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Air safety

Scoot named world’s 3rd safest low-cost airline in 2026 ranking, SIA 7th among full-service airlines

Scoot last made the low-cost carrier safety ranking list in 2023, when the top 25 airlines were listed but not ranked.
Scoot last made the low-cost carrier safety ranking list in 2023, when the top 25 airlines were listed but not ranked.

South Korea plane crash victims would have lived but for runway barrier, simulation shows

A damaged structure is seen at the end of the runway at Muan International Airport.
A damaged structure is seen at the end of the runway at Muan International Airport.

Canada asks Air India to probe case of pilot removed from plane under influence of alcohol: Source

The incident was labelled as a “serious matter” by Transport Canada in a letter to Air India.
The incident was labelled as a “serious matter” by Transport Canada in a letter to Air India.

Families demand answers a year after South Korea’s deadliest air crash

Bereaved family members at the site of the 2024 Jeju Air crash in Muan, South Korea, on Dec 29, the first anniversary of the disaster.
Bereaved family members at the site of the 2024 Jeju Air crash in Muan, South Korea, on Dec 29, the first anniversary of the disaster.

IndiGo crisis reveals why India’s new air safety rules are vital

An IndiGo Airways aircraft prepares to land at the Mumbai airport on Dec 6, 2025. PHOTO: AFP
An IndiGo Airways aircraft prepares to land at the Mumbai airport on Dec 6, 2025. PHOTO: AFP

When something goes wrong with your flight, these people take charge

Even small disruptions can have severe effects on an airline’s planes, employees and customers.
Even small disruptions can have severe effects on an airline’s planes, employees and customers.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Dec 14, 2025

US President Donald Trump speaking to the media after two US Army soldiers and an interpreter were killed in Syria on Dec 13.
US President Donald Trump speaking to the media after two US Army soldiers and an interpreter were killed in Syria on Dec 13.

Engine failure forces United Airlines flight to return to US airport

Smoke rising during an incident involving a United Airlines plane on the tarmac at Dulles International Airport, in Dulles, Virginia, on Dec 13.
Smoke rising during an incident involving a United Airlines plane on the tarmac at Dulles International Airport, in Dulles, Virginia, on Dec 13.

Passenger plane from Sapporo to Akita lands in Hakodate after propeller likely froze

Hokkaido Air System, which operates the plane, said that one of the propellers may have frozen, causing instability.
Hokkaido Air System, which operates the plane, said that one of the propellers may have frozen, causing instability.

Cathay passenger arrested after trying to open door mid-flight from Boston to Hong Kong

Cathay Pacific said no passengers or crew were injured and the flight landed safely on Dec 11.
Cathay Pacific said no passengers or crew were injured and the flight landed safely on Dec 11.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.