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SIA might have chosen Airbus for its freighter fleet due to the delays, says Boeing VP of commercial marketing The Boeing 777X series of jets is delayed until 2027 at …

Maersk has made two successful passages for the first time since Yemen-based Houthis began attacking vessels in 2023 Global liner rates are on a downward trajectory, falling 4.7% to US$2,107 …

Discussions have been going on for months The companies are in talks to have Geely use Ford factory space in Europe to produce vehicles for the region. PHOTO: REUTERS FORD …

Improvements to the maximum takeoff weight of the wide-body planes will let airlines fly a further 643 km or five to six tons of additional cargo. PHOTO: REUTERS [SINGAPORE] Boeing …

Global airlines stand to earn a record US$41 billion this year Demand will grow by 4.9% around the world while remaining “broadly flat” in the US, and the organisation expects …

A senior executive says that the cost reflects supply-chain disruptions and the fallout from geopolitical instability Rolls-Royce has said that the improvements in the durability of its largest engine for …

Asia’s largest low-cost carrier is now back to operating more than 2,200 flights a day IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers says that the company has re-evaluated its systems as a result …

Qantas will sell its 33.32 per cent minority stake in Jetstar Japan, it said. PHOTO: BLOOMBERG QANTAS Airways said on Tuesday (Feb 3) it would sell its stake in low-cost …

Pratt & Whitney will expand its Tuas footprint by 25% Robert Griffiths senior vice president, commercial engines Operations, for Pratt & Whitney (left) and Cindy Koh, executive vice president of …

The company previously operated in Macau but suspended its business in 2017 The move marks Uber’s first new entry to an Asian market for years. PHOTO: REUTERS UBER Technologies is …

The all-wheel drive variant of Tesla’s bestselling Model Y SUV is priced above the cheaper “standard” version. PHOTO: REUTERS ELECTRIC-VEHICLE maker Tesla introduced a new variant of its Model Y …

The French industrial giant is partnering EDB on three new agreements signed at the Singapore Airshow 2026 Singapore is set to become one of three global research and development centres …

The EU’s biggest retreat from its green policies in years has met with criticism Under pressure from carmakers, the European Commission in December proposed a 90 per cent cut in …

Tesla’s doors are already the target of a safety probe in the US Models that have already been approved by the regulator and are in the final stages of launching …

The airline’s multi-hub strategy in India, which includes its stake in Air India, comes as global travel patterns shift towards South Asia SIA CEO Goh Choon Phong notes that as …

Toshiyuki Onuma notes that there are several possibilities to increase the production of sustainable aviation fuel Toshiyuki Onuma is the senior deputy director-general of Japan’s Civil Aviation Bureau in addition …

The sell-off highlights rising investor concern that China’s carmakers face a prolonged slowdown BYD’s Hong Kong-listed shares dropped 7.8 per cent to HK$90.10, the lowest level since Feb 3, 2025. …

This will be the group’s second destination in Saudi Arabia, complementing Scoot flights to Jeddah SIA's passenger planes will fly between Singapore and Riyadh four times a week. PHOTO: YEN …

Chinese brands have gained significant market share over the past four years Along with its affiliate Kia, Hyundai was once the biggest foreign carmaker in Russia. PHOTO: REUTERS [SEOUL] South …

Asia-Pacific is the world’s fastest-growing region for air travel Air cargo shipments between Asia and North America slipped 0.8 per cent last year in the first such decline for some …

GE Aerospace will expand its Singapore presence beyond maintenance, repair and overhaul under a new R&D partnership GE Aerospace currently focuses on MRO operations in Singapore, such as for its …

These will improve high-speed data transfer, disaster response planning and environmental monitoring ST Engineering has also unveiled new platforms to manage congestion in orbit and verify carbon credit projects. PHOTO: …

The startup plans to aggressively expand the commercial service this year to many more American cities, as well as to the UK Waymo operates fully autonomous ride-hailing, without a human …

KLM added that it had already resumed flights to other destinations in the region, such as Riyadh and Dammam. PHOTO: REUTERS [AMSTERDAM] Airline KLM is resuming flights to Israel, the …

The unmanned aircraft can carry up to 100 kg and is planned to begin operation in 2028 The DrN-600 is powered by lithium polymer batteries and has a range of …

