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21 Aug 2009 - Singapore seeks to be aerospace leader in Asia
Channel NewsAsia - SINGAPORE: As Singapore seeks to grow as an aerospace leader in the region, some industry players said there is a need to further develop and sharpen skills and technology.

Jul/Aug 2009 - Aerospace Supplier eXchange: Planting the Seed
Asia Pacific Metalworking Equipment News - The economic situation may not be all that rosy at the moment but it does not mean it is time to head for the hills.

30 May 2009 - Transport Minister Mr Raymond Lim: Aviation Industry Faces Competition; Needs 'One-Stop Shop' Solution
Lianhe ZaoBao

The Business Times - SALES worth $1.7 million were generated during the three-day inaugural Singapore Aerospace Supplier eXchange (ASX), which concluded yesterday.
 
'Within these difficult times, businesses are constantly looking for opportunities to diversify, cut costs, improve efficiency, enhance their supply chain, and bring more value to their customers,' said Association of Aerospace Industries Singapore (AAIS) president Charles Chong, speaking at the inaugural Singapore Aerospace Awards (SAA) yesterday evening.

29 May 2009 - Outlook for aerospace good
The Straits Times -
THE aviation industry may be going through turbulent times but the mid to long-term prospects for Asia's aerospace sector are strong.
 
Last year, total revenues for the Asia-Pacific region hit US$22 billion and this is expected to triple by 2030, said Transport Minister Raymond Lim. Speaking at an industry event at the Raffles Town Club on Friday night, he added that the total aircraft fleet in the region was also expected to jump more than 50 per cent.
 
29 May 2009 - Prospects for aerospace business robust over long term
Channel NewsAsia - SINGAPORE: Transport Minister Raymond Lim said the prospects for the aerospace business are robust over the long term.

He said the total revenue for the aerospace Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) industry is expected to triple to US$66 billion by 2030.

28 May 2009 - Aerospace output here hits record
Lim Hng Kiang urges suppliers to hone their competitive edge in current downturn
The Business Times
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SINGAPORE'S aerospace industry chalked up record output of more than $7 billion last year - a rise from $6.89 billion in 2007 - according to preliminary figures from the Economic Development Board.

'Despite the current slowdown, confidence in the aerospace sector remains strong,' Trade and Industry Minister Lim Hng Kiang said at the opening of the inaugural Aerospace Supplier Exchange (ASX), a regional conference and exhibition that kicked off yesterday morning.

The Straits Times - DESPITE a slowdown in the aviation industry towards the end of last year, Singapore's aerospace sector posted a record output of more than $7 billion in 2008. But business was hit and while the final numbers are not out yet, the growth over 2007 is believed to be under 5 per cent. Total output grew 10.4 per cent in 2007 to $6.9 billion.

27 May 2009 - Aerospace manufacturing in Asia expected to outpace West
Channel NewsAsia - SINGAPORE: The aerospace manufacturing sector in the Asia Pacific is set to outgrow its Western counterparts as competition increases. And major players in the aerospace industry are strengthening their manufacturing capabilities to meet the expected demand.

Aerospace is a US$300 billion business and competition for a slice of the pie is stiff. And as industry players watch their margins, observers say original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) will be drawn towards the Asia Pacific.

21 May 2009 - S'pore aerospace manufacturing sector grows despite economic downturn
CNA - Singapore's aerospace manufacturing sector continues to see positive indicators of growth in spite of the economic downturn. Speaking ahead of an industry event next week, the Association of Aerospace Industries (AAIS) said global aerospace manufacturing revenue is expected to double from now till 2030.

22 Jan 2009 - Aerospace firms flying high amid the gloom
TODAY
- DESPITE the turbulent economic climate, about four in 10 aerospace companies here expect the local industry to grew between 1 and 10 per cent this year, according to a survey commissioned by the Association of Aerospace Industries Singapore (AAIS).


22 Jan 2009 - Aerospace firms here more optimistic than expected
Only 1 in 3 see 2009 output dropping, but more than half plan to cut costs
The Business Times - (SINGAPORE) A third of Singapore-based aerospace companies are downbeat about business prospects this year, according to a survey by the Association of Aerospace Industries (Singapore) or AAIS.

But while 34 per cent of companies expect the industry's output to contract as much as 10 per cent, 39 per cent expect it to expand by up to 10 per cent. The rest see no change.

2 Dec 2008 - Aerospace Industry Event in May

The Business Times - (SINGAPORE) The Association of Aerospace Industries Singapore (AAIS) will be launching the inaugural Aerospace Supplier eXchange (ASX) - a regional conference-cum-exhibition - next year, with the aim of raising the profile of Tier 3 and 4 aerospace suppliers in Singapore that serve the OEM (aircraft makers) and maintenance, repair & overhaul (MRO) segments.

