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FlightGlobal • Alfred Chua

Qantas to open largest overseas cabin‑crew base in Singapore and boost A380 flying

Qantas will establish a cabin‑crew base in Singapore — its largest international crew hub outside Australia — and add extra A380 flights as part of a push to increase capacity from Australia. The new station is aimed at supporting expanded long‑haul schedules and operational resilience.

Also: The Straits Times
2026-02-25T23:10:37.620977-08:00
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Reuters

Rolls‑Royce profit soars 40% as aero‑engines drive upgraded targets and higher shareholder returns

By Reuters: Britain's Rolls-Royce posted a 40% rise in annual profit after a strong performance by its aero-engines unit and on rising power demand for data centres, enabling it to upgrade targets and significantly lift shareholder returns.

Also: CNBC
2026-02-25T23:26:10.053929-08:00
ch-aviation

SCAT Airlines and Boeing explore Shymkent MRO hub

By ch-aviation: SCAT Airlines (DV, Shymkent) is considering the establishment of a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) centre at Shymkent in partnership with Boeing....

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2026-02-25T21:54:46.981255-08:00
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Reuters • Allison Lampert, Laurie CHEN, Lewis Jackson, Michael Martina

Exclusive: U.S. aerospace and semiconductor suppliers hit by worsening rare-earth shortages as some turn away clients ahead of Trump‑Xi summit

By Reuters: Suppliers to U.S. aerospace and semiconductor firms face worsening rare earth shortages, with two turning away some clients, industry insiders said, weeks before U.S.

2026-02-25T20:41:11.982236-08:00