-year Silk Way Group cargo handling contract in Singapore

dnata has secured a new multi-year contract with Silk Way Group to provide cargo and freighter handling services at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), further strengthening a longstanding global partnership between the two companies. As part of the agreement, dnata will support Silk Way Group’s twice-weekly freighter services at SIN. The operation is expected to handle more than 15,00...

Thales to build Singapore’s drone traffic management platform

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore awarded Thales, as the leading partner in a consortium with Deeeplabs, a contract to deliver an Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Traffic Management (UTM) System based on the TopSky - AstraUTM platform, to provide an integrated, one-stop portal for the approval and tracking of all unmanned aircraft (UA) operations in Singapore. The solution will comb...

Avation orders five additional ATR 72-600s

ATR announced that Singapore-based lessor Avation has exercised purchase rights for five ATR 72‑600 aircraft under its long-term framework agreement signed in 2011. Deliveries are scheduled for 2028 and 2029. This latest commitment covers the 50th to 54th ATR aircraft ordered by Avation since the start of its cooperation with ATR 15 years ago. Over that time, the partnership has steadily expa...

Jet Aviation signs MoU to explore expansion opportunities in Singapore

Jet Aviation signed a non-binding MoU with the Singapore Economic Development Board and JTC Corporation. The MoU signifies the intent of all three parties to pursue discussions on potentially expanding the company’s capacity and capabilities in Singapore with a proposed hangar development at Seletar Aerospace Park. Desmond Goh, Jet Aviation’s senior vice president regional...

Singapore to establish world’s first airport testbed for next generation propulsion technologies

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, CFM International and Airbus signed a MOU to establish Singapore as the world's first airport testing ground for operations of CFM’s next generation Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines technologies, with a focus on Open Fan engine architecture. The partnership will study the impact of Open Fan and other RISE programme technolog...

Dassault Aviation brings Falcon 6X to Singapore Airshow 2026

Dassault Aviation will feature its new Falcon 6X at the Singapore Airshow 2026, highlighting the aircraft’s growing fleet in service worldwide since its entry into service in late 2023. The twinjet which offers the largest cabin cross-section of any purpose-built business jet before the Falcon 10X entry into service— will be on static display throughout the week at Changi Exhibiti...

FlightSafety International receives FAA approval for Gulfstream G700 FFS in Singapore

FAA has approved FlightSafety’ new Gulfstream G700 Level D Full Flight Simulator, located at the company’s Singapore Learning Center. The approval expands access to G700 training to the Asia-Pacific region. Gulfstream G700 training is now in operation at the Singapore Learning Center, joining existing training programs in Farnborough, UK, and Savannah, GA. The G700 FFS, engin...

Singapore Airshow 2026 to thrill audiences with spectacular line-up of international flying displays

Singapore Airshow 2026 will feature a total of eight aerial displays by six air forces and two commercial aircraft manufacturers, promising a thrilling showcase of aerobatics and aerial capabilities for aviation fans. This edition’s flying display line-up brings together an exciting mix of modern combat and commercial aircraft. Making its debut at Singapore Airshow 2026 is the Royal Aus...

Embraer brings new-generation power duo E195-E2 and KC-390 Millennium to the Singapore Airshow

Embraer announced its presence at the 10th edition of the Singapore Airshow, taking place from February 3 to 8. The company will display the world’s quietest, most fuel-efficient aircraft, the E195-E2, and the versatile multi-mission KC-390 Millennium tactical transport aircraft, which was built and designed in the 21st century. Embraer’ strong presence at the...

Neste to supply SAF to DHL Express at Singapore Changi Airport in one of the largest SAF deals in the air cargo sector in Asia

Neste and DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, have strengthened their collaboration with the supply of 7,400 tons (9.5 million liters) of neat, i.e. unblended, Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel to DHL Express at Singapore Changi Airport starting July 2025. This marks one of Asia’s largest SAF deals by volume in the air cargo sector and he...

Jet Aviation Singapore joins Airbus Corporate Jets Service Center Network

Jet Aviation Singapore facility has received accreditation to perform authorized maintenance, refurbishment, and warranty work as a member of the Airbus Corporate Jets Service Center Network. Singapore is the third Jet Aviation maintenance site to join the Service Center Network, and the only member in Asia-Pacific. The agreement enables the company to perform authorized maintenance-related a...

UAS International Trip Support sees ripe opportunities in Asia Pacific for business aviation

UAS International Trip Support is enthusiastic about the whole of Asia. With UAS every aspect of a client’s journey is taken care of. Offerings include flight support, ground handling, fuel, risk mitigation, international emissions and tax compliance, aircraft sales, aviation technology, and travel solutions. Dubai-based UAS has also enhanced its air charter activity with the addit...