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United Airlines pilot was warned jet was too low before it clipped a light pole

The pilot said he had heard a thump just before landing, but did not realise the plane had clipped a light pole that crashed into a trailer.
The pilot said he had heard a thump just before landing, but did not realise the plane had clipped a light pole that crashed into a trailer.

Several injured in Boeing 787 nose-gear collapse in Frankfurt

“Passengers had not yet boarded,” a company spokesperson said, adding that crew members and ground staff were on board the aircraft at the time of the incident.
“Passengers had not yet boarded,” a company spokesperson said, adding that crew members and ground staff were on board the aircraft at the time of the incident.

SIA restricts business class seat selection based on fare type, KrisFlyer membership status

The new policy took effect on June 2 and applies to all seat selections made from that date onwards, regardless of when the ticket was purchased.
The new policy took effect on June 2 and applies to all seat selections made from that date onwards, regardless of when the ticket was purchased.

South Korea, China agree on first expansion in flight rights in seven years

First-quarter passenger traffic between South Korea and China reached about 4.39 million, exceeding pre-pandemic levels.
First-quarter passenger traffic between South Korea and China reached about 4.39 million, exceeding pre-pandemic levels.

Lebanon audits MEA safety as pilot groups voice conflict concerns

A Lebanese Middle East Airlines (MEA) aircraft approaches the Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport as it flies over Beirut's southern suburbs, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continues, Lebanon, March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/File Photo
A Lebanese Middle East Airlines (MEA) aircraft approaches the Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport as it flies over Beirut's southern suburbs, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continues, Lebanon, March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/File Photo

Tropical storm Jangmi batters Japan, cuts power to 60,000 homes

A toppled tree amid rain from Typhoon Jangmi in Tokyo on June 3.
A toppled tree amid rain from Typhoon Jangmi in Tokyo on June 3.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 3, 2026

The US military’s Central Command posted a video showing the missile strike the tanker.
The US military’s Central Command posted a video showing the missile strike the tanker.

SIA’s Singapore-Japan flights rescheduled as Storm Jangmi approaches

A flight departures board showing a cancelled flight to Okinawa, at Haneda Airport on June 1. More than 320 flights have been cancelled because of Typhoon Jangmi.
A flight departures board showing a cancelled flight to Okinawa, at Haneda Airport on June 1. More than 320 flights have been cancelled because of Typhoon Jangmi.

Vietjet to launch direct flights between Singapore and Nha Trang in Vietnam

Vietjet will operate a route between Singapore and Nha Trang four times a week beginning Dec 11.
Vietjet will operate a route between Singapore and Nha Trang four times a week beginning Dec 11.

Thai Lion Air cutting flights on 15 routes, including Phuket-Singapore, as jet fuel costs surge

Most of the affected services include international flights to China, Japan, India, Indonesia, Singapore and Nepal.
Most of the affected services include international flights to China, Japan, India, Indonesia, Singapore and Nepal.

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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.