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The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore said the new support measures are critical to reviving Singapore s air hub. - ST
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): The aviation sector here will receive additional government support to the tune of s$84 million, as continued recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic is expected to be slow.
This further financial support will help the industry deal with increased operational costs and training schemes, as well as with investment in productivity.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) said in a statement on Tuesday (Dec 29) that the new support measures are critical to reviving Singapore s air hub and preparing it for the recovery of air travel.
Tuesday, 29 Dec 2020 08:23 AM MYT
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SINGAPORE, Dec 29 A 48-year-old flight steward with Singapore Airlines (SIA) who travelled to the United States earlier this month was among five new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Singapore yesterday.
His was the only Covid-19 infection reported in the community. The other four were imported cases who were placed on stay-home notices or isolated on arrival in Singapore.
The number of coronavirus cases in Singapore stands at 58,529.
In an update last night, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said that the SIA cabin crew member, known as Case 58,766, was asymptomatic and his infection was picked up through proactive testing arranged by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore for air crew who return from overseas flights.
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SINGAPORE: The Government will provide an additional S$84 million to the aviation sector to cushion the blow of the COVID-19 pandemic on workers and businesses, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) said on Tuesday (Dec 29).
This is on top of the S$112 million Aviation Sector Assistance Package, announced in February, and the S$187 million Enhanced Aviation Support Package, announced in August.