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21 Feb 2024 (10am - 7pm)

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21/2/24, 10:00 am - +REACH: 📢 *Topic* 📢

It was announced on Monday (19 Feb) by Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat that, in a move aimed at progressively decarbonise airline operations, flights departing from Singapore will be required to use sustainable aviation fuel from 2026.

Passengers flying from Singapore can expect to pay more for their air tickets due to a levy imposed on the purchase of the fuel - with the exact fee depending on factors like distance travelled and class of travel.

💬 *What are your thoughts on this new move, considering the potential impact on air ticket prices, and the balance between sustainability goals and economic competitiveness?*

📌*_Singapore Mandates Sustainable Aviation Fuel_*

Singapore plans to require departing flights from 2026 to use sustainable aviation fuel, with a levy imposed on passengers to cover the increased cost. The goal is for sustainable fuel to comprise 1% of all jet fuel by 2026 and increase to 3-5% by 2030.

📌*_Mixed Reactions from Travelers_*

There are mixed reactions among travelers regarding the levy. Some express resignation, recognizing the inevitable increase in ticket prices, while others find the estimated levy affordable and view it positively as a step towards environmental sustainability.

📌*_Industry Response and Future Plans_*

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) chief views Singapore's plan as sensible and emphasizes the global trend towards decarbonization in the aviation industry. Singapore Airlines supports the initiatives but has not provided specific details on achieving sustainability targets. Meanwhile, there are calls for increased government support to boost green fuel production and meet environmental goals.

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👉https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/air-tickets-sustainable-aviation-fuel-fee-departing-flights-changi-airport-4125926

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21/2/24, 10:04 am - +Rama: Timely and a pioneer in implementation.

21/2/24, 10:12 am - +Frankie Wee: Hearing about CPF SA close they are unhappy…

21/2/24, 10:15 am - +Rama: Why no clear explanation!?

21/2/24, 10:21 am - ☸️ Danny 心: <Media omitted>

21/2/24, 10:28 am - +Frankie Wee: Ignore it leave them a comments

😅

21/2/24, 10:29 am - +Rama: Somewhere, they realise SA/RA both 4%!

21/2/24, 10:37 am - +Frankie Wee: <Media omitted>

21/2/24, 11:00 am - ☸️ Danny 心:

1. Departing airlines need to use sustainable fuel will help to ensure curb on carbon emissions.

2. But it come at a cost as sustainable fuel are much more expensive than fossil fuels.

3. Hence some costs are passed on to travellers.

4. The catch is, will the higher cost in terms of higher fares deter:-

a. Airlines from flying into Singapore.

b. Discouraged travellers from traveling out of Singapore Changi Airport.

I am supportive of using sustainable green fuels to protect the environment.

But it must not be done at the expense of our economic growth.

If it deters airlines from landing in Changi Airport or deter travelers from traveling and impact our GDP growth - then insisting green fuel may not be a good idea.

Be if the impact is neutral or slight increase in cost but not much impact in affecting our air hub business - then I will support it.

21/2/24, 11:17 am - ☸️ Danny 心:

Because any new initiatives must not be done at the expenses of causing people to lose jobs and air hub business. <This message was edited>

21/2/24, 11:52 am - ☸️ Danny 心: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/broadband-fibre-network-upgrade-10gbps-imda-413800

Singapore to invest up to S$100 million to boost fibre network to 10Gbps; upgrade to start from mid-2024.

The massive investment comes nearly two decades after the first nationwide broadband network investments.

21/2/24, 11:55 am - ☸️ Danny 心:

Wonder will the $100 million investment translate into free upgrade of our home fibre 10Gbps and WiFi 7 router gateway?

21/2/24, 11:57 am - ☸️ Danny 心: <Media omitted>

21/2/24, 12:00 pm - ☸️ Danny 心:

It say the fibre can support 10Gbps.

Only back end equipment at Telcos and home end-user premises modem-routers need to upgrade to support 10Gbps and WiFi 7.

So the question is, the upgrade free?

Now 1Gbps - monthly subscription is about $40.

But 10Gbps - Telcos are charging double the monthly rates.

If this is the case, then no point to upgrade if - as it is 100% inflation to every household.

