Thank you to all our event sponsors and hosts – ATC Globe Holdings, Bell Textron Asia, Bombardier Aerospace Services Singapore, and S&E Corporation for your kind support in this Student Leaders Summit event. AAIS will continue our youth engagement efforts to support and inspire the future leaders of the industry.
Festive Cheer at St. John’s Home
On 26 February, volunteers from Safran transformed the communal hall at St. John’s Home with vibrant decorations and festive energy. Some 60 residents enjoyed lively games such as Pictionary and Bingo, led with vivacious energy by the Safran volunteers, filling the afternoon with friendly competition and smiles.
A highlight of the celebration was the festive lunch, which featured a lively lo hei session and a chicken rice live station — a special treat that delighted the seniors. The afternoon concluded with songs and entertainment, along with the distribution of mandarin oranges and angbaos. A surprise lucky draw added an extra touch of excitement to the festivities.
Celebrations Continue at Bright Hill Evergreen Home
Over at Bright Hill Evergreen Home on 27 February, some 70 volunteers from across RTX Corporation kept the celebrations going with festive tunes, interactive games, and a joyful sing-along.
The festivities were further enlivened by a special appearance from the God of Fortune, who made his rounds to greet residents and share wishes of prosperity and good fortune for the year ahead. Volunteers also took time to visit more than 300 less-mobile residents in their wards, ensuring that everyone could share in the festive spirit. The celebrations were rounded off with oranges, angbaos, and hearty meals shared together.
A Community Effort
AAIS extends its heartfelt thanks to:
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ASTA Training International Pte Ltd and Alton Aviation Consultancy for their valued support;
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The RTX Group for organising and supporting the Bright Hill Evergreen Home celebrations; and
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The leaders who were present alongside their teams — leading by example and demonstrating the spirit of service that defines the aerospace community.
Through initiatives such as Aerospace Community Day, the industry continues to show that beyond innovation and growth, the aerospace community is also committed to making a positive difference in the wider society.
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In his opening remarks, AAIS President Yue Jeen Wong reflected on a strong start to the year for the Association, highlighting key milestones including the AAIS Student Summit and impactful showcases at the Singapore Airshow and Space Summit. He also congratulated members on key announcements and outcomes from the events, including new partnerships, investments, and innovation achievements, reinforcing Singapore’s status as a leading aerospace hub in the region.
Over 100 representatives from across the Singapore aerospace value chain were present, underscoring the strength, diversity, and collaborative spirit of our aerospace ecosystem. The evening was also graced by new members, including Bestlabs Singapore Pte. Ltd., Haskell APAC, and Kim Ann Engineering Pte Ltd, alongside agency partners and friends from CAAS, JTC, OSTIn, Enterprise Singapore, A*STAR, and MPA. Senior officers from the Republic of Singapore Air Force were also present, reflecting growing interest in dual-use technologies and opportunities for deeper collaboration between commercial aerospace and aviation defence.
Guests joined in the joyous Lo-Hei, exchanging wishes for health, prosperity, and continued growth for the industry. Adding to the festive atmosphere, the God of Fortune made a special appearance, delighting guests and bringing wishes of prosperity and good fortune for the year ahead. The festive atmosphere sparked lively conversations and new connections across the aerospace community. The evening concluded on a high note with a lucky draw, where five guests walked away with prizes, including vouchers generously sponsored by Furama RiverFront.
We thank all our guests for spending the evening with us, as well as our co-hosts at Furama RiverFront — General Manager Ms Carol Yen and her team — for their warm hospitality, which made the evening a truly memorable celebration for all attendees.
