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Shorter flights for travellers on some routes as S’pore, 5 other countries allow more direct paths

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Generic pix of Singapore Airlines (SIA) aircraft on the tarmac or apron at Changi Airport, on Nov 14, 2025.
Can be used for stories about sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
SAF can cut emissions by more than 80 per cent, without requiring aircraft modifications. SAF is designed to be a drop-in fuel for planes, needing no new additional infrastructure at airports.
On Oct 14, Parliament passed a Bill to impose a fixed levy on all departing flights from 2026 to support airlines’ use of SAF.
Sustainable aviation fuel, mostly made from waste materials such as used cooking oil, has been deemed the most practical way to decarbonise the aviation industry as it can be blended with jet fuel and used on existing aircraft and refuelling systems without any costly modifications.
ST20251114_202585600336 Kua Chee Siong/ pixgeneric/
Generic pix of Singapore Airlines (SIA) aircraft on the tarmac or apron at Changi Airport, on Nov 14, 2025.
Can be used for stories about sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
SAF can cut emissions by more than 80 per cent, without requiring aircraft modifications. SAF is designed to be a drop-in fuel for planes, needing no new additional infrastructure at airports.
On Oct 14, Parliament passed a Bill to impose a fixed levy on all departing flights from 2026 to support airlines’ use of SAF.
Sustainable aviation fuel, mostly made from waste materials such as used cooking oil, has been deemed the most practical way to decarbonise the aviation industry as it can be blended with jet fuel and used on existing aircraft and refuelling systems without any costly modifications.

Flight diversions at Changi due to weather see sharp rise in 2025; CAAS, NEA to improve forecasting

Both agencies said they will work towards improving the forecasting of bad weather to support real-time decision-making and optimise airport operations.
Both agencies said they will work towards improving the forecasting of bad weather to support real-time decision-making and optimise airport operations.

Singapore Airshow returns in 2026 with first-ever Space Summit; public tickets on sale from Dec 10

Republic of Singapore Air Force	perform in their F-15SG & AH-64D during an aerial display at the Singapore Airshow held at Changi Exhibition Centre, Feb 25, 2024.
Republic of Singapore Air Force	perform in their F-15SG & AH-64D during an aerial display at the Singapore Airshow held at Changi Exhibition Centre, Feb 25, 2024.

Smooth resumption of MRT service on EWL after track works; easy navigation at Tanah Merah station

Minimal confusion among passengers was observed at Tanah Merah MRT station, where the station layout has changed.
Minimal confusion among passengers was observed at Tanah Merah MRT station, where the station layout has changed.

MRT service from Bedok to Tampines and Tanah Merah to Expo will resume ahead of schedule on Dec 8

The Land Transport Authority said it has completed comprehensive testing, including safety and ultrasonic checks on the tracks, power supply, and train signalling systems.
The Land Transport Authority said it has completed comprehensive testing, including safety and ultrasonic checks on the tracks, power supply, and train signalling systems.

MRT passengers say info on minor delays will reach them too late with new ‘localised’ alerts

A train staff looking on, and commuters waiting for a train at Kallang MRT station, at 8.39pm, after the announcement of a train fault which had occured, on Dec 2, 2025.
A train staff looking on, and commuters waiting for a train at Kallang MRT station, at 8.39pm, after the announcement of a train fault which had occured, on Dec 2, 2025.

Passengers at Kembangan, Bedok face longer waits for MRT trains as EWL track work enters last stage

Live testing of trains and other systems is being done on newly installed tracks, said LTA.
Live testing of trains and other systems is being done on newly installed tracks, said LTA.

News analysis

Timely information is critical to prevent confusion when MRT services are down

What caught many by surprise during the Dec 2 East-West Line delay was the silence from rail operator SMRT on its official channels.
What caught many by surprise during the Dec 2 East-West Line delay was the silence from rail operator SMRT on its official channels.

Rail operators to prioritise alerting commuters at affected stations for minor MRT delays: LTA

An SMRT employee directing people at Paya Lebar station on Dec 2.
An SMRT employee directing people at Paya Lebar station on Dec 2.

COE prices down across most categories; Cat B premium drops 4.6% to $123,900

The Category A COE rate was 3.3% lower than two weeks ago.
The Category A COE rate was 3.3% lower than two weeks ago.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.