When it comes to salaries, Singapore Airlines engineering roles are generally competitive for the local market, though not always as high as tax-free Gulf packages.
Aerospace
Saab unveils the first Gripen F fighter for Brazil, enhancing pilot training, combat readiness, and defence cooperation.
Airbus flies the first A350-1000ULR for Qantas Project Sunrise, starting a two-month Sydney-London certification campaign.
Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has transferred the first serial-production Yakovlev MC-21-310 to its flight-test division, marking another milestone in the country’s effort to bring its domestically equipped narrowbody airliner into commercial service.
Switzerland’s first F-35A enters major assembly at Lockheed Martin Marietta, with delivery to Arkansas set for mid-2027.
Boeing nears FAA certification of the 737 Max 7 and Max 10, with Max 7 approval expected this summer and Max 10 by year-end.
Hermeus Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 achieves first supersonic flight at Mach 1.21 over White Sands during its third test flight.
Airbus has officially moved its ultra-premium “First Class Experience” cabin for the A350-1000 into the development phase, signaling a major push into the growing luxury long-haul market.
Japan Airlines (JL) has unveiled an ambitious lunar preservation initiative that aims to transport cultural artefacts and regional products from Earth to the moon by 2028.
Cathay Cargo expands its Airbus A350F freighter order to eight aircraft, strengthening Hong Kong’s global air cargo hub status.