Preliminary findings released on Wednesday of an investigation into a Singapore Airlines flight hit by severe turbulence last week showed that a rapid change in gravitational force and a 54-metre altitude drop caused injuries.
Deadly Singapore Airlines plane dropped 178ft in five seconds: report
The Singapore Airlines flight hit with deadly turbulence last week traveling to Singapore from London plunged 178 feet in just 4.6 seconds, preliminary findings released Wednesday revealed. The Transport Safety Investigation Bureau of Singapore said the ...
What Singapore could teach the world about disease control
Dressed in hazmat suits, public health officials stalk Singapore’s streets. They have just one job – to stamp out dengue before it spreads. Hundreds of officials move house to house, seeking out sanctuaries for the disease carrying mosquitoes and ...
Singapore Airlines plane dropped 178ft in five seconds – report
Early investigations into severe turbulence that hit a Singapore Airlines flight last Tuesday reveal it dropped around 178ft (54m) over 4.6 seconds. One British passenger died and dozens more were injured when the London-Singapore flight encountered the turbulence over Myanmar and had to make an emergency landing in Thailand.
G-force changes likely cause of Singapore flight injuries, probe finds
Dozens of passengers suffered injuries on a Singapore Airlines flight due to “rapid changes” in gravitational force and a 54-metre altitude drop, a preliminary investigation has found. A 73-year-old British man died of a suspected heart attack and ...
Rapid Altitude Drop Threw Unbelted Passengers On Singapore Flight: Report
A sudden 54-metre altitude drop caused unbelted passengers on a Singapore Airlines flight hit by deadly turbulence to be thrown violently inside the cabin, causing injuries, the transport ministry said Wednesday.
Singapore Passengers Had Seconds to React as Jet Hit Turbulence
Passengers aboard the Singapore Airlines Ltd. flight that hit extreme turbulence last week had seconds to react between the moment the seatbelt sign came on to when the aircraft encountered severe changes in the forces of gravity,
Aircraft that was in severe turbulence incident returns to Singapore
The Singapore Airlines (SIA) aircraft used for a flight in which a passenger died during severe turbulence returned to Singapore on Sunday, five days after its emergency landing in Bangkok, the carrier said in a statement.
Rapid G-Force Fluctuations Caused Injuries on Singapore Airlines Flight
Injuries on board a turbulence-hit Singapore Airlines flight last week were likely caused by rapid G-force fluctuations that sent those who weren’t buckled in into the air before falling back down during the span of 4.
BJP photo shows Singapore metro, not India railway expansion
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed to push ahead with the country's railway expansion if he wins a third term in national elections. However, a photo shared online by local branches of his party does not show evidence of rail developments.
Belarus’ ambassador presents credentials to president of Singapore
MINSK, 29 May (BelTA) - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Belarus to Indonesia with concurrent accreditation to Singapore Roman Romanovsky has presented his credentials to Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, BelTA learned ...
Expats in SG amazed after their lost gift bag at Changi Airport was found in just 30 minutes; locals tell her, ‘It’s normal in Singapore’
SINGAPORE: Many believe that Singapore is one of the safest—if not THE safest—places in the... The post Expats in SG amazed after their lost gift bag at Changi Airport was found in just 30 minutes; ...
Shipment delays double as ships clog up Singapore’s ports
Shipment delays in Singapore have more than doubled, hit by a shortage of ships and containers, and congestion at ports. This could translate into higher prices for consumers, amid an impending supply ...
$2 billion quant firm Engineers Gate is expanding to Singapore as more multi-strats set up shop in Asia
Engineers Gate was started by Highbridge Capital cofounder Glenn Dubin. It's entering a crowded Asian multi-strategy fund scene.
New Novavax Covid-19 vaccine available for free at selected clinics in Singapore
A new Covid-19 vaccine is available under the National Vaccination Programme (NVP) from May 28, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said in a statement on the same day.
Daily Cuts – Potential appeal of white flats in Singapore
Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Justine Moss speak with Christine Sun, Chief Researcher and Strategist, OrangeTee Group, about the potential appeal of white flats to prospective home buyers here.