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Singapore sets up world’s first non-profit to centralise purchase of sustainable aviation fuel

SAFCo will procure, manage and allocate the fuel at Changi Airport and Seletar Airport

Sustainable jet fuel mandates have the downside of bringing price uncertainty to the aviation industry, Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling says.

Singapore’s sustainable jet fuel law ensures cost certainty, unlike mandates or incentives: MOT

The approach avoids price fluctuations, says Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling

Singapore's delegation at ICAO. Left to right: Han Kok Juan, director-general of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore; Jeffrey Siow, acting minister for transport; Lau Peet Meng, permanent secretary, Ministry of Transport; and Eileen Poh, permanent representative of Singapore on the ICAO council.

Singapore re-elected to ICAO council with highest number of votes

The Republic receives the highest number of votes so far for a council position in the United Nations’ aviation standards body

The target is for sustainable aviation fuel to comprise 1% of all the fuel used at Changi and Seletar airports in 2026.

Singapore tables Bill for sustainable aviation fuel levy, fund and central procurement

This facilitates the implementation of previously announced sustainable aviation fuel policies

Midair instability is becoming a more common hazard for carriers and passengers as rising global air traffic density means more planes flying in crowded skies.

Singapore lists air turbulence as key safety risk in new report

Severe turbulence will now be classified as a state-level operational safety risk

An aerial view of the construction area of Changi Airport Terminal 5. The proposed Changi East Urban District will occupy a 40 ha tract of land – about the size of 56 football fields.

Proposals sought to develop Changi East Urban District next to T5

When ready in the mid-2030s, T5 will allow the airport to serve 140 million passengers yearly

Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow with Juan Carlos Salazar, secretary-general, ICAO (left), and Arsenio Dominguez, secretary-general, IMO, at the opening ceremony of the Global Aviation and Maritime Symposium.

Acting Transport Minister Siow announces global maritime and aviation training initiatives, new support scheme for small island nations

Programmes developed with UN transport agencies will focus on resilience, safety and sustainability; first SIDS course to launch in 2026

Sustainable aviation will be one of the key themes at the first High-Level Aviation Week, which will also address issues such as aviation safety and human capital development.

Singapore sets up centre to advance sustainable aviation in Apac

It is the first in the world to undertake policy research and capacity-building with a focus on the region

Anand Stanley (left), president and head of region, Airbus Asia-Pacific; and Minister for Transport Chee Hong Tat touring the Airbus Asia Training Centre on May 7, 2025.

Singapore’s aviation sector a ‘bright spot’ as air passenger traffic hits record 68.4 million: Chee Hong Tat

The sector is a growth engine that can enable growth in other sectors and even the region, the transport minister

Changi Airport Group and CAAS will roll out digital truck dock slot pre-booking, which could reduce trucks’ dwell time by up to a third later this year.
SINGAPORE BUDGET 2025

Singapore to invest S$1 billion in Changi air hub, beyond S$5 billion fund top-up in Budget 2025

CAAS will invest the additional sum over the next five years