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Aviation/Aerospace sector

No material interruption to Mid-East operations, says air cargo handler SATS

Smoke rises above the city, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on March 5.
Smoke rises above the city, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on March 5.

First two Israeli repatriation flights land in Tel Aviv

The flights landed at Ben Gurion Airport, which for now remains closed for commercial traffic.
The flights landed at Ben Gurion Airport, which for now remains closed for commercial traffic.

‘Big relief’: Families welcome flights from Middle East bringing Singaporeans home

Public relations officer Cynthia Chew hugging her niece Linda Giam at Changi Airport after returning from Dubai on March 5.
Public relations officer Cynthia Chew hugging her niece Linda Giam at Changi Airport after returning from Dubai on March 5.

US extends flight restrictions to Haiti capital until early September

A view of Toussaint Louverture International Airport, which was shut since last month and has been reopened by Haitian authorities, even as the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration watchdog extended a ban on U.S. airlines flying there, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, December 11, 2024. REUTERS/Ralph Tedy Erol
A view of Toussaint Louverture International Airport, which was shut since last month and has been reopened by Haitian authorities, even as the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration watchdog extended a ban on U.S. airlines flying there, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, December 11, 2024. REUTERS/Ralph Tedy Erol

NUS students, staff touch down in S’pore after being stranded in S. Africa amid global travel chaos

The group's return trip, originally scheduled for March 2 via Doha in Qatar, was affected by recent developments in the Middle East.
The group's return trip, originally scheduled for March 2 via Doha in Qatar, was affected by recent developments in the Middle East.

Emirates, Etihad Airways flights from UAE to S’pore available from March 4 amid Middle East conflict

Airspaces have been at least partially reopening since the US-Israeli attack on Iran left several flights grounded since Feb 28.
Airspaces have been at least partially reopening since the US-Israeli attack on Iran left several flights grounded since Feb 28.

Malaysia Airlines to resume Jeddah, Madinah flights from March 4-8

Global air travel remains severely disrupted after the war in Iran, stranding tens of thousands of passengers worldwide.
Global air travel remains severely disrupted after the war in Iran, stranding tens of thousands of passengers worldwide.

Frustration, worry: Foreigners stuck in S’pore after flights cancelled due to airspace closure

Emirates customers affected by the airspace closures across the Middle East queueing outside the airline's office on March 3.
Emirates customers affected by the airspace closures across the Middle East queueing outside the airline's office on March 3.

Airline ticket prices soar on Asia-Europe routes after Gulf airport closures

Checks of several airlines’ websites on March 3 showed few near-term bookings available and high prices on offer for flights from Asia to London.
Checks of several airlines’ websites on March 3 showed few near-term bookings available and high prices on offer for flights from Asia to London.

Airspace closures in Middle East will lead to costlier flight tickets, longer journeys: Analysts

ST20250807_202521200683 Kua Chee Siong/ pixgeneric/ Generic pix of Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Scoot planes on the tarmac or apron at Changi Airport, on Aug 7, 2025.
ST20250807_202521200683 Kua Chee Siong/ pixgeneric/ Generic pix of Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Scoot planes on the tarmac or apron at Changi Airport, on Aug 7, 2025.

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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.