Aviation

Safran Electrical & Power launches new aerospace facility in Seletar

‘Critical node’ will boost French aerospace giant’s capabilities as regional aviation grows

Having debuted in 2008, the main event of the biennial Singapore Airshow 2026 will take place from Feb 3 to 8 at the Changi Exhibition Centre.

Singapore Airshow to mark 10th edition with first-ever space summit

A key topic to be discussed, the space economy, is projected to hit US$1.8 trillion in value by 2035

Key Asian utilities mostly meet only some or fail expectations in addressing climate risk, says a new report.
ESG INSIGHTS

Issue 174: Asian utilities ill-prepared for climate risk; compliance sparks demand for carbon credits

This week in ESG: MSCI, Asia Investor Group on Climate Change analyse power sector’s exposure to climate damage; carbon exchange Climate Impact X launches Corsia contract

For the first 10 months of 2025, Changi Airport's passenger traffic is up 4.2% year on year.

Changi Airport October passenger traffic rises 3.4% to 5.8 million

Air freight handling is up 2.5% year on year at 182,000 tonnes

Starting next October, travellers flying out of Singapore will have to pay a few more dollars for sustainable aviation fuel.

Can Singapore aviation go green without losing ground?

From 2026, flyers will pay more for greener fuel. Host Derryn Wong and aviation expert Terence Fan break down what this means for Singapore’s position as a global air hub.

Singapore Airlines and Scoot carried about 3.6 million passengers in total last month.

SIA Group passenger traffic up 5.3% in October

This outpaces a 3.7% increase in passenger capacity

First announced in 2024, the levy is part of the Singapore Sustainable Air Hub Blueprint for how to reach net-zero aviation emissions by 2050.

Economy passengers to be charged S$1 to S$10.40 sustainable fuel levy from Oct 2026

Levy for business and first-class flights originating in Singapore ranges from S$4 to S$41.60; cargo levy from S$0.01 to S$0.15 per kg

From 2026, all flights departing from Singapore must use at least 1% sustainable aviation fuel.
THE BROAD VIEW

Singapore’s green fuel levy: A step forward but harder work awaits

To make low-carbon fuels a lasting part of the energy mix, the country must now focus on building up the supply side

The latest aircraft and engine orders are part of Vietjet’s ongoing fleet modernisation and expansion strategy.

Vietjet signs billion-dollar deals for 100 Airbus aircraft, 92 Rolls-Royce engines

The new orders come amid strengthening diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the UK

DBS says CAO's early strategic positioning in sustainable aviation fuel provides “compelling medium-term growth optionality”.
BROKERS’ TAKE

DBS restarts China Aviation Oil coverage with ‘buy’ call; shares rise 12.9%

Its trading profitability is expected to rise, while arbitrage opportunities are set to persist