21/2/24, 12:01 pm - ☸️ Danny 心: <Media omitted>

21/2/24, 12:02 pm - +Rama: The talk of lowering the two years contract by welcome for mobile communication devices has been ongoing for some time now. Will all these improvements help?

21/2/24, 12:09 pm - ☸️ Danny 心:

Nowadays, money not enough.

Inflation going up like crazy in every items.

10Gbps is definitely 10 times faster than 1Gbps.

But 1Gbps can see digital HDTV, good WiFi connection, and all my family members can surf internet, go YouTube, TikTok etc.

Good enough - paying only $40 per month.

I won't pay double to get a 10Gbps to have virtual reality, augmented reality or immersive experience unless it cost $40.

21/2/24, 12:09 pm - +Rama: Likewise

21/2/24, 12:11 pm - ☸️ Danny 心: <Media omitted>

21/2/24, 12:12 pm - ☸️ Danny 心:

If $40 a month for 10Gbps and WiFi 7 - I will signup.

21/2/24, 12:12 pm - +Frankie Wee: No need too high speed

21/2/24, 12:13 pm - +Frankie Wee: Those who are gaming they love high speed

21/2/24, 12:13 pm - +Frankie Wee: I want also

21/2/24, 12:13 pm - ☸️ Danny 心:

My family members don't play games.

So no need 10Gbps unless it cost $40.

21/2/24, 12:18 pm - +Rama: Likewise

21/2/24, 12:19 pm - +Rama: Likewise

21/2/24, 12:19 pm - +Rama: Me too!

21/2/24, 12:29 pm - ☸️ Danny 心:

Last time, 1st time the concept of FTTx (Fiber to the Home, Block) is coin and then later evolve into NGBN (Next Generation Broadband Network) & Wireless@SG - we estimated the cost will run up to a billion dollars.

Because there's a need to:-

1. Dig the road, lay fibre. (Fibre can be provision to support 1, 10 100 Gbps etc to terabytes) - as lambda frequency can be provision.(future proof).

2. Telcos need to change their backend equipment into DWDM or upgrade their SDH or SONET backbone equipment.

3. Roll out end devices to people's home.

Now the provision of $100 million by government (10 time less) for :-

1. Telcos to buy 10Gbps modules for their DWDM or SDH backend devices.

2. Telcos to change end user devices - 10Gbps modem router gateways in user premises

- is a prudent investment.

No need to dig fibres or change the Telcos backend backbone.

Hence $100 million provision (10 time less (is a prudent investment). <This message was edited>

21/2/24, 12:33 pm - ☸️ Danny 心:

Also AI require powerful GPU such as the nividia chip at the end computers.

High speed 10Gbps is only required to train the AI model.

21/2/24, 12:38 pm - ☸️ Danny 心:

As upgrade to the Telcos backend equipment and user premises devices are covered by government $100 million investment - then all the more Telcos should charge $40 a month - because $80 charge is ($40 to cover backend upgrade and end devices upgrade, $40 for subscription).

So now equipment upgrade cover by government grant - then Telcos should drop back subscription plan to $40.

21/2/24, 12:48 pm - ☸️ Danny 心: <Media omitted>

21/2/24, 1:06 pm - ☸️ Danny 心: <Media omitted>

21/2/24, 1:08 pm - ☸️ Danny 心:

I think there is an error in reporting.

The NGBN didn't start 2 decades ago - because it was coin sometimes in the 2010 time frame. (10 years ago, not 20 years ago).

Also DWDM is not even ready in 2004. Only SDH and SONET is ready - used by Starhub).

Singtel finally adopted DWDM as their backbone.

DWDM is ready only around 2010. <This message was edited>

21/2/24, 1:11 pm - +~.@: IMDA said Singapore’s past investments in the first generation nationwide broadband network in 2006 laid the foundation for a reliable and high bandwidth connectivity infrastructure, supporting the rapid pace of digital transformation.

21/2/24, 1:12 pm - ☸️ Danny 心: <Media omitted>

21/2/24, 1:13 pm - ☸️ Danny 心:

Cannot be.

I am very sure.

IMDA is not even form.

Last time is call IDA

21/2/24, 1:15 pm - +Frankie Wee: MIDA order no longer use 2G to 3G network brand

21/2/24, 1:15 pm - +Frankie Wee: High speed is advance future generation

21/2/24, 1:16 pm - ☸️ Danny 心:

The pioneer committee that coin the FTTx is not even form in 2006.