View more photos of the event at the Aerophotoworks Gallery: https://www.aerophotoworks.com/p820700586
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| Venue: 690 West Camp Road #08-13 JTC Aviation Two Seletar Aerospace Park Singapore 797523 |
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| Time: 9am – 5pm (UTC +8) |
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| Venue: 690 West Camp Road #08-13 JTC Aviation Two Seletar Aerospace Park Singapore 797523 |
Fees: AAIS Member: S$2,910.30/pax w/GST Public: S$3,128.30/pax w/GST Fees reflected are inclusive of 9% GST (in 2024). |
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The course is also relevant for aviation lawyers, accountants, consultants, valuation specialists, and maintenance or technical managers involved in lifecycle cost analysis, lease return planning, and ownership-versus-lease decision-making for fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. It is suitable both for professionals seeking to enter or transition into the aircraft leasing industry and for those with existing experience in aviation or finance who wish to develop a comprehensive, practical understanding of leasing structures and full lifecycle cost management for commercial and corporate aircraft. |
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| Time: 9am – 5pm (UTC +8) |
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| Venue: 690 West Camp Road #08-13 JTC Aviation Two Seletar Aerospace Park Singapore 797523 |
Fees: AAIS Member: S$1,940.20/pax w/GST Public: S$2,158.20/pax w/GST Fees reflected are inclusive of 9% GST (in 2024). |
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The course is also relevant for aviation lawyers, accountants, consultants, valuation specialists, and maintenance or technical managers involved in lifecycle cost analysis, lease return planning, and ownership-versus-lease decision-making for fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. It is suitable both for professionals seeking to enter or transition into the aircraft leasing industry and for those with existing experience in aviation or finance who wish to develop a comprehensive, practical understanding of leasing structures and full lifecycle cost management for commercial and corporate aircraft. |
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The morning session, held at Bombardier Aerospace Services Singapore, saw enthusiastic participation from students across various institutions, including Embry-Riddle Asia, NUS, NTU, SIT, TUM-Asia, Nanyang Polytechnic and Temasek Polytechnic. The programme started with a welcome address by AAIS Chief Executive, Mr Chew Hwee Yong. Followed by a captivating keynote presentation from Mr Paul Tan, Programme Director (Airport) at International Centre for Aviation Innovation (ICAI) on “Navigating the Skies of Change: A Singapore Perspective by ICAI”, on the exciting developments happening at Singapore Changi Airport and opportunities in the aviation sector.
A highlight of the morning was the executive panel discussion, which featured speakers and representatives from the aerospace, air traffic management, and space sector. The session offered participants a diverse and well-rounded industry perspective on the panel topic of “Navigating the Skies of Change: Charting Tomorrow’s Innovations Today”.
The panel featured Mr Iain Rodger, Managing Director at GE Aerospace; Ms Este Rosli, Head of Partnerships at AIR Lab; Mr Richard Lau, CCO at Addvalue Technologies and is moderated by Dr Jack Patel. Panellists and participants engaged in robust discussions exploring topics on innovation and change, as well as the critical role leadership plays in encouraging innovation in different organisations.
The morning programme then concluded with a networking lunch, where students had the chance to engage with speakers, fellow peers and various industry representatives.
In the afternoon, a group of student leaders went on an exclusive visit to Bell Textron Asia’s facility in Seletar Aerospace Park, where they had the chance to tour the Bell Helicopters and Textron aircraft hangars. During the visit, the students gained insights on the various maintenance and operational processes that take place behind the scenes in an MRO facility, giving them a deeper understanding of the aviation and aerospace industry.
The students also had the opportunity to connect and interact with Mr Mark Loh, General Manager at Bell Textron Asia, who shared insights on the upcoming developments happening in the aviation and aerospace industry and encouraged the young student leaders to continue to pursue their passions and interests.
The day then wrapped up with a hands-on workshop, where student leaders from various universities came together to discuss and brainstorm potential opportunities for future cross-institutional partnerships and initiatives.
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The seminar opened with welcoming remarks by AAIS Chief Executive Chew Hwee Yong, who underscored the growing importance of cybersecurity as aviation systems become increasingly digitalised. He highlighted the need for closer collaboration across industry stakeholders, particularly as regulatory expectations continue to evolve alongside technological advancement.
