Safe distance was maintained: MINDEF responds to online footage of 2 S'pore aircraft coming close at Paya Lebar Air Base

Two aircraft over the Paya Lebar Air Base appeared to be in close proximity on the evening of May 13.

The Ministry of Defence of Singapore (MINDEF) spokesperson told Mothership that the flight operations were safely conducted and both aircraft had maintained a safe distance from each other.

A user on Xiaohongshu posted a video of the two planes in action, where one plane can be seen cutting close to the other before flying straight ahead.

The user claimed that the two aircraft had a route conflict during the flight training, which was debunked by MINDEF.

Two aircraft safely conducting flight operations: MINDEF

In response to queries from Mothership, a MINDEF spokesperson said a civilian-registered Gulfstream 550 (G550) and an RSAF Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) were safely conducting flight operations over Paya Lebar Air Base at approximately 8pm on May 13.

"Both aircraft were in constant contact and coordination with air traffic controllers and had maintained a safe distance from each other," they said.

Top photos via 爱说话的飞机/Xiaohongshu