SIA banks on digital innovation blueprint to reclaim world's best title

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will collaborate with four organisations to bump up its technological capabilities. The airline on Monday unveiled partnerships with the National University of Singapore (NUS), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Economic Development Board (EDB) and Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), under SIA's digital innovation blueprint. Representatives from the four organisations as well as the airline marked the launch of the partnerships at a ceremony at the Singapore Airlines Training Centre. The partnerships' focus is to build capabilities to increase efficiency through digital technology as well as to develop new business opportunities. One of the key agreements signed was the Master Research Collaboration Agreement with A*STAR to identify and develop applied research partnership opportunities. It includes research fields in areas such as data analytics, Internet of Things, and virtual and augmented reality to boost the efficiency of maintenance processes. Its goal is to develop smart solutions that help lower maintenance costs, decrease aircraft delays, and aid the airline in enhancing service standards.<br/>