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Business Wire
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
General Aviation Community Unites to Support the 2026 Special Olympics Airlift
OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--During the industry's iconic Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture event in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, leading general aviation organizations — including EAA and General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) — announced their collective support and endorsement of the 2026 Special Olympics Airlift event. The Special Olympics Airlift, organized by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, mobilizes hundreds of volunteer Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker pilots and aircraft to create the world's largest peacetime airlift and provide a once-in-a-lifetime experience for Special Olympics athletes. This monumental event will transport hundreds of athletes and coaches across the country to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota's Twin Cities. 'The support of EAA, GAMA and our customers across the general aviation community is a powerful testament to the spirit of aviation and its ability to change lives,' said Ron Draper, president and CEO, Textron Aviation. 'Together, we are creating unforgettable experiences for these athletes and demonstrating the true heart of our industry.' The industry is calling on Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker aircraft owners and operators to come together on Friday, June 19, 2026, and Saturday, June 27, 2026, to enable champions from all corners of the nation to travel to and from the host city, regardless of financial or logistical challenges. Owners and operators of Cessna Citation, Beechcraft King Air and Hawker aircraft can participate by volunteering their aircraft, crew, fuel and time. 'The Special Olympics Airlift is one of the most inspiring demonstrations of what aviation can do to uplift lives and unite communities,' said Jack J. Pelton, chairman and CEO, Experimental Aircraft Association. 'EAA is proud to support this extraordinary mission, and we deeply appreciate the dedication of the pilots and volunteers who make it possible. It's a shining example of aviation's heart.' Since the inception of the Special Olympics Airlift in 1987, Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker owners have transported more than 10,000 athletes and coaches to various Special Olympics World and USA Games. During the 2026 event, participating aircraft known as Doves are expected to touch down or takeoff from St. Paul Downtown Airport Holman Field (KSTP) every three minutes throughout a 10-hour period. 'The Special Olympics Airlift is an excellent example of how the general aviation community bands together to support special missions and give back. This noble effort provides Special Olympics athletes and coaches with the transportation necessary to create lasting memories of the games and inspiring achievements by the competitors,' said James Viola, president and CEO, GAMA. Everybody needs a lift every now and then. Become a Dove for this monumental nationwide aviation event by visiting About Textron Aviation We inspire the journey of flight. For more than 95 years, Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has empowered our collective talent across the Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker brands to design and deliver the best aviation experience for our customers. With a range that includes everything from business jets, turboprops, and high-performance pistons, to special mission, military trainer and defense products, Textron Aviation has the most versatile and comprehensive aviation product portfolio in the world and a workforce that has produced more than half of all general aviation aircraft worldwide. Customers in more than 170 countries rely on our legendary performance, reliability and versatility, along with our trusted global customer service network, for affordable and flexible flight. For more information, visit | | About Textron Inc. Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. For more information, visit:
Sky News AU
12-07-2025
- Business
- Sky News AU
RBA's rate hold was nothing more than a ‘cautionary move'
Former Labor advisor Bruce Hawker says the RBA's decision to hold the cash rate was nothing more than a 'cautionary move'. It comes after the Reserve Bank of Australia denied mortgage holders what would have been the first consecutive interest rate cuts since 2020. 'I think we will find that the CPI numbers, when they come out in August, will show that there is a very, very good case to reduce interest rates,' Mr Hawker told Sky News Australia. 'You wouldn't want to be going out for election right now if you were the RBA governor right now, but she doesn't have to go through that process.'
