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CAAS, EDB ink pact with GE Aerospace to co-develop AI and propulsion technologies

GE Aerospace will expand its Singapore presence beyond maintenance, repair and overhaul under a new R&D partnership

CFM's next-generation engines, dubbed Rise, may be more fuel-efficient than existing jet engines.

Singapore to be first airport test bed for CFM’s next-generation, open fan aircraft engines

This will help develop a framework for the operation of these new engines

The airshow will also feature a closed-door innovation symposium on Feb 4, convened by the International Centre for Aviation Innovation under CAAS.

CAAS to sign nine deals at Singapore Airshow and Changi Aviation Summit

The agreements will cover sustainability, innovation and human capital development

The fleet of driverless tractors will be expanded to 24 vehicles by 2027.

Changi Airport turns to driverless tractors to boost tarmac productivity

They are being used to transfer passenger bags between Terminal 1 and 4

SAFCo will be a non-profit company wholly owned by CAAS.

Singapore sets up world’s first non-profit to centralise purchase of sustainable aviation fuel

SAFCo will procure, manage and allocate the fuel at Changi Airport and Seletar Airport

Sustainable jet fuel mandates have the downside of bringing price uncertainty to the aviation industry, Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling says.

Singapore’s sustainable jet fuel law ensures cost certainty, unlike mandates or incentives: MOT

The approach avoids price fluctuations, says Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling

Singapore's delegation at ICAO. Left to right: Han Kok Juan, director-general of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore; Jeffrey Siow, acting minister for transport; Lau Peet Meng, permanent secretary, Ministry of Transport; and Eileen Poh, permanent representative of Singapore on the ICAO council.

Singapore re-elected to ICAO council with highest number of votes

The Republic receives the highest number of votes so far for a council position in the United Nations’ aviation standards body

The target is for sustainable aviation fuel to comprise 1% of all the fuel used at Changi and Seletar airports in 2026.

Singapore tables Bill for sustainable aviation fuel levy, fund and central procurement

This facilitates the implementation of previously announced sustainable aviation fuel policies

Midair instability is becoming a more common hazard for carriers and passengers as rising global air traffic density means more planes flying in crowded skies.

Singapore lists air turbulence as key safety risk in new report

Severe turbulence will now be classified as a state-level operational safety risk

An aerial view of the construction area of Changi Airport Terminal 5. The proposed Changi East Urban District will occupy a 40 ha tract of land – about the size of 56 football fields.

Proposals sought to develop Changi East Urban District next to T5

When ready in the mid-2030s, T5 will allow the airport to serve 140 million passengers yearly