Singapore: Singapore is leading a regional push toward sustainable aviation with the launch of the Asia-Pacific Sustainable Aviation Centre (APSAC), a first-of-its-kind facility dedicated to policy research and capacity building in the aviation sector, reports Vietnam Plus.
Established by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), APSAC aims to help countries in the region strike a balance between economic growth and environmental responsibility. It will focus on practical areas such as the development of cleaner aviation fuels, carbon auditing, and carbon market strategies.
The non-profit centre will also serve as a hub for collaboration, bringing together governments, industry leaders, and academic institutions to work on joint projects. It will provide technical assistance and training to support the creation and implementation of sustainable aviation policies across Asia-Pacific.
While the centre’s physical location has yet to be announced, all operations—including staffing and infrastructure—will be fully funded by CAAS.
CAAS has formed an advisory board to guide APSAC’s work. The board includes senior leaders from major aviation, energy, and finance players such as Airbus, Boeing, Chevron, ExxonMobil, Neste, Singapore-based investment platform GenZero, and the International Air Transport Association (IATA). A memorandum of understanding was signed on July 14 to formalize this partnership.
Singaporean officials believe air travel demand in the Asia-Pacific region will triple in the next two decades. At the same time, many countries in the region are setting net-zero emissions goals, creating a need for solutions that support both growth and sustainability.
Han Kok Juan, Director-General of CAAS and Chair of APSAC, said the new centre would offer countries a range of policy tools suited to their national needs. “Countries in the Asia-Pacific are looking for ways to grow responsibly. This centre will help them move forward with practical options,” he said.
He added that Singapore is committed to long-term sustainability while also taking meaningful steps in the near term.
