ST Engineering has strengthened its Commercial Aerospace business in Singapore with the official opening of a new engine MRO facility at its Paya Lebar aerospace compound. The multimillion-dollar expansion was inaugurated by Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry, Gan Kim Yong, highlighting the company’s growing role in supporting global engine maintenance needs.
British Airways faced an in-flight emergency when one of its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners operating a service from Sydney (SYD) to Singapore (SIN) was forced to return shortly after departure. The flight crew reported detecting a fuel odor in the cockpit, prompting them to declare a “mayday” call as a precaution.
Qantas, Australia’s national carrier, has announced a major long-haul fleet modernization plan that will see the gradual retirement of its Airbus A380 aircraft and the phased introduction of the Airbus A350-1000. The shift is part of the airline’s broader strategy to improve fuel efficiency, expand ultra-long-haul capabilities, and modernize its intercontinental service offerings.
Scoot has taken delivery of a new A320neo aircraft as part of its ongoing fleet modernization and expansion strategy. The aircraft, identified by manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12677, represents a continued investment by the Singapore-based carrier in efficient and reliable narrowbody jets.
SIA Engineering, a leading provider of aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, has posted strong financial results for the first quarter of its 2024/2025 fiscal year, buoyed by rising global demand for aviation support services. The company reported a 33.4% increase in revenue, reaching S$358.4 million (US$265.2 million), compared to the same quarter last year.
BOC Aviation, a leading global aircraft operating lessor headquartered in Singapore, has reported completing 75 total transactions in the second quarter of 2025. This includes a mix of aircraft purchases, deliveries, sales, and lease agreements, highlighting the company’s active market engagement and continued portfolio expansion.
Scoot, the low-cost long-haul arm of Singapore Airlines, has taken delivery of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, serial number 60265, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines. The aircraft expands Scoot’s widebody fleet, enhancing its capacity to serve medium- and long-haul routes from its base in Singapore.
Avation, a Singapore-based aircraft lessor, has finalized a six-year lease agreement with PNG Air of Papua New Guinea for one ATR72-600 regional turboprop. The aircraft is currently under lease to Mandarin Airlines in Taiwan and is scheduled to transition to PNG Air during the fourth quarter of 2025.
Garuda Indonesia is taking concrete steps to reintroduce the Boeing 737-8 to its fleet, signaling renewed confidence in the type as part of the airline’s broader recovery plan. The national flag carrier is currently finalizing a lease agreement with BOC Aviation, a leading Singapore-based aircraft lessor, to acquire one B737-8.
BOC Aviation, a leading global aircraft operating lessor based in Singapore, has appointed Yogesh Farswani as its new Head of OEM Strategy and Procurement, effective 1 July 2025. The appointment is part of the company’s strategic initiative to strengthen engagement with aircraft and engine manufacturers amid ongoing fleet expansion.
