SINGAPORE Airlines (SIA) has clinched the top spot as an airline and ranked 28th overall in Fortune magazine’s list of the most admired companies globally.
The list, in its 27th edition, is based on a survey of 3,380 executives, directors and securities analysts from around the world, who were asked to select the 10 companies they admired most.
Companies were ranked based on nine attributes, including quality of management, innovation and global competitiveness.
In 2024, the national carrier was awarded 29th place, while in 2023, it was ranked 31st. In 2022, it received the 32nd spot, and in 2021, it was placed 34th.
On the 2025 list, SIA was ranked 28th globally – making the airline the only Singapore-based company in the top 50.
It is also the second-highest ranked Asian company behind Toyota, which came in at 25th place.
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This is the 23rd time the company has made it to the annual list.
The list, heavily comprised of companies from the US, also saw SIA ranked ahead of major multinational corporations and brands such as Starbucks, Accenture, Visa and Samsung.
In 2025’s list, Apple was ranked first for the 18th year running, with Microsoft and Amazon scoring subsequent spots.
Additionally, SIA also emerged as the top airline among its industry competitors, moving up from second in 2024. US carrier Delta Air Lines came in second, with Germany’s Lufthansa at third, and US’ SkyWest and Japan’s ANA sharing the fourth spot.
SIA chief executive Goh Choon Phong said: “At Singapore Airlines, we are firmly committed to setting new standards in air travel and maintaining our industry leadership position. This accolade from Fortune magazine reflects the passion, dedication and resilience of our people, who continuously strive to deliver a world-class travel experience.
“We would like to thank our customers and all partners for their strong support, which we never take for granted.” THE STRAITS TIMES
