Singapore Airshow Aviation Leadership Summit (SAALS) to Take Place 9-10 February 2020

More than 300 aviation leaders from over 50 countries, including Transport Ministers and senior executives of civil aviation authorities, international organisations, airports, airlines, aircraft manufacturers and air navigation service providers, will meet in Singapore to discuss sustainable aviation growth at the Singapore Airshow Aviation Leadership Summit (SAALS) on 9 and 10 February 2020.

Themed “Enhancing Aviation’s Value for Tomorrow”, SAALS 2020 will discuss how the aviation industry can work together to address key challenges and enhance the value of aviation, to create the conditions for sustainable growth.

The key topics for discussion are: 1) building capacity to meet the growing demand for air travel; 2) harnessing technology for the aviation industry’s transformation; and 3) addressing aviation’s footprint on the environment. 22 aviation leaders from around the world will speak on these issues and engage the delegates in panel discussions.

Mr Han Kok Juan, Chairman of the SAALS 2020 Organising Committee and Deputy Secretary (Hub Strategy) at the Singapore Ministry of Transport (MOT), said, “Air passenger numbers are projected to double from four billion to eight billion in 20 years. There will be four billion new passengers; of these, one in two will be from Asia. The strong projected growth presents opportunities as well as challenges. The Summit this year provides a timely platform, for global aviation leaders to come together, to take stock and discuss the way forward. The strong turnout is testament to its relevance and value. Singapore is deeply honoured to be able to provide this platform and to contribute to these conversations. We have also held an inaugural video competition to engage local youths.”

Singapore Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security, Mr Teo Chee Hean, will deliver the keynote address followed by a dialogue moderated by Editor-in-Chief of The Straits Times, Mr Warren Fernandez, at the Summit’s Opening Dinner on 9 February 2020.

Singapore Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Transport, Mr Khaw Boon Wan, President of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council, Mr Salvatore Sciacchitano, and Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Mr Alexandre de Juniac, will deliver opening addresses at the Summit on 10 February 2020.

Now into its 7th edition, the biennial Summit is jointly organised by the Singapore MOT, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), Experia Events and IATA. The Summit is held in conjunction with Singapore Airshow 2020, Asia’s largest and most influential aerospace and defence exhibition.

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