FedEx last week introduced an AI-powered intelligent sorting robot at its South Pacific regional hub in Singapore as part of the integrator’s continued push to digitize operations and build a smart logistics network. The deployment of the sorting robot leverages automation and harnesses AI technology to optimize operational processes and provide better service to customers. Earlier this year, FedEx also deployed a similar sorting robot at its FedEx South China E-Commerce Shipment Sorting … [Read more...] about Singapore takes a crack at FedEx sorting robot
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‘Safety a nonnegotiable,’ says Singapore aviation authority
Singapore has launched the first ever safety charter for the aviation sector with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) taking the lead at the annual Aviation Safety Forum held on 7 March. Han Kok Juan, Director-General of CAAS, said aviation safety is ‘non-negotiable’ and will be the top priority of the aviation sector as it tries to ‘rebuild and reclaim’ the city-state’s position as a global air hub this year. CAAS said the safety charter is the ‘first ever’ safety for the … [Read more...] about ‘Safety a nonnegotiable,’ says Singapore aviation authority
Singapore Airlines orders blended SAF for pilot trials
Singapore is starting a pilot on the use of sustainable aviation fuel as the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), Singapore Airlines, and investment firm Temasek selected ExxonMobil as supplier. Under the pilot, SIA will purchase blended SAF from ExxonMobil, comprising 1.25 million litres of neat SAF or sustainable fuels that are unmixed or undiluted. The fuel, produced from used cooking oil and waste animal fats, will be supplied by Neste, and blended with refined jet fuel at … [Read more...] about Singapore Airlines orders blended SAF for pilot trials
Singapore takes on challenge of decarbonising aviation
Singapore is making further strides to make greener aviation a reality after the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Airbus last week. Under the agreement, the two parties will undertake a market analysis on the potential demand and production supply for alternative aviation fuels, including hydrogen. The partnership will also study airport hydrogen hub infrastructure requirements, airport operations and support the adoption of … [Read more...] about Singapore takes on challenge of decarbonising aviation
SIA delivers more vaccine jabs to Singapore
Singapore is set to ramp up its vaccination programme as the first shipment of Moderna’s vaccine arrived in the city state on board Singapore Airlines’ B747-400 freighter. Flight SQ7137 flew in from Brussels with the vaccine doses on 17 February. The freighter made a short stop in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates, Payload Asia learned, before making its way to Changi Airport. SIA said the Moderna vaccine shipment was prioritised for loading in Brussels and likewise for unloading in … [Read more...] about SIA delivers more vaccine jabs to Singapore
Airbus and CAAS collaborate to enable urban air mobility
Airbus and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enable urban air mobility (UAM) in Singapore. The MOU was signed at the Singapore Airshow 2020 between Jean-Brice Dumont, Executive Vice-President, Engineering, Airbus and Kevin Shum, Director-General of CAAS. The collaboration aims to bring UAM services and platforms to reality in Singapore’s urban environment, with the target to enhance industry productivity … [Read more...] about Airbus and CAAS collaborate to enable urban air mobility