The kick off presentation on “How Aviation Firms Can Stay Ahead of Emerging Cyber Threats,” was delivered by Dave Gurbani from CyberSafe. Drawing on real-world client experiences, Dave shared insights into the evolving aviation cybersecurity landscape, emerging threat vectors, and key regulatory trends shaping global cybersecurity expectations for aviation organisations.
This was followed by a presentation by Veronica Tan from the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore on “Securing the Skies – Cybersecurity for Aviation.” From a government perspective, she outlined how organisations can leverage national policies and frameworks to strengthen their cybersecurity foundations, while aligning with broader regulatory and risk-management objectives.
Dr George Lincoln from CrowdStrike then presented “Under the Hood with CrowdStrike: Compliance That’s Capable.” He emphasised that effective cybersecurity rests on the combined strength of people, processes and technology. While modern platforms can automate controls such as system visibility, patch management and threat detection, these capabilities must be underpinned by trained personnel, sound governance and clear procedures. He also noted that international standards such as ISO 27001 are designed to be practical and achievable for organisations of different sizes when implemented pragmatically.
The seminar concluded with a panel discussion on “Certification Overload: Simplifying Aviation Cyber Standards for a Fragmented Global Industry” moderated by Baljit Singh from Guardian Independent Certification Group, featuring all speakers from the session and Mathieu Goarant from SKOR.
The core of the discussions was on how aviation’s strong safety record, supported by robust regulation, is now facing increasing complexity from overlapping international standards and sector-specific cybersecurity requirements.
The panel observed that treating each certification as a standalone exercise often leads to duplicated effort and inefficiencies. Instead, organisations were encouraged to adopt a unified, organisation-wide approach to cybersecurity, aligned with business objectives and enterprise governance. By building on common foundations across standards such as ISO 27001 and national frameworks, organisations can establish a core set of controls that can be mapped across multiple requirements. Panellists also discussed common challenges, including limited cybersecurity expertise, cost considerations and internal resistance to change, highlighting the importance of leadership commitment, internal communication and ongoing training for sustainable implementation.
In closing, panellists emphasised the need to focus less on accumulating certifications and more on achieving meaningful, risk-based cybersecurity outcomes. Practical takeaways included starting with a baseline assessment, aligning cybersecurity initiatives with existing SMS and QMS frameworks, investing in awareness and training, and staying abreast of regulatory developments.
AAIS extends its sincere appreciation to our partners, speakers, panellists and moderator for their valuable contributions and insights, and to all participants for their active engagement in making this a timely and impactful discussion to close out the year.
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This session was especially meaningful as the community gathered to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Mr Sia Kheng Yok on his retirement and appointment as Senior Advisor to AAIS, while warmly welcoming our new Chief Executive, Mr Chew Hwee Yong. We were truly heartened by the strong turnout — and by the many members who came forward to share their well-wishes.
We marked the special occasion with a special tribute montage, tracing Kheng Yok’s nearly decade-long service with AAIS and highlighting memorable moments, collaborations, and the friendships he has fostered throughout his tenure.
Marking his first official engagement as AAIS 2nd Vice-President, Mr Daven Tey led a toast in celebration of our legacy, our strengths, and the exciting year ahead, joined by our Management Committee and Panel of Experts.
Members enjoyed a lively evening of conversations and catch-ups across our growing community — spanning aerospace manufacturing, MRO, aviation services, UAS, and space — and notably, a strong representation of new members joining us for the first time.
The sumptuous buffet, live stations and the warm hospitality of our venue partner made the evening all the more enjoyable. Adding to the festive atmosphere was musician Benedict Tan, who serenaded guests with classic favourites and holiday tunes.
Congratulations to all winners of the 10 lucky draw gifts, including several first-time HOST participants who enjoyed a bit of beginner’s luck!
