SINGAPORE: The second Republic of Singapore Air Drive (RSAF) A330 Multi-Function Tanker Transport (MRTT) plane deployed to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to evacuate residents stranded within the Center East arrived in Singapore at 5.59am.
In an announcement, the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) mentioned that 81 Singaporeans and their dependents have been on the flight.
After prioritising and catering for Singaporeans who registered to be on the flight, accessible seats have been additionally prolonged to nationals from Australia, Brunei, Indonesia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Vietnam, mentioned MINDEF.
“That is within the spirit of solidarity, simply as how different nations have assisted Singaporeans in returning dwelling in previous crises.”
Over the 2 evacuation flights carried out by the RSAF, the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has efficiently supported the return of 299 Singaporeans and their dependents from the Center East, MINDEF mentioned.
Singapore had additionally beforehand mounted two repatriation flights out of Muscat, Oman. The flights served Singaporeans in Oman and the United Arab Emirates.
It had additionally organized a flight to Oman for foreign visitors affected by the airspace disruptions.
