Aerospace in Singapore

Global market demand

The global MRO market is projected to grow by over 30 per cent in the next decade.

Companies in the engine, airframe, and component MRO sectors have committed to significant new and/or expansion presence in Singapore.

• 40 per cent expansion of engine MRO capacity by Singapore Aero Engine Services Private Limited, making it the world’s largest MRO facility for Rolls-Royce’s latest-generation engines.
• 4 new widebody hangars built by ST Engineering to serve new-generation aircraft.
• A Centre of Excellence established by Thales to improve the efficiency and safety of air traffic management in Singapore and the Asia Pacific region.

Asia's aviation and aerospace market

Asia Pacific is becoming the fastest growing region for aviation and aerospace, driven by increasing demand for air travel. Passenger traffic growth in Asia Pacific is expected to outpace other regions in the next two decades. By 2043, Asia Pacific's fleet is expected to nearly triple to more than 21,500 aircraft.

Advanced manufacturing

Global aerospace firms produce mission-critical, high-value components in Singapore, tapping on expertise in adjacent sectors including precision engineering and electronics.

Key products include:

• Engine casings, fan blades & gears
• Valves & actuators
• Electrical power systems
  
  

Comprehensive suite of aftermarket services

Singapore plays host to a myriad of aftermarket activities including pilot simulator training, aerospace parts distribution and management, and aircraft leasing.

World-class infrastructure & connectivity

With a world-class airport, efficient supply chain and logistics, dedicated industrial parks and a strategic location in Asia, Singapore is the leading aerospace hub in Asia Pacific.

The 320 ha Seletar Aerospace Park houses:

• MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) services
• Aircraft systems & component manufacturing
• Research and innovation activities
• Business aviation

A global hub for space and aerospace

As a leader in aerospace, microelectronics, and precision engineering, Singapore is well positioned to capture new opportunities in the growing space economy.

A thriving space ecosystem

Home to ~70 companies and ~2000 professionals and researchers across the space value chain which includes: spacecraft components & subsystem to satellite operators to value added service providers and more.

Government-backed industry growth

The National Space Agency of Singapore (NSAS) leads Singapore's national space ambitions to be a leader in space technologies, and a credible contributor to the global space ecosystem. Read more about NSAS