I am very sure about that.

21/2/24, 1:17 pm - +~.@: In 2006, Singapore launched its Intelligent Nation 2015 (iN2015) masterplan. One key pillar aimed to establish “next generation national infocomm infrastructure” (Next Gen NII) (IMDA, 2006[55]). Under the Next Gen NII, the NBN was set forth to foster deployment of high-speed broadband across the country, as discussed above (IDA, 2006[56]). The Next Gen NII also included a mobile component to deploy wireless broadband in the north, east and west of the country (IDA, 2006[56]).

https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/sites/281399b4-en/index.html?itemId=/content/component/281399b4-en

21/2/24, 1:18 pm - ☸️ Danny 心:

Huh?

Don't tell me I amnesia.

I am one of the pioneer member that coin the FTTx and work out the budget.

Don't tell me I mix up the date?

21/2/24, 1:18 pm - +~.@: https://www.imda.gov.sg/-/media/imda/files/industry-development/infrastructure/technology/itr4broadband.pdf

Page 25 of the document talking about last mile fiber connectivity in 2002

21/2/24, 1:20 pm - ☸️ Danny 心:

Yes.

I am a member of this paper.

Brian Chen is my CTO.

So indeed I mix up the date 2002 not 2012.

21/2/24, 1:20 pm - +~.@: time flies faster than we realized :D

21/2/24, 1:21 pm - +Frankie Wee: 10Gbp limit already next generation advance not name it 20Gbp

21/2/24, 1:27 pm - +~.@: my take on this is, this is an inevitable outcome. airlines are being criticized for their carbon emissions, and when airport enforces the use of sustainable aviation fuel, it makes the airline feels good to fly via that airport as it helps with their ESG vision (whatever that may be). it's projected the levy for 1% of sustainable aviation fuel will be $16 for Singapore to London distance for economy class ticket, i guess that means around $70-$100 dollars more for business class tickets. i doubt it will move the needle much for those who really need to travel.

in near future, many airports in the region will likely follow suit. so it is better off to be the leader in this process.

21/2/24, 1:41 pm - +Smiley face: Then it was cutting noise pollution and now, is. to cut down carbon emissions...

21/2/24, 1:50 pm - ☸️ Danny 心:

"S’pore has ‘no choice’ but to require airlines to use sustainable fuel in green push: CAAS chief".

Despite concerns that a planned levy to be imposed on passengers could result in higher air travel costs and reduce Singapore’s competitiveness as an air hub.

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/s-pore-has-no-choice-but-to-require-airlines-to-use-sustainable-fuel-in-green-push-caas-chief#:~:text=S%E2%80%99pore%20has%20%E2%80%98no%20choice%E2%80%99%20but%20to%20require%20airlines%20to%20use%20sustainable%20fuel%20in%20green%20push%3A%20CAAS%20chief

21/2/24, 1:50 pm - +Rama: Agree

21/2/24, 1:50 pm - +Smiley face: AVgas for general aviation, diesel engines for aviation use and JetA1 for commercial aviation use. The diesel engines are robust and efficient than piston engines. The existing bulk of metrics of commercial flying or airlines ops is JetA1.

What will be the maintenance costs including technical issues when mixing with SAF, let's assume up to 50% formula and up to 10,000 hours of flight time. And ExxonMobil's formula for SAF is to introduce methanol in it.

The engine time (cycle) is how an aircraft engine counts and calibrates their routine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO).

21/2/24, 1:52 pm - ☸️ Danny 心:

Higher air travel cost and reducing Singapore competitiveness as an Air hub - are indeed my concern.

Though I support sustainability initiative.

As long as the damages are contained - such that it don't lower our GDP, we lose air travel business or people lose jobs - then I will support this sustainability initiative. <This message was edited>

21/2/24, 1:53 pm - +Smiley face: The current ratio of aviation fuel vs SAF is 5:1, which means one litre of SAF will buy up to 5 litres of JetA1.