New Paper
10-07-2025
- New Paper
Singapore is 'best place on this planet': Swiss influencer
A video posted by a Swiss influencer about the virtues of life in Singapore has struck a chord with many here - and gained its fair share of brickbats. The video, titled "The reality of not being rich in Singapore", opens with full-time content creator Marion Műller - @swizzyinsg on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube - holding on to the handrail in an MRT train, with the subtitle: "Always taking public transport". The 29-year-old forces a smile, and the video cuts to a cluttered bedroom corner, where luggage and plastic bags are strewn across the floor. The subtitle reads: "Moving 4x in one year," as Műller reappears, frowning. The video then focuses on a single bed with a thin mattress and multiple towels, with the subtitle: "Improvising a comfortable way to sleep". This is followed by a scene at a Teochew porridge stall, with the subtitle: "Looking for the cheapest cai fan," and finally, a takeaway bag captioned: "Tabao if I cannot finish and eat for lunch the next day." It then moves to the front of a Valu$ shop ("shop atValu$") before ending with Ms Műller striding confidently along Marina Bay in an elegant cami dress and the subtitle, "but I'm grateful these options exist…and anything makes living in SG worth it." The accompanying caption reads: "And I am grateful for everything you see in this video. "Compared to a place like Switzerland - where no hawkers exist and public transport is very expensive - you can still live a comfortable life in Singapore without much money. "To me anything that enables me to stay here is worth it and I am grateful for every day I get to live and work in this beautiful city-state. "And let's be honest: Hawker food is the best food anyway." The video, posted on Saturday (July 5), has since been viewed 106,000 times on TikTok, drawing some 2,700 reactions and 160 comments. 'Singapore is the best place on this planet' Ms Műller, or Mary, as she calls herself in her videos, has lived in Singapore for two-and-a-half years, documenting her life here in the videos she creates. Ms Műller used to be a competitive figure skater, loves windsurfing, and is also a licensed yoga instructor. She came to the Republic because of "family matters" but had always wanted to live in Asia. She earns between $0 and $10,000 a month as a content creator and shops at Valu$ for items such as Snickers, Kit Kat, and Hershey's, as well as Nivea deodorant and toothpaste. "I am happy if I can make Singaporeans think and appreciate Singapore more," she told The New Paper on Wednesday night. "I truly believe Singapore is the best place on this planet." "I hear this often: 'Since I've been following you, I realise how great SG is,' This makes me so, so happy," added Ms Műller, who fell in love with Singapore "the moment I saw the Singapore Flyer and Marina Bay Sands from the car". And perhaps the heartfelt nature of her video struck a chord with many Singaporeans. "Hahaha we same same," said TikToker user2717724022125. "It's being sensible, and in that sense, you're super rich!" commented pangzter, also on TikTok. "Hey, welcome to the club of normal people living in the most expensive city in the world. There's many of us," said Cthulhu Spawn. 'You haven't met really poor people yet' Not everyone agreed with Ms Műller that living in Singapore is worth it. "This reality is gonna get worse soon. It's easy to exist here but very hard to be living well here. After all, everything's just a number in this corporate place of ruthless efficiency," said user1839433407736. "You still get a room with a nice view and eat a decent meal. You haven't met really poor people in Singapore yet," said Claw50times. "Are there really poor poor people?" said Ms Műller when asked about these comments. "I have not seen a homeless person. The Government takes care of their people so well," added Ms Muller, who does not qualify for assistance schemes like CDC or SG60 Vouchers. "In Singapore, no one needs to starve or sleep on the streets. And anyone who wants to work, can work." She conceded that life in Singapore isn't always a bed of roses, noting that she once had to move four times in a year. "There were some places I rented where only a short-term lease was available, so I had to move out," she explained. "There were also two places where I had to move out within two days, so I could not find something nice in time and it was so terrible, I had to move out. There were also two rental places I lived in where the flatmates were terrible." Alluding to the comment in her video about having to improvise beds, Ms Műller explained: "The mattress from the flat was so thin, I used different towels to make it more comfortable." She told The New Paper that she is preparing to move again because her flatmates at their Chinatown apartment are relocating to London. "It makes me sad because I really liked this apartment," she said. But she'll find something as she has no intention of packing up for good. "I hope I can stay here for as long as possible," said Ms Műller. She hopes to become a permanent resident someday so that she can live happily ever after - with her favourite chicken rice and fish soup. She is aware that not everyone agrees with her views and has had her fair share of negative comments. "I get lots of hate comments and bad ones, too. Lots of grumpy people who'll never be satisfied. These people don't realise how good they still have it," said Ms Műller.
