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A Singapore Airlines engineer won a substantial unfair dismissal compensation after being fired over a delay caused by rebooting a plane’s system.

A Singapore Airlines engineer who was dismissed after causing a 17-minute flight delay by rebooting an aircraft system won an unfair dismissal case, receiving compensation of around $28,000 to $40,000. The dismissal had triggered widespread media coverage and sparked discussions about workplace fairness and the consequences of operational decisions in aviation. The ruling underscores legal protections for employees even in sensitive operational roles within major airlines.