21/2/24, 1:54 pm - +Smiley face: 21 February, 2024

"Opportunities and Benefits of Air Travel"

"Paradigm shifters? Economies of scale, multiplier effects, and the choice and decision to travel for the millions of people"

- - anonymity

Into 2026, the outgoing passengers at Changi International Airport shall foot $66 plus $3 fuel surcharge to destinations such as Bangkok. It's going to cost almost $70 and how about the return leg from Bangkok to Singapore? Will the Kingdom of Thailand impose similar measures, lesser or least? ...

21/2/24, 1:55 pm - +Desmond: Given that now SIN’s passenger fees is already 60+, it will really affect those budget airlines and regional flights, I personally think is unwise.

As a single SC, I will go JHB to fly instead of paying $60+ -> 7-90 airport fees

21/2/24, 1:57 pm - +Desmond: For any biz to think about it

SG->KL = $70 is the cheapest I ever seen

JHB ->KL =$9 ( thanks to good exchange rate)

Duration same, also need 2-3hrs to be at airport assuming during office hours for travel meetings not with weekends crowds

I think is no brainer <This message was edited>

21/2/24, 1:58 pm - +Smiley face: High-speed Rail?

21/2/24, 2:01 pm - +Smiley face: First you landed at KL, then you either boarded a Taxi, a Grab or Train to KL Sentral station and finally, you landed in your planned place.

21/2/24, 2:02 pm - +Smiley face: Things get more interesting....you travel with 3 more Buddy or colleagues....your economies of scale start to tickle your mind and you start to plan and save not only money but co-share your travels cost with your buddy?

21/2/24, 2:03 pm - +Smiley face: What will be the multiplier effects and let's say for the transportation providers from the land to the air and to the other land?

21/2/24, 2:04 pm - +Desmond: Plane

21/2/24, 2:04 pm - +Smiley face: Choice and decision?

Solo Traveller vs Multiparty Travellers?

21/2/24, 2:04 pm - +Smiley face: One option.

21/2/24, 2:05 pm - +Desmond: <Media omitted>

21/2/24, 2:05 pm - ☸️ Danny 心:

This is my concern as well if competitive air hubs - nip our air business.

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21/2/24, 2:07 pm - +Smiley face: Fly, Fly, Fly; Opportunities and Benefits of Air Travel...

21/2/24, 2:07 pm - +Desmond: Isn’t it the same for changi? We will still grab, bus or train to and fro, assuming is a biz trip in regardless if is single or multiple parties.

Maybe I should state that not all biz trip will have to go to KL Sentral though.

21/2/24, 2:07 pm - +Desmond: Sound like even more cheaper haha

21/2/24, 2:08 pm - +Smiley face: Cost and destination

21/2/24, 2:08 pm - +Smiley face: Hopefully...

21/2/24, 2:09 pm - +Desmond: Well it’s definitely for now due to 1:3.5RM

21/2/24, 2:09 pm - +Smiley face: Flip the coin...

21/2/24, 2:10 pm - +Desmond: hope it doesn’t happen but of cos I’m stating locals and Malaysian working in sg

21/2/24, 2:10 pm - +Smiley face: Malaysians come in...3.5:1....

21/2/24, 2:11 pm - +Desmond: Take about it, a $9 ticket vs $70

Landing at KL, will still grab to KL city, a grab to KL city cost about 70RM ~ $20

$29 vs $90

21/2/24, 2:12 pm - +Desmond: That’s another case le

21/2/24, 2:12 pm - +Desmond: Cos KL -> SIN, the price always cheaper

21/2/24, 2:12 pm - +Smiley face: Chinese tourists are the key!

21/2/24, 2:13 pm - +Desmond: 😏

21/2/24, 2:13 pm - +Smiley face: FX rates?

21/2/24, 2:24 pm - +Smiley face: How to entice more Chinese tourists to SG? Cost is one thing, given the headwind of the Chinese economy?

21/2/24, 3:10 pm - ☸️ Danny 心: <Media omitted>

21/2/24, 3:12 pm - ☸️ Danny 心:

Unless other ways can mitigate our increase travel cost - and make us alot more attractive and competitive in other ways --- else we need to be attentive to whether other competitive air hubs are indeed eating into our economic pie and our jobs. <This message was edited>

21/2/24, 3:38 pm - +Smiley face: How to compete with low cost countries and redefine your own game? ...

21/2/24, 3:41 pm - ☸️ Danny 心:

Unless we provide premium value services or goods that people want and willing to pay a premium.

