Singapore Airlines purchases eco-friendly jet fuel from Neste
Singapore Airlines Procures Sustainable Jet Fuel
In a significant move towards sustainability, Singapore Airlines has announced its purchase of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Neste, a leading provider of renewable fuels. This procurement underscores Singapore Airlines' commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and promoting environmentally-friendly practices within the aviation industry.
The sustainable jet fuel sourced from Neste is produced from renewable feedstocks, such as waste and residues, and offers significant environmental benefits compared to traditional fossil-based jet fuels. By opting for SAF, Singapore Airlines ..
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..