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{{Short description|Civil aviation authority of Singapore}}
The '''Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore''' ([[Simplified Chinese|Chinese]]: 新加坡民航局, [[Pinyin]]: ''Xīnjīapō Mínghángjú''), contrasted by the popularised logo and initials of '''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]]. CAAS regulates civilian air traffic within the airspace jurisdiction of the republic; it is also the sole government agency to maintain the operational efficiency of the airports in [[Singapore]] and to engage civilian air service agreements with air service operators.
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| superseding = [[Singapore Changi Airport|Changi Airport Group]] (corporatised)
| jurisdiction = [[Government of Singapore]]
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| headquarters = Terminal 2, 60 Airport Boulevard, Singapore 819643
| chief1_name = Muhammad Abdul Razak
| chief1_position = Chairman
| 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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[[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] {{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>
CAAS is partitioned into 13 divisions, the [[Singapore Aviation Academy]] and [[Changi Airport Managers and Partners]] (Singapore). Each division facilitates the operation of the [[Singapore Changi Airport]] and [[Seletar Airport]]. CAAS also operates the CAAS Air Traffic Control Service, which to ensures faultless movements of civilian aircraft at Singapore’s airports and in the Singapore [[Flight Information Region]] (FIR).

==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. 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 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>

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


==See also==
==See also==
{{Portal|Singapore|Aviation}}
*[[Air safety]]
* [[Aviation safety]]
* [[Singapore Changi Airport]]
*[[Jarnail Singh (doctor)|Jarnail Singh]]


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.caas.gov.sg CAAS]
* {{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://permit2fly.com/region/asia/singapore-overflight-permits.html Flight Information Region In Singapore]
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[[Category:Aviation authorities]]
[[Category:2009 establishments in Singapore]]
[[Category:Aviation in Singapore]]
[[Category:Government agencies established in 2009]]
[[Category:Civil aviation authorities in Asia|Singapore]]
[[Category:Civil aviation in Singapore]]
[[Category:Statutory boards of the Singapore Government]]
[[Category:Statutory boards of the Singapore Government]]
[[Category:Air navigation service providers]]
[[Category:Transport organisations based in Singapore]]
[[Category:Regulation in Singapore]]

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

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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

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References

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  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"
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