This press release was jointly issued by Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), GE Aerospace and the Singapore Economic Development Board.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), GE Aerospace and the International Centre for Aviation Innovation (ICAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 2 February 2026 at the 3rd Changi Aviation Summit to establish the Singapore Partnership for Aviation & Aerospace Research and Capability (SPAARC).
Under the partnership, the parties will work together to develop next-generation aviation and aerospace technology solutions across multiple domains in Singapore, including:
a. Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications to enhance aviation safety and operational effectiveness across maintenance, flight operations, and airspace management, including AI governance frameworks that ensure these systems meet aviation's rigorous safety standards.
b. Airspace modernisation to improve safety, efficiency, and resilience of airspace operations. This includes developing advanced analytical systems that support better planning of flight routes to optimise airspace flows and improve capacity, as well as digital platforms that improve coordination and communication between airports, airlines, and flight crews.
c. Advanced aerodynamic research to support next-generation propulsion systems and enhance aircraft performance and efficiency. This includes research into novel engine designs and ensuring these advanced engines can be effectively integrated with current aircraft designs and airport infrastructure.
The parties will also establish a collaborative framework to identify research and development (R&D) opportunities, coordinate joint efforts and facilitate knowledge sharing.
To capture future air traffic growth in an increasingly complex airspace environment, the SPAARC reflects the parties' shared commitment to advance aviation and aerospace innovation, and enhance operational safety, durability, and efficiency. The collaboration also marks a significant expansion by GE Aerospace within Singapore beyond its existing Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) operations in the country.
