Freight has never taken a big part of the delivered cost of oil, but it’s now playing a much bigger role, says an analyst Vessels shuttling barrels through the Strait …
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Freight has never taken a big part of the delivered cost of oil, but it’s now playing a much bigger role, says an analyst Vessels shuttling barrels through the Strait …
The airline can withstand fuel cost spikes as its current crisis is less severe than Covid, he adds “I can say confidently the government said we never said anything like …
This marks the firm’s second confirmed Asia market and its first entry into South-east Asia Waymo’s initial fleet will be made up of Jaguar I-PACE sports utility vehicles. PHOTO: ST …
This follows reports on Malaysia’s government asking rivals if they can absorb the carrier’s domestic market share Tony Fernandes, the low-cost carrier’s co-founder, added that strong air travel demand continued …
The airline has been hit by surging fuel costs AirAsia had fallen behind on payments to suppliers and has asked for deferrals on at least a dozen planes, Bloomberg reported …
Workers will strike for a 24-hour period on Wednesday in Victoria state and Thursday in the rest of the country, the union said [SYDNEY] Hundreds of Qantas ground workers who …
Brokerage is ‘largely neutral’ on Air India’s US$1.5 billion top-up request Jet fuel rose to US$190 a barrel as at Tuesday, nearing the highs of US$200 a barrel in April, …
Certification of the Boeing 737-10 is several years behind schedule Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said that the largest variant of 737 MAX, the 737-10, will be certified “very soon.” PHOTO: …
AirAsia reported a net loss of RM831 million for the second quarter ended Jun 30 [KUALA LUMPUR/HONG KONG] Malaysia’s government has asked Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air whether they could …
It said in May it was well hedged on fuel until 2028-29 [DUBAI/LONDON] Emirates is well hedged against higher jet fuel prices and is trying to avoid passing rising costs …
The deal could ultimately value the target at up to US$4.5 billion Grab will first acquire a 60% stake in Atome Financial, and then the other 40% stake about two …
Deal could ultimately value the target at up to US$4.5 billion Grab will acquire the remaining 40% stake in Atome Financial about two years after the transaction closes. PHOTO: BT …
SIA’s traffic is up 0.5% to while Scoot’s climbs 4.9% Cargo load for the group was up 2.8% to 533.8 million tonne-km in August; gross cargo capacity was down 0.7% …
Japan currently requires a human being to be in the driver’s seat, regardless of the vehicle’s level of autonomy Waymo will partner with Japanese taxi firms Go and Nihon Kotsu …
Gojek’s parent company is focusing on practical applications that can improve conversion or cut costs, ahead of a wider rollout in 2027 Hans Patuwo, GoTo’s president director and group CEO …
About 42,000 new aircraft will be required globally over the next 20 years [HONG KONG] Airbus has not seen any softening in aircraft demand or deliveries due to geopolitical or …
Supersized earnings come as Iran and Ukraine wars mean the world is not making enough fuel to meet demand The main means of exporting Persian Gulf oil has shifted to …
It is also preparing to roll out on-demand, point-to-point autonomous rides in the estate Grab’s autonomous fleet has clocked more than 110,000 km on Singapore roads and served more than …
Firm says it will continue supporting the investigation into the incident and those affected Miami-based cargo carrier 21 Air operated Flight 7598, which ran off the tarmac at Miami International …
The staffing situation has been described as “a bit insane” The flight cancellations come amid probes into several recent near-misses at Sydney Airport. PHOTO: REUTERS [SYDNEY] A shortage of air …
The move adds to a recent capacity surge, but incumbents SIA and Qantas will likely be insulated EgyptAir’s upcoming service connecting Cairo to Sydney via Singapore is set to be …
It will seek greater influence over management and stronger governance rights Singapore Airlines says it will carefully evaluate any request for additional capital, taking into account Air India’s business strategy, …
Airports warn of more disruption Stranded passengers at Heathrow Airport‘s Terminal 5 in London. Flights from British airports resumed early on Wednesday (Sep 9) after a major air traffic control …
Price for a Category B COE inches up 3.1% from S$131,001 to S$135,001 The latest Category A COE price was 3.5% higher than the S$128,501 posted at the previous tender. …
