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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 1 September 1984 |
| Superseding agency |
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| Jurisdiction | Government of Singapore |
| Headquarters | 60 Airport Boulevard, Changi Airport Terminal 2, Singapore 819643 |
| Agency executives | |
| Parent agency | Ministry of Transport |
| Child agency | |
| Website | www |
| Agency ID | T08GB0008A |
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) is Singapore's civil aviation authority and a statutory board under the Ministry of Transport of the Government of Singapore. Its head office is located on the fourth storey of Singapore Changi Airport's Terminal 2. [4]
Established on 1 September 1984, the CAAS regulates civilian air traffic within the airspace jurisdiction of the Republic. It also helps enable the growth of the air hub and aviation industry in Singapore, promotes safe industry practices and engages in civilian air-service agreements with air-service operators. This includes the usage of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) such as drones and quadcopters by individuals or organisations. The agency also operates the Air Traffic Control Tower, providing air navigation services to ensure faultless movements of civilian aircraft at Singapore's airports and in the Singapore flight information region (FIR).
CAAS supports and controls the Singapore Aviation Academy (est. 1958).
CAAS also issues revenue stamps to pay for the passenger service charge on flights.
In 2009, CAAS updated its logo, positioning, and values with brand consultancy DIA. [5]
In 2015, Shum Jin-Chyi Kevin assumed the position of Director-General (DG) of CAAS. [3]
In July 2017, CAAS and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) entered into a working arrangement to recognize each other's certifications. [6]
In 2018, CAAS underwent a brand refresh with Tangible, a Singapore-based brand consultancy. [7]
On 2 August 2021, Han Kok Juan, the returning officer for Elections Department Singapore, assumed the role of DG of CAAS. [3] [8]
| Name | Years served | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sim Kee Boon | 1984–1999 | [9] [10] |
| Tjong Yik Min | 1999–2005 | [10] [11] |
| Liew Mun Leong | 2005–2009 | [11] [12] |
| Lee Hsien Yang | 2009–2018 | [12] [13] |
| Edmund Cheng Wai Wing | 2018–present | [13] |
| Name | Years served | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lim Hock San | 1984–1992 | [14] [15] |
| Wong Woon Liong | 1992–2007 | [15] [16] |
| Lim Kim Choon | 2007–2009 | [16] [12] |
| Yap Ong Heng | 2009–2015 | [12] [17] |
| Kevin Shum Jin-Chyi | 2015–2021 | [17] [18] |
| Han Kok Juan | 2021–present | [18] |