Else fighting low cost competitors - we cannot be too far out.

Budget conscious travellers won't bite and won't come in.

21/2/24, 3:42 pm - +Smiley face: "You are afraid of your competitors so are your competitions!"

21/2/24, 3:42 pm - +Smiley face: To compete on prices is just not sustainable for any industry but to compete on service and service excellence is a known paradigm shifter onto the next level of competency and competitiveness!....

21/2/24, 3:42 pm - +Frankie Wee: FT vs FT

Local none competition

21/2/24, 3:43 pm - +Smiley face: Interesting Matrix of symmetry! Hi Frankie!

21/2/24, 3:53 pm - ☸️ Danny 心:

Eg. Taylor Swift concert, BlackPink concert ?

Money no issue.

Travellers all over the world will come.

Airport sustainable fuel levy - sub sub water.

Peanut 🥜. <This message was edited>

21/2/24, 3:58 pm - ☸️ Danny 心:

https://youtube.com/shorts/XJN5GBBCCYY?feature=shared

21/2/24, 3:58 pm - ☸️ Danny 心:

https://youtu.be/VLpUsmBafMQ?feature=shared

21/2/24, 4:00 pm - ☸️ Danny 心:

Wooing stars like Taylor Swift to Hong Kong ‘will bring tremendous benefits’

https://sc.mp/r2i27?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_campaign=3252530&utm_medium=share_widget

21/2/24, 4:01 pm - ☸️ Danny 心:

"STB gave grant for Taylor Swift's Singapore concerts, other government bodies 'worked directly' with promoter AEG.

STB and the Ministry of Community, Culture and Youth were responding to media queries after the Thai prime minister said Singapore had struck an exclusive deal with Taylor Swift."

Singapore so rich, throw big money to bring in Taylor Swift to perform in Sports Hub.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/taylor-swift-singapore-concerts-deal-stb-grant-4135721#:~:text=STB%20gave%20grant,with%20Taylor%20Swift.

21/2/24, 4:01 pm - +Smiley face: What STB can do to redefine a shift in incentivising tourists to Singapore?

Incentives cast at multi-party travelers, from pax of four onwards, the more pax the merrier!

"You want more, you will get more! " That's the basic incentive and reward game!

Multi-Tier?

Vouchers and discounts and priority to attractions, concerts and shoppings. On top of these attractiveness, another tier is to reward individuals who Spent up to $10,000 per trip and above or Frequent travellers and stay in SG for two nites will receive more attentions or high value tourists from personalized services to priority immigration clearance onto one way or two ways airport Limo/Alpha transfer to either 4 Stars or 5 Stars hotel.

All of these multi-tier incentives and rewards structure are co-share between the tourism industry, STB and govt agencies.

More ways to entice and target other nationalities...

21/2/24, 4:05 pm - +Joseph Yap: 💬 What are your thoughts on this new move, considering the potential impact on air ticket prices, and the balance between sustainability goals and economic competitiveness?

I welcome the new measures which have also considered factors such as distance travelled and class of travel. The long fights and luxury class of travel shall bear bigger share of the levy.

I do not think there will be significant impact to our economic competitiveness.

21/2/24, 4:06 pm - +REACH: 📢 *Topic* 📢

21/2/24, 4:21 pm - ☸️ Danny 心:

And the best, ringfence 50% concert tickets for overseas travellers to attend Taylor Swift concert, BlackPink concert.

50% for locals.

Then the tourism sector - Changi Airport, flights, hotel, f&b, transport etc will ramp up and become vibrant - as we are attracting premium tourists into our shores.

So sustainable fuel levy - 湿湿碎。(sub sub water). <This message was edited>

21/2/24, 4:25 pm - ☸️ Danny 心:

This is what I mean by creating premium value services and goods - that overseas premium tourists want and willing to pay.

And we will not be bitten by low cost competitors.

Because some competitors are instinctively against such concerts.

