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{{Infobox government agency
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|agency_name = Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
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|formed = {{start date and age|df=y|1984|09|01}}
| formed = {{start date and age|df=y|1984|09|01}}
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|superseding = [[Singapore Changi Airport|Changi Airport Group]] (corporatised)
| superseding = [[Singapore Changi Airport|Changi Airport Group]] (corporatised)
|jurisdiction = [[Government of Singapore]]
| jurisdiction = [[Government of Singapore]]
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|headquarters = Terminal 2, 60 Airport Boulevard, Singapore 819643
| headquarters = Terminal 2, 60 Airport Boulevard, Singapore 819643
|chief1_name = Edmund Cheng
| chief1_name = Muhammad Abdul Razak
|chief1_position = Chairman
| chief1_position = Chairman
|chief2_name = Han Kok Juan<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ganapathy |first1=Kurt |title=Han Kok Juan to be new CAAS director-general |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/mot-caas-han-kok-juan-appointed-new-director-general-14794386 |website=CNA |access-date=28 May 2021 |date=12 May 2021}}</ref>
| chief2_name = Han Kok Juan
| chief2_position = Director-General<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ganapathy |first1=Kurt |title=Han Kok Juan to be new CAAS director-general |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/mot-caas-han-kok-juan-appointed-new-director-general-14794386 |website=CNA |access-date=28 May 2021 |date=12 May 2021}}</ref>
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|parent_agency = [[Ministry of Transport (Singapore)|Ministry of Transport]]
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[[File:Singapore Changi Airport, Control Tower 2, Dec 05.JPG|thumb|The control tower of [[Changi Airport]].]]
[[File:Singapore Changi Airport, Control Tower 2, Dec 05.JPG|thumb|The control tower of [[Changi Airport]].]]


The '''Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore''' ('''CAAS''') is Singapore's [[civil aviation authority]] and a [[Statutory boards of the Singapore Government|statutory board]] under the [[Ministry of Transport (Singapore)|Ministry of Transport]] of the [[Government of Singapore]]. Its head office is located on the fourth storey of [[Singapore Changi Airport]]'s Terminal 2.<ref>"[http://www.caas.gov.sg/caas/en/About_CAAS/Contact_us.html?__locale=en Contact Us]." Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore. Retrieved 12 February 2011. "Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore 60 Airport Boulevard 4th Storey, Terminal 2 Singapore Changi Airport Singapore 819643"</ref>
The '''Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore''' ('''CAAS''') is Singapore's [[civil aviation authority]] and a [[Statutory boards of the Singapore Government|statutory board]] under the [[Ministry of Transport (Singapore)|Ministry of Transport]] of the [[Government of Singapore]]. Its head office is located on the fourth storey of [[Singapore Changi Airport]]'s Terminal 2.<ref>"[http://www.caas.gov.sg/caas/en/About_CAAS/Contact_us.html?__locale=en Contact Us] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923195643/http://www.caas.gov.sg/caas/en/About_CAAS/Contact_us.html?__locale=en |date=23 September 2015 }}." Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore. Retrieved 12 February 2011. "Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore 60 Airport Boulevard 4th Storey, Terminal 2 Singapore Changi Airport Singapore 819643"</ref>


==Overview==
==Overview==
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.
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. 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).


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CAAS supports and controls the [[Singapore Aviation Academy]] (est. 1958).
CAAS 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).


The CAAS also issues [[Revenue stamps of Singapore#Passenger Service Charge|revenue stamps]] to pay for the passenger service charge on flights.
CAAS also issues [[Revenue stamps of Singapore#Passenger Service Charge|revenue stamps]] to pay for the passenger service charge on flights.


In July 2017, CAAS and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) entered into a working arrangement to recognize each other's certifications.<ref>http://atwonline.com/regulation/easa-and-singapore-partner-airworthiness-certification?eid=forward "EASA and Singapore Partner on Airworthiness Certification"</ref>
In July 2017, CAAS and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) entered into a working arrangement to recognize each other's certifications.<ref>http://atwonline.com/regulation/easa-and-singapore-partner-airworthiness-certification?eid=forward "EASA and Singapore Partner on Airworthiness Certification"</ref>
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{{Portal|Singapore|Aviation}}
* [[Aviation safety]]
* [[Aviation safety]]
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* [[Singapore Aviation Academy]]
* [[Singapore Changi Airport]]
* [[Singapore Changi Airport]]
*[[Jarnail Singh (doctor)|Jarnail Singh]]
*[[Jarnail Singh (doctor)|Jarnail Singh]]
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.caas.gov.sg|Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore}}
* {{Official website|http://www.caas.gov.sg|Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore}}
* [https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_2014-04-07_091158.html Infopedia]
* [https://aerogon.aero/ trip planning]
* [https://permit2fly.com/region/asia/singapore-overflight-permits.html Flight Information Region In Singapore]
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[[Category:Transport organisations based in Singapore]]
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Latest revision as of 14:13, 2 May 2024

Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
Agency overview
Formed1 September 1984; 39 years ago (1984-09-01)
Superseding agency
JurisdictionGovernment of Singapore
HeadquartersTerminal 2, 60 Airport Boulevard, Singapore 819643
Agency executives
  • Muhammad Abdul Razak, Chairman
  • Han Kok Juan, Director-General[1]
Parent agencyMinistry of Transport
Child agency
Websitewww.caas.gov.sg
The control tower of Changi Airport.

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.[2]

Overview[edit]

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. 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 July 2017, CAAS and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) entered into a working arrangement to recognize each other's certifications.[3]

CAAS is led by Director-General Mr Kevin Shum, with Mr Edmund Cheng serving as the board's Chairman.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Ganapathy, Kurt (12 May 2021). "Han Kok Juan to be new CAAS director-general". CNA. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
  2. ^ "Contact Us Archived 23 September 2015 at the Wayback Machine." Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore. Retrieved 12 February 2011. "Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore 60 Airport Boulevard 4th Storey, Terminal 2 Singapore Changi Airport Singapore 819643"
  3. ^ http://atwonline.com/regulation/easa-and-singapore-partner-airworthiness-certification?eid=forward "EASA and Singapore Partner on Airworthiness Certification"

External links[edit]

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