Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore

14/09/2026

Safety is a shared responsibility and passengers play an important part in ensuring a smooth and safe flight for all. ✈️

Every second counts in an emergency. By staying informed, following cabin crew instructions and leaving baggage behind, we can all contribute to a safer outcome for everyone on board.

CAAS is proud to support International Air Transport Association (IATA)'s “Safe a Life, Not a Bag” campaign, together with EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency, Federal Aviation Administration and other aviation partners. Learn more here: https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/06-08-iata-launches-save-a-life-not-a-bag-passenger-safety-campaign/

09/09/2026

CAAS welcomes the CAASL - Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka and the Civil Aviation Authority of Viet Nam (CAAV) to the Regional Aviation Safety Data and Information Sharing Initiative. 🤝

The initiative, first mooted at the inaugural Asia-Pacific Summit for Aviation Safety held in Singapore in 2023, was established by Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in 2024. With Sri Lanka and Viet Nam on board, the initative now spans seven States committed to collaborating and sharing de-identified safety data and information to identify safety hazards and trends and develop measures to better manage safety risks.

By combining insights across participating States, the collaboration enhances participating States’ understanding of regional safety trends, informs further collaborative analysis and strengthens data-driven safety oversight across the region. 🌏✈️

Learn more here: https://www.caas.gov.sg/resources/media-and-publication/newsroom/sri-lanka-and-viet-nam-join-regional-aviation-safety-data-and-information-sharing-initiative/

08/09/2026

CAAS is honoured to have hosted the 15th Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) Dialogue in Singapore from 4 to 5 September 2026.

The PSIDS Dialogue continues to provide a valuable platform for civil aviation leaders from across the Pacific and Singapore to reconnect, discuss key developments shaping the aviation sector and strengthen partnerships. This year’s discussions covered areas such as aviation safety, air navigation services, sustainability and aviation training.

The Dialogue reaffirmed Singapore’s longstanding partnership with the Pacific Small Island Developing States. We thank our PSIDS friends for making the journey to Singapore and for their invaluable insights and active contributions to the Dialogue. CAAS looks forward to more opportunities like these to exchange experiences and learn from one another as we build a safer, more sustainable and better-connected aviation future together. 🤝✈️🌏

05/09/2026

In Singapore’s civil aviation landscape, peer support has matured as a valued and trusted channel of support for aviation personnel. However, effective peer support relies on more than just genuine care – it requires clear boundaries, sound judgement and knowing when to connect someone to professional help.

Learn how the sector is strengthening peer support through a common framework that gives volunteers the confidence and clarity to provide meaningful support in this issue of The Leading Edge: 🔗 https://go.gov.sg/tle15-2026

02/09/2026

Congratulations to the Women in Aviation International Singapore - WAISG on its fifth anniversary and five years of advancing women in aviation. CAAS is honoured to have joined WAI-SG’s annual Gala Dinner on 31 August 2026, alongside Senior Minister of State for Transport and National Development, Ms Sun Xueling.

As Singapore’s aviation sector continues to grow, developing and retaining our aviation talent remains a key priority. Since WAI-SG’s founding in 2021, CAAS has partnered with WAI-SG on initiatives to expand opportunities for the next generation of aviation professionals. This includes a two-year support grant from 2025 to 2027 under the CAAS and WAI-SG Memorandum of Understanding, which has enabled WAI-SG to expand its outreach through industry engagement and aviation exploration programmes while raising the visibility of women’s contributions across the aviation industry.

Together, CAAS and WAI-SG will continue to inspire and empower more women to shape the future of aviation, broaden awareness of the diverse opportunities available across the sector and strengthen Singapore’s aviation talent pipeline. We wish the WAI-SG community continued success in the years ahead! ✈️

[Photo credit: Ministry of Transport, Singapore] |

31/08/2026

Procedures, checklists and inspections are essential in aircraft maintenance. However, they still rely on humans detecting small deviations reliably and even skilled technicians can be stretched by fatigue, repetition and limits of visual approximation. 🔧

Discover how integrating AI and automation can strengthen maintenance safety, reduce risk pathways and support – rather than replace – human expertise on the hangar floor in this issue of The Leading Edge: 🔗 https://go.gov.sg/tle14-2026

Take your unmanned aircraft flying to new heights at Unmanned Aircraft Flying Area (UAFA) @ SAFRA!

31/08/2026

25/08/2026

For more than 70 years, airport safeguarding has been based on fixed geometric surfaces, developed for an era when aircraft navigation was far less precise.

Today, as advances in aviation technology enable increasingly precise navigation, the industry is transitioning to a performance-based, data-driven framework that aligns airport safeguarding more closely with actual flight operations. 🛫

Learn more about how this new approach is strengthening safety, improving operational efficiency and supporting more flexible land-use planning around airports in this issue of The Leading Edge: 🔗 https://go.gov.sg/tle13-2026

12/08/2026

Over three days, with close to 500 aviation professionals in attendance and diverse ideas exchanged on the future of aviation safety, the 4th Asia Pacific Summit for Aviation Safety ( ) has come to a close in Osaka, Japan. 🛫💡

We thank our co-organisers – Flight Safety Foundation and Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) – as well as our esteemed speakers and all attendees for bringing immense energy and thought leadership to every session.

From responsible AI integration to strengthening cross-border collaborations and safety leadership, the Summit reinforced that the future of relies on collective action and continuous innovation.

CAAS looks forward to continued partnerships with our regional and global stakeholders as we turn these safety insights into action to build a safer, smarter and more sustainable future for aviation together. We’ll see everyone back in Singapore for AP-SAS 2027! ✈️✨

09/08/2026

Happy 61st Birthday, Singapore! ✨🇸🇬

Our aviation journey has grown hand-in-hand with Singapore, from the opening of Changi Airport in 1981 to the full recovery of our air hub last year. ✈️

As we look ahead to an even brighter and more connected future, Team CAAS sends our warmest birthday wishes to Singapore from every corner of our operations! ❤️🤍

Join us in wishing Singapore a Happy Birthday! Drop a 🎂 or leave your well wishes in the comments 💬