Singapore Airlines Procures Sustainable Jet Fuel

Singapore Airlines purchases eco-friendly jet fuel from Neste

Singapore Airlines announced that it would purchase 1,000 tonne of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Neste. This marked the first procurement of the low-carbon jet fuel from the Finnish firm's refinery in the city-state.

As per a joint statement issued by the three companies, the leading Asian carrier had entered into an agreement with Neste to procure the SAF. The fuel would be blended with conventional fuel for utilization by the airline and its budget subsidiary, Scoot.

The completion of the Neste refinery's expansion at Changi last year increased its production capacit..

Air India's post-privatisation turnaround stalled

In January 2022, it was reported that Tata Group had taken over Air India from the government, sparking hopes for India's debt-ridden, loss-making, and grossly inefficient flag carrier, which had been run into the ground by successive governments. Two years later, it was revealed that Tata was facing challenges in its efforts to turn the airline around. Despite having a roadmap to restore its former glory, Tata was struggling with the process of merging its four airlines: Vistara, jointly owned with Singapore Airlines, and Air India into a full-service carrier, and Air India Express with AIX C..

AI and Singapore Airlines to Ensure Route Minimum Capacity

Artificial intelligence (AI) and Singapore Airlines have joined forces to ensure the consistent maintenance of minimum capacity on select routes. This innovative partnership leverages AI technology to monitor and adjust capacity levels, enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring passengers' travel needs are met. The initiative comes as a response to the dynamic challenges posed by the aviation industry, particularly during the ongoing global recovery from the pandemic. By utilizing AI-driven insights, the airlines aim to adapt swiftly to changing demand patterns and evolving travel restrict..

Noida Airport to be linked by expressway, rapid rail, and pod taxi

The construction of Noida International Airport, also known as Jewar airport, was in its final stages, and passenger services were expected to begin in October. The airport would be linked by six roads and a rapid rail-cum-metro, in addition to pod taxis.

Upon completion, the Noida airport was projected to be the largest in India and the third in the National Capital Region (NCR) after Delhi airport and Hindon airbase in Ghaziabad.

A 31-km greenfield expressway was being built to connect the airport to the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway at Ballabhgarh.

The National Highway Aut..

Nagpur Airport: Mihan Dream grounded, vantage point lost

Nagpur's unique and strategic central location was once lauded for placing it on the nation's aviation map. It was hailed for its efforts in creating a harmonized air traffic management system with continuous airspace over the city, alongside establishing a centralized cargo hub. However, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport is currently mired in apathy and has seemingly vanished from the national radar across various parameters, barely meeting the standards expected of a tier-2 city airport.

The airport, bearing its international tag, serves merely two flights to two foreign de..