14 Oct 2008 - Aerospace park on course
The Straits Times - THE development of Seletar Aerospace Park will proceed as planned despite the slowdown in the aviation industry.

13 Oct 2008 - Spring, aerospace industry body beef up quality assurance

The Business Times - LOCAL companies are being encouraged to adopt Nadcap, a stringent quality assurance scheme for special processes, systems and products in the aerospace industry.

Spring Singapore and the Association of Aerospace Industries Singapore (AAIS) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with US non-profit organisation Performance Review Institute (PRI), which administers the accreditation.

13 Oct 2008 - SPRING and Other Organisations Jointly Upgrade Local Aerospace's Nadcap Capability
Lianhe Zaobao - Three Organisations Sign MOU to Upgrade Singapore’s Aerospace Nadcap Certification

Print edition news
11 October 2008 - 'Certified sucess' in aerospace industry
The Straits Times - Firms servicing the aerospace industry here will have a better shot at breaking into the global market if they get themselves a stamp of excellence...

Online edition news
10 October 2008 - Aerospace MOU to help SMEs
The Straits Times -...A Memorandum of Understanding was signed on Friday between Spring Singapore, AAIS (Association of Aerospace Industries Singapore) and PRI USA (Performance Review Institute) to facilitate this...

 

23 Aug 2008 - $20m boost to LEAD the competition - Fund will help industry groups develop projects to help them stay ahead
The Straits Times - INDUSTRY associations can now tap into $20 million more in government funds to develop initiatives that will enhance the sectors they represent.

Trade and Industry Minister Lim Hng Kiang made the announcement at yesterday's LEAD Programme Forum attended by over 200 industry association leaders...

23 Aug 2008 - $20m more govt funding for industry associations - Three new associations join LEAD programme
The Business Times - TRADE and Industry Minister Lim Hng Kiang said yesterday the government will pump another $20 million into the Local Enterprise and Association Development (LEAD) programme for local industries.

...Three new associations joined LEAD coinciding with yesterday's announcement, and will spearhead projects in their industries.

The Association of Aerospace Industries of Singapore will focus on upgrading the business capabilities of industry members by encouraging the adoption of international certification, facilitating networking opportunities and conducting technological upgrade seminars...

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10 Jun 2008 - Wanted: Aerospace technicians and engineers

The Straits Times - A booming aerospace industry - the business of repairing and maintaining planes and parts - means technicians and engineers often have jobs waiting for them, even before they are certified, said Mr Charles Chong, president of the Association of Aerospace Industries Singapore...Apart from skills upgrading, the association also has a recently-launched online portal www.AeroCareer.SG to match employers with job-seekers.

3 Mar 2008 - New course to plug shortage of aerospace workers
Post-diploma is a result of tie-in between Republic Polytechnic and Mil-Com Aerospace Training Centre.

The Straits Times - A NEW post-diploma training programme in aircraft maintenance will soon be available to those with relevant work experience in the booming aerospace field.

The 18-month course takes in its first batch of 25 from June.

The result of a tie-up between Republic Polytechnic and Mil-Com Aerospace Training Centre, the programme is aimed at supporting the aerospace industry, further growth in which could be crimped by a manpower crunch.

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18 Feb 2008 - Brisk business likely at S'pore Airshow
The Business Times - Leading planemakers and industry specialists upbeat about demand for aircraft ...More than 30,000 trade visitors and over 800 aerospace companies from 42 countries will gather this week in Singapore ... 
18 Feb 2008 - Aerospace industry launches magazine
The Business Times - The Association of Aerospace Industries (Singapore), or AAIS, is launching its very own magazine to cover the aerospace industries in Singapore as well as the region ...
16 May 2007 - S'pore well-placed to remain Asian aerospace Hub
The Straits Times (Money) - Singapore is Asia's undisputed leader in the highly lucrative aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul business. However a new study warns ...
16th May 2007 - S'pore, the packing ground

TODAY (Business) - While Singapore is still ahead in the fast- growing aerospace industry, one glaring weakness is a lack of skilled labour - made worse by poaching from as far away as the United Arab Emirates.

6 Feb 2007 - Singapore's largest career fair to open in March
Channel NewsAsia (Singapore News)
- SINGAPORE: With more than 20,000 jobs on offer, Career 2007 promises something for everyone.

19 July 2006 - Job Rush for RSAF technicians
TODAY (Singapore News) - A unique three-way partnership has been inked to feed the booming aerospace industry with the skilled workers ...

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