Germany’s automakers have already lost the battle in the Asian nation on mass-market EVs [FRANKFURT] Mercedes-Benz Group unwrapped a refreshed S-Class, pitching its flagship sedan as a rolling, hyper-connected boardroom …

Panama Ports Company is a subsidiary of Hong-Kong based CK Hutchison subsidiary Panama Ports Company has held contracts since the 1990s to operate container terminals at the canal’s Pacific and …

Row upon row of vehicles wait to be shipped overseas on Jan. 2 at the Lianyungang terminal in East China’s Jiangsu province. PHOTO: VCG China exported a record 7.1 million …

Musk expects Starship to start launching payloads into space this year The rapid launch of 9,500 Starlink satellites since 2019 has made SpaceX the world’s largest satellite operator with over …

Move is part of the Japanese shipping firm’s regional strategy to expand its automotive business MOL and PSA will further collaborate across the three key areas of operational optimisation, digital …

The joint venture terminal is currently subject to regulatory approval PSA will contribute its terminal-operating expertise in the joint venture. PHOTO: YEN MENG JIIN, BT [SINGAPORE] Mitsui OSK Lines, Japan’s …

The agreements will cover sustainability, innovation and human capital development The airshow will also feature a closed-door innovation symposium on Feb 4, convened by the International Centre for Aviation Innovation …

This follows approval from the Singapore authorities last year Singapore Airlines codeshares on Malaysia Airlines' services between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, London-Heathrow and 15 domestic destinations within Malaysia. PHOTO: YEN …

The airline is set to start its Middle East hub in Bahrain as early as this year AirAsia is pushing hard on expansion plans after scaling back operations and restructuring …

The company’s founder Shigenobu Nagamori has already stepped down as chairman of the board Nidec has disclosed accounting issues that have spanned subsidiaries in Italy, Switzerland and China, as well …

Toyota's Urban Cruiser Ebella electric vehicle on display at a launch event in Mumbai, India, Jan 20, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS [TOKYO] Toyota Motor sold a record 11.3 million vehicles globally …

The EV maker has been increasingly emphasising AI, driverless technology and humanoid robots Tesla sells megapacks to xAI and xAI’s Grok chatbot is integrated into some Tesla vehicles. PHOTO: REUTERS …

Global financial markets are bracing for a year of potentially mega US listings Space technology is a tightly held sector but is sought after by investors keen for exposure in …

The company’s vehicle business has been under strain as rivals roll out newer models, often at lower prices Wall Street expects the company to deliver 1.8 million units in 2026, …

VinFast logged a jump of nearly six times in e-scooter sales in 2025, outpacing Honda’s marginal growth and a decline at Yamaha VinFast's Evo lineup became Vietnam’s best-selling e-scooter range …

The automaker has approached Indian auto sector regulators to flag how import limits could constrain growth Diversifying beyond China has become increasingly important for BYD as growth slows at home …

Flags up to US$200 million hit from winter storm American Airlines expects its full-year adjusted profit in the range of US$1.70 to US$2.70 per share, compared with analysts’ average estimate …

All 256 passengers and 16 crew members disembarked normally, according to a Singapore Airlines spokesperson. PHOTO: @AVIATIONBRK/X [SINGAPORE] A Singapore Airlines (SIA) jet damaged its tail while landing at Changi …

The partnership will also explore a new “Robo-Car” self-driving architecture Testing of the Robo-Car system is underway in controlled zones in Hanoi, with plans to expand trials to larger cities …

Airbus has been struggling to boost its output Airlines say engine makers have delivered on promises to cut fuel consumption at the expense of increased wear and tear, resulting in …

New Delhi currently levies tariffs of 70% and 110% on imported cars India is the world’s third-largest car market by sales after the US and China, but its domestic auto …

Air travel has been disrupted by Winter Storm Fern, sparking warnings of transportation chaos More than 3,200 weekend flights within, into and out of the US have already been cancelled, …

This does not have a significant impact on SIA’s operations, says the group SIA says that SIA and Scoot do not fly over Iranian airspace, and that its top priority …

The airline is currently avoiding the airspace over several countries in the Gulf, as well as Iran, Iraq and Israel as a precaution, the airline said separately. PHOTO: BLOOMBERG AIR …