Singapore Launches Asia-Pacific Sustainable Aviation Centre to Drive Green Growth

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has officially unveiled the Asia-Pacific Sustainable Aviation Centre (APSAC), a first-of-its-kind regional hub dedicated to advancing sustainable aviation through policy research, collaboration, and capacity-building across the Asia-Pacific region Asian AviationAsian Aviation.

✈️ A Regional Push for Green Aviation

  • Leadership & Governance
    APSAC is chaired by CAAS Director-General Han Kok Juan and led by newly appointed CEO Philip Goh. An advisory council includes senior executives from Airbus, Boeing, Chevron, ExxonMobil, GenZero, IATA, and Neste, reflecting shared commitment from aviation, energy, and finance sectors Aviation Week+12Asian Aviation+12Asian Aviation+12.
  • Formal Launch via MOU
    On 14 July 2025, CAAS and advisory council partners signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the Global Aviation and Maritime Symposium in Singapore, attended by ICAO and IMO secretaries-general, transport ministers, and civil aviation leaders SP Digital+11Asian Aviation+11Asian Aviation+11.

🌍 Why APSAC Matters Now

  • Balanced Growth & Emission Goals
    With air travel in the Asia-Pacific expected to triple in the next two decades, the region must balance growth with carbon-reduction commitments—aligned with ICAO’s target of net-zero emissions by 2050 Travel Radar+13Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)+13CAAS – CWP+13.
  • First-of-its-kind Regional Centre
    APSAC is the region’s first aviation-focused facility providing tailored policy research, green finance guidance, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) roadmaps, and technical support Asian Aviation+13Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)+13Travel Radar+13.

🛠 Immediate Priorities for Year One

  1. Engage aviation ministries and authorities to align national sustainability strategies.
  2. Collaborate with industry and academia on joint research and pilot initiatives.
  3. Launch capacity-building programs—workshops, training, and conferences—to help implement sustainable aviation policies.
  4. Develop tools for cleaner fuel pathways, carbon accounting, and green financing instruments Asian Aviation+1Travel Radar+1ASEAN Vietnam+5Asian Aviation+5Asian Aviation+5.

🎙 What the Leaders Are Saying

“Asia-Pacific States want both growth and sustainability—not one at the expense of the other.”
— Han Kok Juan, CAAS Director‑General & APSAC Chair Reuters+11Asian Aviation+11Asian Aviation+11

“Aviation sustainability is an urgent priority… we aim to deliver meaningful outcomes for Asia‑Pacific States.”
— Philip Goh, APSAC CEO Fuels and Lubes+5Asian Aviation+5Asian Aviation+5

Bottom line: Singapore’s APSAC sets a strong foundation for sustainable aviation, blending economic development with environmental stewardship. With its policy-focused agenda and multi-sector partnerships, the centre is poised to guide the region toward responsible aviation growth.

Source: https://asianaviation.com/s

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