Singapore sends condolences to US over Washington air crash

Singapore sends condolences to US over Washington air crash

SINGAPORE: Singapore on Friday (Jan 31) expressed its condolences to the United States over the collision of a passenger plane and a military helicopter in Washington that left 67 people dead. Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) also said on Friday that there have so far been no reports of Singaporeans being impacted by the … Read more

Singapore sends condolences after fatal Jeju Air plane crash in South Korea

Singapore sends condolences after fatal Jeju Air plane crash in South Korea

SINGAPORE: The Singapore government on Sunday (Dec 29) sent its “deepest condolences” to the South Korean government after a Jeju Air plane crashed into a wall at Muan Airport, killing 179 people. It also conveyed its condolences to the families and loved ones of those who died. A spokesperson for Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs … Read more

Experts question bird strike as cause of deadly Jeju Air crash in South Korea

Experts question bird strike as cause of deadly Jeju Air crash in South Korea

The flight data recorder was found at 11.30am (10.30am Singapore time), about two and a half hours after the crash, and the cockpit voice recorder was found at 2.24pm, according to South Korea’s transport ministry. “That gives you all the parameters of all the systems of the plane. The heartbeat of the airplane is on … Read more