21/2/24, 4:30 pm - ☸️ Danny 心:

If want more tourism receipts :-

1. Extend the concerts by 1 week, increase by 7 days performance.

2. Ringfence 70% concert tickets for overseas travellers.

Then our :-

tourism business ✓

GDP ✓

Jobs✓

Government revenue ✓

Airport tax, security tax, fuel tax etc✓

More GST voucher ✓

$$$$$$✓

Everything is ok✓

21/2/24, 4:33 pm - ☸️ Danny 心: <Media omitted>

21/2/24, 4:37 pm - ☸️ Danny 心: <Media omitted>

21/2/24, 4:50 pm - +Smiley face: That's right!

21/2/24, 4:51 pm - ☸️ Danny 心: <Media omitted>

21/2/24, 4:53 pm - ☸️ Danny 心: <Media omitted>

21/2/24, 4:54 pm - ☸️ Danny 心:

Ironically, the best Asia largest events is in Singapore - F1 GrandPrix. <This message was edited>

21/2/24, 4:56 pm - ☸️ Danny 心: <Media omitted>

21/2/24, 4:57 pm - ☸️ Danny 心:

Rated top events in Asia.

21/2/24, 5:21 pm - ☸️ Danny 心: https://www.visitsingapore.com/mice/en/event-listing/

One long lists of MICE events lineup in Singapore.

Major overseas crowd pullers.

21/2/24, 5:21 pm - ☸️ Danny 心: <Media omitted>

21/2/24, 5:36 pm - ☸️ Danny 心:

"What other countries in Asia are doing about sustainable aviation fuel".

Look like many Asia countries also into SAF (sustainable aviation fuel).

https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/what-other-countries-in-asia-are-doing-about-sustainable-aviation-fuel#:~:text=What%20other%20countries%20in%20Asia%20are%20doing%20about%20sustainable%20aviation%20fuel

21/2/24, 5:44 pm - +Smiley face: What will be the economic benefits of SAF? And what will be the operating cost of fuel mixed bring to Airlines? Are there plans from IATA or the various aviation regulators such as FAA or EASA to get the Airlines to start thinking about how and when to start mixing the SAF with jet fuel and the minimum ratio? AirFrance is leading in the use of SAF with close to 20% blended use for all flights. Finally, from the perspective of shareholders and customers of airlines; eventually, what will be the bottom line profit and how much to pay for a ticket to a nearby country or an over-the- ocean flight to another continent cost? Perhaps, using the SAF to offset the carbon emission of jet engines is a starting point of decarbonizing, it will be a long road ahead to zero carbon for the travel industry....

21/2/24, 6:08 pm - +REACH: 📢 *Topic* 📢

21/2/24, 6:15 pm - +Shobith: CAAS should consider several factors before imposing such measures on airlines.

Mandating sustainable fuels for flights from Singapore would require the fuels in required quantities to be available first. These are not available in abundance or in the required quantities. This will have an impact in terms of the price of the fuel. Claims on additional $3 per ticket or more for business class tickets are based on estimated values, which will not be holding true if massive demand comes in..

It can be expected that airlines will pass on the costs to customers.. we all will pay more.. but more importantly, it could also put the competitive position of Singapore as a regional air hub into question..

Will there be others in the region who would want to take advantage of this? Yes of course..

One eg will be airlines shifting to other airport and then ferrying passengers on short haul flights to these airports and long haul flights departing from those airports- this will help them immensely as they could operate short haul flights on high cost SAF, while operating their long hauls on cheaper traditional fuel.

Changi will lose larger customers and SIA will also wear the brunt..

In the face of it these decisions are made in the name of environmental sustainability, but we need to think beyond just mandating SAF as the only option..

21/2/24, 6:37 pm - +Smiley face: A valid concern....

If time is not the main consideration, the idea of airlines transiting passengers to another airport is one way to compete.

If convenience is not the main consideration, perhaps for travellers who are not in the hurry to reach the final destination, it will be another option for competing airlines to embark on both sides of operations.

And the post-pandemic times, extensive operations do not come cheap?

21/2/24, 6:45 pm - +REACH: *Dear Contributors,*

⏰ We will be closing the chat in *15 minutes* ⏰

Thank you very much for being part of our WhatsApp chat and participating actively.

Goodnight!

Megan 😊

21/2/24, 6:47 pm - +Smiley face: The Sustsinable Aviation Fuel is a new alternate bio-fuel blended and refined for aircraft jet engines. The cost is not cheap and the volume produced is not much and that makes it challenging to implement as an alternative for general aviation uses. Only through thorough expansion of facility and accelerated production capacity and raw sources from used cooking oil, methanol, and more fresh palm oil, to lower the cost of SAF. In the mean time, it's expensive to use it especially on long haul flights and the existing high fuel burn rate given the current efficiency of all modern jet engines.