Airline says it gave affected passengers assistance such as hotel accommodation and ground transport Travellers continued to face chaos at airports across Britain for a second day, with more than …
Nearly a thousand flights were disrupted on Tuesday [LONDON] Flights at major British airports were disrupted on Tuesday (Sep 8) by a technical fault at air traffic control provider NATS, …
Passenger vehicle exports jumped 77.5% from a year earlier to 894,000 units in August Sales at home fell 23.7 per cent to 1.55 million vehicles, worsening from a decline of …
In July, vessels transiting the waterway rise 27% year on year to 1,340 The Suez Canal Authority expects full-year revenue to climb to between US$5.8 billion and US$6 billion from …
Natarajan Chandrasekaran’s remarks signals strategic importance he continues to place on Air India’s revival Air India suffered a record 220 billion rupees loss last fiscal year and faces regulatory scrutiny …
The investment’s viability is a commercial matter between the carrier and its shareholders, he adds [SINGAPORE] Minister for transport Jeffrey Siow crossed swords with Workers’ Party MP Kenneth Tiong in …
Canada plans to introduce a wave of counter tariffs against the US on Thursday US PRESIDENT Donald Trump said on Monday (Aug 7) that Canadian private jet maker Bombardier would …
Labour officials say the move could preserve about 1,400 of the site’s 1,800 jobs. The move highlights how rising defence spending in Europe could help absorb excess manufacturing capacity in …
The solution mitigates the warming effects of contrails by adjusting flight paths Cathay Pacific is Google’s first airline partner in the Asia-Pacific to try out its AI-powered contrail mitigation technology. …
Commercial tankers now being deliberately used as instruments of reciprocal economic pressure Only two vessels passed through the strait on Sep 5 while six went through on Sep 6, mostly …
Five people also injured in the crash, including three in critical condition Prime Air Flight 7598 overran the airport’s diagonal runway just before 2 pm EDT (1800 GMT) and struck …
The golden, butterfly-door Cybercab embodies Musk’s strategy of betting the company on self-driving software and robotics. PHOTO: REUTERS [SAN FRANCISCO] Tesla’s race to deploy Cybercab robotaxis will put regulatory limits …
The new cuts announced on Sep 3 bring total reductions to around 100,000 The automotive giant must rein in costs that are still about 30% higher than those of comparable …
Companies such as BYD and Geely are quickly gaining market share around the world New cars lined up for export at the port in Shanghai, China, July 14, 2026. PHOTO: …
The levy will range between S$1 and S$41.60, depending on the flight distance and cabin class booked. PHOTO: ST FILE [SINGAPORE] A green jet fuel levy for air cargo will …
South-east Asia’s largest budget carrier seeks fresh capital amid mounting financial pressure The government’s involvement is driven partly by AirAsia’s role as a major employer and provider of affordable air …
The upcoming seats will be the first meaningful redesign of its long-haul business class in almost two decades The in-flight entertainment system across all cabin classes, as well as the …
The first retrofitted aircraft will begin commercial service on Wednesday (Sep 2) from New York to Buenos Aires The airline is also phasing out first class on the aircraft, while …
The upcoming seats will be the first meaningful redesign of its long-haul business class in almost two decades The in-flight entertainment system across all cabin classes, as well as the …
It aims to save 1.5 trillion yen (US$9.4 billion) by 2030 Honda, the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer, is trying to fix its struggling car business. PHOTO: REUTERS [TOKYO] Japan’s Honda …
The German carmaker, whose supervisory board is set to meet on Friday, is also planning extensive divestments of business units. PHOTO: REUTERS [BERLIN] The Volkswagen Group is expected to sell …
Intense domestic competition has sparked concerns that growth may come at the expense of safety and quality [BEIJING] China told its carmakers to keep their cut-throat competitive actions, like steep …
Cumulative deliveries are at nearly 1.3 million as at Aug 31 Nio is also set to report its Q2 earnings on Tuesday. PHOTO: REUTERS [SINGAPORE] Chinese electric-vehicle (EV) giant Nio …
But the H2 figure is still to come, and the lead is too small to say for sure that Singapore is down one rank [SINGAPORE] Singapore fell by one position …
Users can book vehicles through the app and pick them up from the nearest car park No mileage charges will be incurred regardless of how far users drive in Peninsular …
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