Aviation
Despite Iran war impact, Changi Airport Q1 passenger traffic up 2.3% on North Asia, Europe demand
It hits a record 70.4 million for the 12 months ended March 2026
War-driven oil shocks expose aviation’s decarbonisation challenge
Aviation remains one of the most difficult sectors to decarbonise – no single solution will be sufficient
Changi Airport ranks fourth-busiest for international passengers in 2025: report
It served 69.4 million international passengers in 2025, up 3.5% from 2024
Ceasefire but no relief: Why airlines will continue to face high fuel costs
The fallout from the Iran war represents a broad shift, rather than a temporary disruption, for the aviation industry
Airlines ‘nowhere near’ Covid-style crisis despite oil shock: Iata chief
Carriers can mitigate fuel price spikes using established levers such as fare hikes, says Willie Walsh
Asian airlines maintain AI investments despite budget cuts due to Iran war oil shock
Carriers such as Scoot, Thai Airways see digital infrastructure and AI as existential needs
‘Cash is king’: Asian airlines hoard liquidity to survive worst oil shock since 1980s
Carriers are reducing non-essential capital and operational expenditures to maintain liquidity
Indonesia to let airlines increase fuel surcharges as aviation costs soar
Aviation fuel prices have surged about 70% in the country, triggered by the Iran war
The Iran war is reshaping global aviation
The longer the war persists, the worse it will be for the carriers with bases in the Middle East
ComfortDelGro’s CMAC eyes Asia expansion as flight disruptions become more frequent
The UK-based company could now target new clients in Singapore and Australia
