Singapore: CAAS unveils roadmap to transform aviation sector

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) unveiled its Air Industry Transformation Map (ITM) on Thursday, detailing its mid- to long-term plans to transform the city-state’s aviation sector. These include a new air transport undergraduate degree programme, a “Smart Tower” for air traffic controllers to manage live air traffic, autonomous systems to move passengers, baggage and cargo in airports, wearable technology for ground staff to track operations, and the world’s first passenger boarding bridge designed for operations under harsh weather conditions, among others. Through the ITM, CAAS said it aims to raise productivity by 40% and “redesign or create 8,000 good jobs” in aviation by 2025, including more jobs for professionals, technicians and cabin crew. The ITM was developed by a committee of representatives from the aviation industry, unions and the Government, and is one of 23 under the Government’s S$4.5b Industry Transformation Program.<br/>