NEWSFeb 20, 2024Royal Brunei Airlines Orders Four Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners at Singapore AirshowRoyal Brunei Airlines announced the purchase of four Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners at the Singapore Airshow on February 20. Brunei's flag carrier views this order as part of its long-term growth strategy and increased focus on sustainability and passenger comfort.Read More →
NEWSFeb 19, 2024Singapore Announces Sustainable Aviation Fuel Targets Funded by Ticket LevySingapore is positioning itself as a leader in sustainable aviation by announcing plans to mandate the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for all outbound flights from the country starting in 2026. This initiative underscores the city-state's commitment to environmental sustainability and aligns with global efforts within the aviation industry to transition to greener fuel alternatives.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJul 18, 2023The World's Longest Nonstop Flights and the Future of Ultra-Long-Haul TravelTechnological advances have allowed airlines to operate ultra-long-haul flights between far-flung destinations. This article looks at the world's ten longest nonstop flights that are regularly offered. The list continues to evolve as airlines look to compete against each other for the "prize" of having the world's longest flight.Read More →
ROUTESJun 16, 2023Air Canada Plans Return to SingaporeAir Canada is beginning a slow expansion into the trans-Pacific market from it's Vancouver (YVR) hub via the opening of a new route between Vancouver and Singapore. The route has been scheduled around the already operating Singapore Airlines flights between YVR-SIN, creating a full week schedule with flights departing every day to Singapore. Read More →
NEWSOct 18, 2021Singapore Airlines to Fly Hour-Long A380 FlightsSingapore Airlines has confirmed that they will be utilizing the Airbus A380 superjumbo for flights from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur next month. The A380 will also be deployed on an "ad hoc basis" on flight routes SQ106 (SIN-KUL) and SQ105 (KUL-SIN) three times each week between November 4 and December 2, 2021.Read More →
NEWSJun 19, 2021SilkAir's Journey Comes to an End After 50 Years of FlyingSilkAir's pedigree as one of the Asia-Pacific region's leading regional carriers has now come to an end as the airline merges with Singapore Airlines. SilkAir began its journey in 1975 and has lasted for 46 years, until 2021. The Regional of Singapore Airlines will still be flying in our hearts.Read More →
NEWSJun 18, 2021Singapore Airlines Reduces 787-10 Commitments, Orders 777-9XSingapore Airlines is once again making changes to its Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner fleet. Just weeks after recording a $3.2 billion loss, the airline is looking to trim its capital expenditure commitments for the future. At the start of 2021, Singapore Airlines (SIA) had orders for 29 787-10s with Boeing. In February 2021, SIA converted 14 of its 29 787 orders to 11 777-9 aircraft orders.Read More →
NEWSMay 04, 2021Bubble Between Singapore, Hong Kong Set to Launch in MaySingapore and Hong Kong set to begin air travel bubble on 26th May 2021.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 24, 2021Singapore Airlines and the Concorde: What Went Wrong?In the year 1977, British Airways wanted to expand its Concorde services eastwards and partnered with Singapore Airlines. This venture saw Singapore Airlines operate the Concorde from Heathrow to Singapore, via Bahrain. London Heathrow to Bahrain was already an existing route with British Airways using the Concorde. With the joint venture, the route got extended to Singapore. There were also plans to expand the route to Sydney, Australia. However, this never happened due to various reasons.Read More →
NEWSTerminal at Singapore Changi Closes Due to PandemicAs a result of the low demand for travel caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Singapore's Minister for Transport, Khaw Boon Wan decided on Monday, April 6th, that Singapore Changi's Terminal 2 will be closed. This will go into effect on May 1st, and will last for 18 months.Read More →
