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World’s first airport test bed for open-fan aircraft engines among 8 agreements inked by CAAS

The testbed agreement aims to study the possibility of incorporating the next-generation open-fan engines into Singapore’s aviation operations.
The testbed agreement aims to study the possibility of incorporating the next-generation open-fan engines into Singapore’s aviation operations.

‘Global aviation did not grow by accident’: Jeffrey Siow calls for further collaboration at summit

Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow  touched on the importance of Singapore’s air hub at the third Changi Aviation Summit.
Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow  touched on the importance of Singapore’s air hub at the third Changi Aviation Summit.

Trial to aggregate corporate demand for green jet fuel to be launched at Changi Aviation Summit

(EMBARGOED TILL 3PM ON JAN 29, 2026)
Mr Han Kok Juan, director-general of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), sharing announcements pertaining to Changi Aviation Summit and CAAS Initiatives at Singapore Airshow 2026 during a media conference at the CAAS office in Changi Airport Terminal 2 on Jan 29, 2026. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM esaviation29
(EMBARGOED TILL 3PM ON JAN 29, 2026)
Mr Han Kok Juan, director-general of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), sharing announcements pertaining to Changi Aviation Summit and CAAS Initiatives at Singapore Airshow 2026 during a media conference at the CAAS office in Changi Airport Terminal 2 on Jan 29, 2026. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM esaviation29

How airplane streaks in the sky supercharge global warming

A contrail (condensation trail)  formed from aircraft engine taken from Gardens by the Bay on Jan 12, 2026.
A contrail (condensation trail)  formed from aircraft engine taken from Gardens by the Bay on Jan 12, 2026.

Global airline body flags risks from 5G-related interference; no such cases in S’pore so far

Airline pilots operating in Singapore have not reported any interference issues.
Airline pilots operating in Singapore have not reported any interference issues.

Changi Airport to hold free exhibition in early 2026 on how T5 will be built; public sign-ups now open

Visitors can explore interactive displays, experiential zones and detailed scale models highlighting Changi Airport’s future ambitions.
Visitors can explore interactive displays, experiential zones and detailed scale models highlighting Changi Airport’s future ambitions.

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 police to conduct exercise in downtown area on Nov 26

The Singapore Police Force logo.
The Singapore Police Force logo.

Forum: Green jet fuel levy introduced in pragmatic and balanced manner

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