New Paper
10-07-2025
- New Paper
Singapore is 'best place on this planet': Swiss vlogger
A video posted by a Swiss vlogger about the virtues of life in Singapore has struck a chord with many here - and gained its fair share of brickbats. The video, titled "The reality of not being rich in Singapore", opens with full-time content creator Marion Műller - @swizzyinsg on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube - holding on to the handrail in an MRT train, with the subtitle: "Always taking public transport". The 29-year-old forces a smile, and the video cuts to a cluttered bedroom corner, where luggage and plastic bags are strewn across the floor. The subtitle reads: "Moving 4x in one year," as Műller reappears, frowning. The video then focuses on a single bed with a thin mattress and multiple towels, with the subtitle: "Improvising a comfortable way to sleep". This is followed by a scene at a Teochew porridge stall, with the subtitle: "Looking for the cheapest cai fan," and finally, a takeaway bag captioned: "Tabao if I cannot finish and eat for lunch the next day." It then moves to the front of a Valu$ shop ("shop atValu$") before ending with Ms Műller striding confidently along Marina Bay in an elegant cami dress and the subtitle, "but I'm grateful these options exist…and anything makes living in SG worth it." The accompanying caption reads: "And I am grateful for everything you see in this video. "Compared to a place like Switzerland - where no hawkers exist and public transport is very expensive - you can still live a comfortable life in Singapore without much money. "To me anything that enables me to stay here is worth it and I am grateful for every day I get to live and work in this beautiful city-state. "And let's be honest: Hawker food is the best food anyway." The video, posted on Saturday (July 5), has since been viewed 106,000 times on TikTok, drawing some 2,700 reactions and 160 comments. 'Singapore is the best place on this planet' Ms Műller, or Mary, as she calls herself in her videos, has lived in Singapore for two-and-a-half years, documenting her life here in the videos she creates. Ms Műller used to be a competitive figure skater, loves windsurfing, and is also a licensed yoga instructor. She came to the Republic because of "family matters" but had always wanted to live in Asia. She earns between $0 and $10,000 a month as a content creator and shops at Valu$ for items such as Snickers, Kit Kat, and Hershey's, as well as Nivea deodorant and toothpaste. "I am happy if I can make Singaporeans think and appreciate Singapore more," she told The New Paper on Wednesday night. "I truly believe Singapore is the best place on this planet." "I hear this often: 'Since I've been following you, I realise how great SG is,' This makes me so, so happy," added Ms Műller, who fell in love with Singapore "the moment I saw the Singapore Flyer and Marina Bay Sands from the car". And perhaps the heartfelt nature of her video struck a chord with many Singaporeans. "Hahaha we same same," said TikToker user2717724022125. "It's being sensible, and in that sense, you're super rich!" commented pangzter, also on TikTok. "Hey, welcome to the club of normal people living in the most expensive city in the world. There's many of us," said Cthulhu Spawn. 'You haven't met really poor people yet' Not everyone agreed with Ms Műller that living in Singapore is worth it. "This reality is gonna get worse soon. It's easy to exist here but very hard to be living well here. After all, everything's just a number in this corporate place of ruthless efficiency," said user1839433407736. "You still get a room with a nice view and eat a decent meal. You haven't met really poor people in Singapore yet," said Claw50times. "Are there really poor poor people?" said Ms Műller when asked about these comments. "I have not seen a homeless person. The Government takes care of their people so well," added Ms Muller, who does not qualify for assistance schemes like CDC or SG60 Vouchers. "In Singapore, no one needs to starve or sleep on the streets. And anyone who wants to work, can work." She conceded that life in Singapore isn't always a bed of roses, noting that she once had to move four times in a year. "There were some places I rented where only a short-term lease was available, so I had to move out," she explained. "There were also two places where I had to move out within two days, so I could not find something nice in time and it was so terrible, I had to move out. There were also two rental places I lived in where the flatmates were terrible." Alluding to the comment in her video about having to improvise beds, Ms Műller explained: "The mattress from the flat was so thin, I used different towels to make it more comfortable." She told The New Paper that she is preparing to move again because her flatmates at their Chinatown apartment are relocating to London. "It makes me sad because I really liked this apartment," she said. But she'll find something as she has no intention of packing up for good. "I hope I can stay here for as long as possible," said Ms Műller. She hopes to become a permanent resident someday so that she can live happily ever after - with her favourite chicken rice and fish soup. She is aware that not everyone agrees with her views and has had her fair share of negative comments. "I get lots of hate comments and bad ones, too. Lots of grumpy people who'll never be satisfied. These people don't realise how good they still have it," said Ms Műller.
