Airlines

Embraer E190-E2 & E195-E2 gain Civil Aviation Authority(CAA) of Singapore type certification

Embraer E190-E2 & E195-E2 gain Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore type certification

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has certified type certification for Embraer’s E190-E2 and E195-E2.

These are the most fuel-efficient and quiet single-aisle aircraft in the world. The E190-E2 will be flown by Singapore Airlines‘ low-cost subsidiary, Scoot, starting in 2024. Three major civil aviation authorities certified the E190-E2 and E195-E2 in 2018 and 2019, respectively: the FAA (USA), EASA (Europe), and ANAC (Brazil).

The 20 million hours of experience the first generation of E-Jets accumulated were used in the design of the E190-E2 and E195-E2, ensuring that the E2 aircraft are cutting edge and sophisticated while maintaining the maturity and dependability of the earlier generation aircraft.

One of the most successful commercial aircraft programmes in the market, the first generation of E-Jets is operated by over 80 airlines across 50 countries. The establishment of a cutting-edge E2 full flight simulator and pilot training programme in Singapore is set to begin operations by the end of this year, as announced by Embraer and CAE.

The Singapore-CAE Flight Training Centre, situated at the SIA Training Centre, is home to the complete flight simulator.

Airlines

A Costly Mistake: Passenger Pays for Fuel After Disruptive Flight

A Western Australian man has learned a costly lesson after his unruly behavior on a flight resulted in the aircraft having to turn back. The passenger was ordered to pay over $5,000 in fuel costs, along with a significant fine, for causing the plane to divert.

The incident occurred in September 2023 when the man, who was not publicly named, became disruptive on a flight from Perth to Sydney. Due to his behavior, the pilot was forced to turn the plane around and return to Perth, which required dumping fuel to land safely.

The passenger pleaded guilty to charges of disorderly behavior and non-compliance with safety instructions. As a result, he was ordered to pay $8,630 to the airline to cover the cost of the wasted fuel and was also fined $6,055. This combined penalty of over $11,000 is a stark reminder of the severe consequences of disruptive behavior on flights.

While this is not a typical punishment, other cases of in-flight misconduct have resulted in hefty fines. One passenger in the United States was fined over $40,000 for a series of offenses, including bringing their own alcohol on board, being intoxicated, attempting to smoke marijuana, and sexually assaulting a flight attendant.

The Australian Federal Police emphasized that disruptive behavior on flights will not be tolerated. They warned that individuals who cause disturbances can face significant financial penalties and legal consequences. The case of the Western Australian passenger serves as a clear message that obeying airline staff and adhering to safety regulations is essential for a smooth and safe flight.