Our sincere appreciation to all members and partners for joining us in celebrating our community spirit. Special thanks to PARKROYAL on Beach Road, GM Mr Damian Tan and his team for their partnership and hospitality, and to Mr Ben Tan.
We look forward to many more meaningful HOST gatherings in the year ahead.
View more photos from the evening in the Aerophotoworks gallery: https://www.aerophotoworks.com/p1048134571
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Singapore was the host this year to the Steering Group Meeting of the ICAO Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP). Held from 1 to 5 December 2025 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, the meetings convened 34 CAEP members and 20 observers, accompanied by their respective advisors and technical experts.
CAEP is a Technical Committee established by the ICAO Council in 1983 to formulate policies, and standards and recommended policies (SARPs) in relation to aircraft noise and aircraft engine emissions (Annex 16 to the International Convention on Civil Aviation). The Steering Group meets annually in the lead up to the triennial formal CAEP meeting (14th cycle).
As an Associate Member of the International Coordinating Council of Aerospace Industries Associations (ICCAIA), an observer organisation to ICAO Council, AAIS participated in CAEP as part of the 36-member strong delegation of technical experts from ICCAIA. The delegation was led by Mr Olivier Husse (Chair of ICCAIA’s Aircraft Noise and Emissions Committee) and AAIS was represented by members of our Panel of Experts, Mr Mervyn Sirisena and Mr Ivan Neo, and Senior Advisor, Mr K.Y. Sia.
Chief Sustainability Officer and 3rd Deputy DG, Mr Daniel Ng, of the Civil of Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) welcomed the CAEP members on Day 1 and CAAS hosted a wonderful evening reception at Gardens by the Bay. DG Mr Han Kok Juan opened the Day 2 session with an address outlining Singapore’s actions to address sustainability. He highlighted the Air Hub Sustainability Blueprint and subsequent actions to form the Asia Pacific Sustainable Aviation Centre (APSAC) to promote aviation sustainability and SAF, and SAFCo, to procure and manage SAF for the Singapore air hub. To pave the way for SAF adoption in Singapore, legislation has been approved for a passenger levy to be applied to all flights departing Singapore starting 2026.
ICCAIA and AAIS were pleased to host an evening poolside reception on Day 2 at the Goodwood Park Hotel for our delegates. Following welcome speeches by Ms Anouck Barreaux, Mr Olivier Husse and Mr K.Y. Sia, CAEP Chairman Mr Michael Lunter addressed the attendees. Guests then enjoyed local flavours and refreshing drinks while connecting over lively conversations. The poolside setting at the iconic Goodwood Park Hotel offered the perfect backdrop for a relaxed evening after a full day of discussions. AAIS was represented by Management Committee members, Mr Iain Rodger of GE Aerospace and Ms Lee Siu Min of Viasat, and Mr Tan Lye Teck, Mr Mervyn Sirisena and Mr Ivan Neo of our Panel of Experts, and Senior Advisor Mr K.Y. Sia.
In the course of an intense week of meetings, the CAEP Steering Group addressed topics such as aviation fuels, sustainability certification schemes evaluation, CORSIA, LTAG monitoring and reporting, technical matters concerning noise and emissions, various analyses on NOx, forecasting and economics, etc. The CAEP Steering Group concluded its meeting on Friday.
As air traffic continues to double every 15 years, the CAEP meeting reinforced how sustainability is one of aviation’s top priorities. AAIS/ICCAIA supports ICAO as the right place to set international standards and recommended practices for aviation sustainability. Harmonized standards are always preferable over a patchwork of local regulations, and it takes the whole ecosystem to achieve impact – manufacturers and MROs, civil aviation authorities, supply chains, airports, airlines, and air navigation service providers. For AAIS, the CAEP meeting in Singapore was an opportunity to glimpse the aviation ecosystem coming together to systematically address issues and drive towards the shared goal of aviation sustainability.
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