Speaking at the Aviation Community Reception, he said that Singapore’s aviation sector “secured its leading position” through its open skies aviation policy, and an airport design to facilitate transfer passengers.
But the aviation industry “cannot rest”.
The industry needs to "constantly reinvigorate and rejuvenate ourselves" because many countries also have ambitions to be the hub of choice.
"They are expanding their airports and their airlines are growing aggressively. To stay ahead of the competition, we need to constantly reinvigorate and rejuvenate ourselves.”
A comprehensive approach needed.
"We must address every aspect of the airport and airline business, from passenger services, to cargo handling, airside functions, airline operations and air traffic control.”
Details of the Industry Transformation Map include a new air transport undergraduate degree program, 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.
8000 good jobs by 2025
CAAS hopes to redesign or create 8000 good jobs by 2025 and raise productivity by 40%. These jobs include jobs for professionals, technicians and cabin crew. You may want to take note of this.
The aviation's ITM is one of 23 under the Government's $4.3 billion Industry Transformation Programme.
Partnerships with local companies to develop and export "designed in Singapore" aviation products.
Mr Ng also said the Government is investing S$500 million in the sector over the next three years through the Aviation Development fund, with a focus on partnerships with local companies and SMES to develop and export “designed in Singapore” aviation products.
It sounds like a good plan to counter the challenges posed by opening of the canal in Thailand.
ReplyDeleteHowever in the interim, many Singaporeans had to seek jobs elsewhere, retire and live in cheaper places and many more grappling day to day trying to make ends meet. How can the government ensure that Singaporeans are not cornered out by foreign labours etc??