Buzz Feed
28-06-2025
- Buzz Feed
What To Eat For Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner In Singapore
Okay, so you've landed in Singapore, and your tastebuds are ready for an adventure. But with so much amazing food around, where do you even START?! Don't sweat it, fam, we've got your back. Here's your ultimate guide to eating your way through Singapore, from sunrise to sunset! Breakfast: Kickstart Your Day the Singaporean Way! 1. Kaya Toast Set Forget your basic avocado toast, honey. In Singapore, we do breakfast right! Your must-try is a classic Kaya Toast Set. Imagine perfectly toasted bread slathered with a sweet, coconutty kaya jam (it's like a dreamy custard!), served with soft-boiled eggs you dip your toast into. Don't knock it till you try it! Pair it with a strong, local coffee (kopi) or tea (teh) for that authentic kick. You can find this gem at almost any kopitiam (coffee shop) or even places like Ya Kun Kaya Toast or Toast Box. It's cheap, it's cheerful, and it's a total game-changer. 2. Prata Roti Prata is Singapore's beloved, flaky flatbread, often served with a side of savoury curry. The dough is expertly stretched and flipped, creating irresistible crispy layers on the outside and a soft, chewy interior. Whether plain (kosong), with egg (telur), or even sweet variations, it's a versatile and iconic dish for any meal! Lunch: Hawker Centre Hopping – A Foodie Wonderland! 3. Chicken Rice Alright, buckle up buttercup, because lunch in Singapore means diving headfirst into a hawker centre. This is where the magic happens, and your biggest dilemma will be choosing just ONE thing. Feeling like something hearty? Grab a plate of Chicken Rice. The fragrant rice cooked in chicken broth, succulent steamed or roasted chicken, and that killer chili sauce? Chef's kiss! 4. Hokkien Mee You're craving some noodles? Hokkien Mee with its smoky, prawny goodness will blow your mind. 5. Singapore Laksa If you're a spice fiend, Singapore Laksa (a rich, coconutty noodle soup) is calling your name. Seriously, just walk around, follow your nose, and pick a stall with a queue – that's usually a good sign! Maxwell Food Centre or Lau Pa Sat are great starting points. Dinner: Level Up Your Eats – From Street Food to Seafood Feasts! 6. Chilli Crab As the sun sets, Singapore transforms into a twinkling foodie paradise. For dinner, you can go a little fancier or stick to those incredible hawker vibes. A quintessential Singaporean dinner experience has to involve Chilli Crab. It's messy, it's saucy, and it's absolutely legendary. Get ready to crack some shells and slurp up that sweet, savory, and spicy sauce with some fluffy mantou (fried buns). Jumbo Seafood or Long Beach are popular spots for this. 7. Satay If you're still in the mood for something more casual but equally delicious, hit up another hawker centre for some Satay (grilled skewers with peanut sauce). You can mix chicken, beef and mutton in any quantity to your liking. 8. Bak Kut Teh Rainy days call for a steaming bowl of Bak Kut Teh (pork rib soup). Your stomach will thank you later! Boiled with lots of white pepper and herbs, this hearty meal will definitely warm your insides. Order braised pork belly on the side to complete the meal! So there you have it! Your edible itinerary for a day in Singapore. Get out there, be brave, and eat ALL the things. You won't regret it!
