Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
July 16th 2024
Today's briefs report news from Changi Airport, dnata, ExxonMobil, Malaysia Airlines, SATS, SF Group and SITA. Read More »
ExxonMobil and dnata will conduct a half-year trial using renewable diesel to power 12 vehicles and generator sets at Singapore Changi Airport. “dnata is the first ground handler at Changi Airport to use renewable diesel. Partial funding has been provided by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore as part of its aviation sustainability programme,” dnata said.
Malaysia Airlines has announced four indigenous Malaysians, or Orang Asli, recently graduated from its cabin crew training program and have commenced work. “We are proud to welcome the first batch of cabin crew from the Orang Asli community to the Malaysia Airlines family,” Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) CEO, Datuk Captain Izham Ismail, said. “This milestone reflects our ongoing commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce, ensuring equal opportunities for all regardless of their background.”
SATS has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with China’s express delivery and logistics service provider, SF Group, to expand collaboration and supply chain optimisation worldwide.
SITA has secured a five-year contract extension with Heathrow Airport to supply network, telecommunications and connectivity services as well as delivering new projects and ongoing support for network telecoms infrastructure, cyber-security, radio and operational technology.