21/2/24, 6:51 pm - +Christmas: bad idea to further increase air ticket prices and consumers having to bear higher costs in an already inflationary environment.

21/2/24, 6:53 pm - +Rama: Environmental impact costs must be shared

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21/2/24, 6:55 pm - +Smiley face: 21 February, 2024

"Fly, Fly, Fly; Opportunities and Benefits of Air Travel"

"Paradigm shifters? Economies of scale, multiplier effects, and the choice and decision to travel for the millions of people. How to compete with low cost countries and redefine your own game? You are the game changer so do others! You are afraid of your competitors so are your competitions!"

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From this one way departure angle, it's going to cost a passenger up to 25% increase during off-peak seasons. The total airfare not factoring the return leg back to the point of departure, anywhere around the world, all ways, travelling cost will go up so do the frequency of travelling too. Here, we are prospecting the Chinese tourists to Singapore.

To compete on prices is just not sustainable for any industry but to compete on service and service excellence is a known paradigm shifter onto the next level of competency and competitiveness! How to compete with low cost countries and redefine your own game?

You are the game changer so do others!

Fly or Drive or Ride?

You fly to another country for business or for leisure or both. You drive to another country and you do either activities or both. Future, you catch a ride on a high-speed train or one-way cruise?

The future? Alternatively and limitations, you board a high-speed train to a destination or though it takes more time to reach your final destination or in some cases, more days in achieving your multi-city travel itinerary and purpose of traveling.

The Sustsinable Aviation Fuel is a new alternate bio-fuel blended and refined for aircraft jet engines. The cost is not cheap and the volume produced is not much and that makes it challenging to implement as an alternative for general aviation uses. Only through thorough expansion of facility and accelerated production capacity and raw sources from used cooking oil, methanol, and more fresh palm oil, to lower the cost of SAF. In the mean time, it's expensive to use it especially on long haul flights and the existing high fuel burn rate given the current efficiency of all modern jet engines.

What will be the economic benefits of SAF? And what will be the operating cost of fuel mixed bring to Airlines? Are there plans from IATA or the various aviation regulators such as FAA or EASA to get the Airlines to start thinking about how and when to start mixing the SAF with jet fuel and the minimum ratio? AirFrance is leading in the use of SAF with close to 20% blended use for all flights. Finally, from the perspective of shareholders and customers of airlines; eventually, what will be the bottom line profit and how much to pay for a ticket to a nearby country or an over-the- ocean flight to another continent cost? Perhaps, using the SAF to offset the carbon emission of jet engines is a starting point of decarbonizing, it will be a long road ahead to zero carbon for the travel industry.

What STB can do to redefine a shift in incentivising tourists to Singapore?

Incentives cast at multi-party travelers, from pax of four onwards, the more pax the merrier!

"You want more, you will get more! " That's the basic incentive and reward game!

Multi-Tier?

All of these multi-tier incentives and rewards structure are co-share between the tourism industry, STB and govt agencies.

More ways to entice and target other nationalities...

Cost effectiveness?

Full of advantages to commence a mega project from construction to digitise and to decarbonise because the eventuality of carbon tax and the global regulations will add more complexity and difficulties to accelerate any transformation whether it is to upgrade a facility or system or improving an existing piece of land.p

SG, capabilities and resources to build ahead of time to gain full advantage as an early innovator of relevant infrastructures investment and the SAF is one of many items of economic development and progression.

One mighty strength and one more strategic advantage.

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S’pore Aero Engine Services to invest $242m in new aerospace facilities; 500 jobs to be created

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/s-pore-aero-engine-services-to-invest-s240m-in-new-aerospace-facilities-500-jobs-to-be-created

21/2/24, 7:00 pm - +REACH: *Dear Contributors,*

We will be closing the chat for today.

Thank you very much for being part of our WhatsApp chat and participating actively.

Goodnight!

Megan 😊

21/2/24, 7:01 pm - ~ REACH Singapore changed this group's settings to allow only admins to send messages to this group

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