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Clipping the wings: SIA says goodbye to iconic A380

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4 years ago

October 20, 2021

Singapore Airlines is saying goodbye to several A380 superjumbo aircraft

Singapore Airlines has revealed that it’s cutting several Airbus A380 aircraft from its fleet, as it tries to bounce back from the financial impact caused by COVID.

Two of the iconic superjumbo’s have been spotted getting demolished in Singapore, another is set to be taken out of service.

According to Singapore Airlines, it will now take around two months to part out the aircraft, with the company’s maintenance department to now work to dismantle all of those aircraft and utilise parts on other in-service aircraft.

What will be salvaged and saved?

Some reusable aircraft parts such as landing gear and engines will be salvaged alongside internal components, which could be used as spare parts on the airline’s remaining A380 fleet.

This will allow the airline to save money in the future should a spare part be needed.

The aircraft parts will be put towards the Singapore Airlines Upcycling Project which launched earlier this year.

Upcycling is when a used part is turned into something of a higher value. Examples of this could be tin cans that are turned into airplane models or when an aircraft fuselage is turned into key tags.

Singapore Airlines scrapped its first A380s after just a decade of service.

How many aircraft in total will be taken out of service?

Singapore Airlines is scrapping a total of three aircraft at the Changi Exhibition Center.

The two standout aircraft are the Airbus A380s under registrations; 9V-SKG and 9V-SKH.

According to ch-aviation.com, the two jets are aged around 13 years.

Singapore Airlines scrapped its first A380s after just a decade of service.

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Australia’s inflation report and Nvidia earnings impact explained

Australia’s inflation report sparks market shifts, influencing interest rates, the Aussie dollar, and investor sentiment amid Nvidia’s earnings.

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3 days ago

February 26, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Australia’s inflation report sparks market shifts, influencing interest rates, the Aussie dollar, and investor sentiment amid Nvidia’s earnings.

Australia’s latest inflation report is creating waves across the market, with questions about interest rates, the strong performance of the Aussie dollar, and the uneven nature of the stock market rally. Investors are watching closely as changes in carry trade risks this month add another layer of complexity.

David Scutt from StoneX discusses what these shifts mean for trading strategies and the broader economic outlook. He provides insight into how underlying factors are shaping investor confidence and market dynamics.

On the tech side, Nvidia’s upcoming earnings are expected to influence AI development and the broader tech sector. Coupled with trends in SaaS and bitcoin price action, these movements are signalling how investor sentiment is evolving in a fast-changing landscape.

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U.S. stocks rally as AMD, Home Depot, and AI software lead gains

U.S. equities rose as AI disruption fears eased, with Home Depot, AMD, and DocuSign driving tech stock gains.

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5 days ago

February 25, 2026

Harvey Vargas

U.S. equities rose as AI disruption fears eased, with Home Depot, AMD, and DocuSign driving tech stock gains.

U.S. tech stocks surged as investors’ fears over AI disruption eased. Advanced Micro Devices jumped 9% after Meta announced a multiyear deal to deploy AMD’s graphics processing units for AI data centres. The move highlights growing corporate confidence in AI infrastructure investments.

DocuSign also rose 3% following Anthropic’s confirmation that Claude Cowork can integrate with DocuSign, Google Drive, and Gmail, signalling stronger adoption of AI tools across industries.

The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF climbed 2% despite remaining over 30% below its 52-week high, showing tech stocks are recovering but still have room to run.

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Stocks tumble amid AI concerns and Trump tariff update

Dow drops 800+ points as AI and trade worries hit tech and retail stocks; bonds rise amid market volatility.

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6 days ago

February 24, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Dow drops 800+ points as AI and trade worries hit tech and retail stocks; bonds rise amid market volatility.

Stocks plunged sharply as concerns over artificial intelligence and trade tensions rattled investors, sending the Dow down more than 800 points. Heavyweights like American Express, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan were key contributors to the drop.

Software companies were hit particularly hard after a report suggested AI could impact economic growth, triggering further losses across tech shares.

Trade-sensitive retailers including American Eagle Outfitters, Ralph Lauren, and Yeti Holdings also faced setbacks as market uncertainty spiked. Bonds, meanwhile, rallied as investors sought safety in a volatile market.

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