Aviation

Sats acquires additional 40% stake in China aviation meal producer for 312.6 million yuan

The move will let the group capitalise on Chinese airlines’ increasing adoption of frozen food

DBS says it remains broadly negative on the airline sector, as margins are likely to remain under pressure through 2027 given the magnitude and persistence of the fuel shock.
BROKERS’ TAKE

Market ‘underestimating’ fuel impact on aviation sector: DBS

The brokerage provides its pecking order for Singapore aviation stocks

Starlink Wi-Fi offers “multi-gigabit” connectivity to the aircraft, allowing for faster Internet access in the air.

SIA to use Starlink for in-flight Wi-Fi from first quarter of 2027

The upgrade is set to be completed by 2029 across its A380s and long-haul A350s

The collapse of Spirit will result in thousands of lost jobs and marks the first airline to fail in part due to a doubling in jet fuel prices during the two-month-old Iran war.

Spirit Airlines prepares to shut down operations overnight, sources say

[WASHINGTON] Bankrupt discount carrier Spirit Airlines is preparing to cease operations around 3 am (0700 GMT) on Saturday (May 2), two people close to the discussions told Reuters late on Friday.

CAG CEO Yam Kum Weng (left, standing), SF Group chairman Dick Wong (right, standing), CAG’s executive vice-president of air hub & cargo development, Lim Ching Kiat (left, seated) and SF Group’s partner and senior vice-president Sun Haijin (right, seated).

Changi Airport inks deal to be first overseas hub for China logistics giant SF Group

Partnership expected to augment the airport’s express cargo capacity and network

Terminal 3 has not had any major upgrades since it opened in 2008.

Tender for major upgrade of Changi Airport Terminal 3 to be issued in second half of 2026

The update will emphasise digitalisation and robotics, some of which will be pilot projects for Terminal 5

SIA has owned a 25.1% stake in Air India since the latter’s 2024 merger with Vistara.

SIA’s Air India intervention a ‘capability transplant’ crucial to its long-term play: analysts

External headwinds have likely pushed the break-even mark for Singapore Airlines’ investment towards 2030

A 2023 report said the FAA’s communications system has been outdated for years and it can no longer get spare parts for many systems.

US transportation secretary seeks US$10 billion for air traffic control overhaul

[WASHINGTON] US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he was seeking US$10 billion from Congress for the next phase of a massive effort to modernise America’s aging air traffic control system and r...

Airline executives from a number of carriers said in March that they were likely to pass on higher fuel costs to consumers if the Strait of Hormuz remained closed over the longer term.

Iran war fuel hike adds US$100 to long-haul flight cost: study

European airlines are preparing for a challenging spring and summer