MEDIA RELEASE
18 February 2024
CAAS AND IFALPA TO WORK TOGETHER ONPILOT AVIATION SAFETY TRAINING AND COMPETENCY DEVELOPMENT
Win-win partnership will help build competencies and raise safety standards

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and the International
Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) signed a Memorandum ofUnderstanding (MOU) today to work together on aviation safety training andcompetency development. The partnership will help equip aviation professionals withcompetencies to manage safety challenges and raise aviation safety standards. The
MOU was signed by Mr. Han Kok Juan, Director-General of CAAS and Capt. Amornvaj
Mansumitchai, President of IFALPA at the sidelines of the Changi Aviation Summit.
2Under the MOU, CAAS and IFALPA will work together to:(i) Co-develop and co-deliver training programmes and jointly organize
seminars and workshops related to aviation safety. These will start with key
topical issues such as runway safety, human factors and safety culture andbe expanded to cover other emerging issues in future;(ii) Build up a pool of instructors and resource persons for the co-development
or co-delivery of aviation safety programmes; and(iii) Leverage existing and establish new outreach platforms to promote aviation
safety and institute a strong and positive safety culture amongst the aviationcommunity.

3Mr Han Kok Juan, Director-General of CAAS said, “Aviation safety is a toppriority of the Singapore air hub as we ramp up operations to meet rising demand for
air travel. We have a robust safety regime covering all aviation companies andprofessionals and will step up training to raise competencies, including amongst pilots
who are important safety actors. As an international air hub receiving flights from allover the world, we cannot do this alone. CAAS is deeply honoured to be the first civil
aviation authority in the Asia Pacific region to sign an MOU with IFALPA on aviation
safety training and competency development. The partnership will help CAAS reachout to pilot communities around the world while allowing IFALPA to tap on CAAS’s
experience in aviation safety and our training capabilities at the Singapore Aviation
Academy. By working together, we hope to raise safety standards to a higher level.”
4Capt. Amornvaj Mansumitchai, President of IFALPA said, “IFALPA is honored

to commence this collaborative journey with CAAS, focused on enhancing aviation
safety training and competency development. Through our combined expertise andresources, we strive to provide pilots worldwide with the outstanding training they needto effectively tackle safety challenges. This partnership serves as a testament to ourunwavering dedication to cultivating a positive safety culture within the aviation
community, while highlighting the importance of partnerships between aviation
authorities and pilots’ associations in advancing safety standards globally. Singapore'srecognized status as a hub of expertise for aviation further underscores thesignificance of this collaboration”.

About the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
The mission of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) is to grow a safe,
vibrant air hub and civil aviation system, making a key contribution to Singapore'ssuccess. CAAS' roles are to oversee and promote safety in the aviation industry,develop the air hub and aviation industry, provide air navigation services, provideaviation training for human resource development, and contribute to the developmentof international civil aviation. For more information, visit www.caas.gov.sg.

About the International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations
The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations represents more than
100,000 pilots in nearly 100 countries. The mission of IFALPA is to promote thehighest level of aviation safety worldwide and to be the global advocate of the piloting
profession, providing representation, services, and support to both our members andthe aviation industry.

For more information, please contact:
Ms Rachel Khoo
Assistant Manager (Corporate Communications)
Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
Email: rachel_khoo@caas.gov.sg
Mobile: +65 9653 7047