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Clipping the wings: SIA says goodbye to iconic A380

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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.

Two of the iconic superjumbo’s have been spotted getting demolished in Singapore.

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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Aussie job market defies expectations with stable 4.1% unemployment rate

Australia’s unemployment held at 4.1% in May amid job loss; full-time roles surged, underemployment fell, and female participation rose to 60.9%, keeping RBA cautious despite rate cut speculation.

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Australia’s unemployment held at 4.1% in May amid job loss; full-time roles surged, underemployment fell, and female participation rose to 60.9%, keeping RBA cautious despite rate cut speculation.


Australia’s unemployment rate held firm at 4.1% in May, despite a small drop of 2,500 jobs—falling short of forecasts.

But dig deeper: full-time jobs jumped by nearly 39,000, underemployment hit post-COVID lows, and female participation reached a record 60.9%.

With labour market resilience still strong, the Reserve Bank is unlikely to be swayed—though markets see an 80% chance of a July rate cut.

The RBA remains in a balancing act, cooling inflation, without choking growth.

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Central banks struggle with economic uncertainty and rates

Central banks face challenges amid economic uncertainty, impacting policy decisions and investor confidence worldwide.

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Central banks face challenges amid economic uncertainty, impacting policy decisions and investor confidence worldwide.

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Central banks are grappling with economic uncertainty, prompting various interest rate cuts globally to stimulate growth. Many central banks, including those in Norway, Sweden, and Japan, are adjusting rates in response to inflation and trade concerns, while others like the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England are considering future cuts.

Central banks are facing significant uncertainty concerning economic growth and inflation, making their policy decisions increasingly challenging as they approach the end of their rate-cutting cycles.

This uncertainty is also impacting investors. Recently, Norway’s central bank surprised markets with an interest rate cut, while the U.S. Federal Reserve cautioned against relying heavily on its policy projections.

The Swiss National Bank responded to decreasing inflation and economic unpredictability by reducing its benchmark rate to 0% but may consider further cuts. The Bank of Canada has maintained its rate at 2.75%, suggesting a potential future cut in light of tariffs affecting the economy.

Sweden’s central bank cut its key rate as well, aiming to stimulate growth amid weak price pressures.

In New Zealand, expectations are for rates to remain steady after a recent reduction to protect its economy from global trade uncertainties. The European Central Bank has also cut rates, considering further adjustments to meet inflation goals.

The Federal Reserve is keeping rates steady, although further cuts are anticipated due to low inflation. In Britain, the Bank of England held rates but may continue cuts in response to weak labour indicators.

The Reserve Bank of Australia is prepared for rate cuts due to weak growth data and trade tensions, while Norway’s central bank has been cautious with its recent decision. The Bank of Japan remains the only bank in a tightening phase, balancing escalating tensions and tariff concerns with its monetary policies.

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Fed signals slower cuts amid rising risks

U.S. Federal Reserve revises economic forecasts downward, expecting growth slowdown and higher unemployment, but still plans rate cuts in 2024 and 2025.

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U.S. Federal Reserve revises economic forecasts downward, expecting growth slowdown and higher unemployment, but still plans rate cuts in 2024 and 2025.


At its latest meeting, the U.S. Federal Reserve revised its economic forecasts downward, with growth trimmed, inflation nudged up, and unemployment expectations now higher.

Despite this gloomier outlook, the Fed still sees two rate cuts in 2025, but just one in 2024 and one in 2026, a major dial-back from earlier projections.

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