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Singapore Airlines Agrees to Buy Up to 4,800 Tonnes of SAF from Aether Fuels
October 28, 2026
Singapore Airlines has signed a deal to purchase up to 4,800 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel from Aether Fuels, with deliveries starting in 2028. The fuel will be produced in Singapore from waste carbon using Aether’s proprietary technology. It is SIA’s first SAF purchase using this production pathway, following a memorandum of understanding between the companies in 2025.


Air Mauritius Seeks Up to Five Narrowbodies and Reviews A350 Orders
October 27, 2026
As part of its “Future-Fit Game Changer” turnaround, Air Mauritius has issued a request for proposals for up to five single-aisle aircraft and is reviewing its three A350-900 orders. The review follows a 10-year network assessment focused on route profitability. The airline is also considering converting its ATR 72-500 for medical evacuation and cargo flights to Rodrigues Island.


Air France and KLM Fined $425,000 Over Flights Through Restricted Iraqi Airspace
October 27, 2026
The US Department of Transportation fined Air France $105,000 and KLM $320,000 for operating Delta codeshare flights below Flight Level 320 through the Baghdad Flight Information Region, despite FAA restrictions. The alleged flights took place between 2022 and 2025. Both airlines were ordered to stop similar violations.


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