Singapore has unveiled a new Centre for Sustainable Aviation, aiming to position the city-state at the forefront of decarbonisation efforts in Asia Pacific’s aviation industry.
Air travel demand in the Asia-Pacific region is projected to triple over the next two decades, driving economic growth and fulfilling the rising middle class’ aspirations for international travel. At the same time, countries across the region remain firmly committed to climate action, recognising it as an existential challenge.
Established by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), the centre will serve as a think tank, capability developer, and collaboration platform to foster innovation and policy development. With a mission to align with the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Long-Term Aspirational Goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, the centre will spearhead initiatives such as scaling sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) usage and promoting advanced air traffic management systems.
Singapore’s Minister for Transport and Second Minister for Finance, Chee Hong Tat, said the centre reflects the nation’s strong commitment to sustainable air travel and its vision to become a leading aviation hub in a carbon-constrained future.
The centre is chaired by Han Kok Juan, director-general of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), with Philip Goh appointed as its founding chief executive officer. An advisory council has also been established to guide the Centre’s initiatives, comprising senior executives from leading organisations in aviation, energy, and green finance—including Airbus, Boeing, Chevron, ExxonMobil, GenZero, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and Neste.
“It is an honour to have been appointed to lead this new organisation. Aviation sustainability is an urgent priority, and I look forward to building up partnerships to work on regional projects and capacity-building programmes, that can deliver tangible and meaningful outcomes for Asia-Pacific States,” said Goh.
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