AAIS hosted a delegation from Hainan on 5 August for an industry exchange on the latest developments under the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) and emerging opportunities for aviation activities in Hainan.
Initiated by CapitaLand, the meeting brought together senior representatives from Hainan’s airport and aviation infrastructure ecosystem, executives from CapitaLand and leaders from the Singapore aerospace community to exchange perspectives on potential areas for international collaboration.
The Hainan delegation was led by Yang Xiaobin, President of Hainan Airport Group and Chairman of Hainan Airport Infrastructure, and included senior representatives from Hainan Airport Industry Development Group and Haikou Meilan International Airport. They were received by AAIS Chief Executive Chew Hwee Yong, alongside Ms Jenny Lim, Vice President and General Manager – Asia, Wencor Group and Mr Ivan Neo, member of the AAIS Panel of Experts.
The delegation shared updates on the Free Trade Port, including its latest policies and development priorities, as well as Hainan’s plans to expand its MRO capabilities. The discussion provided insights into the opportunities emerging as Hainan continues to develop its aviation ecosystem, including aircraft teardown and used serviceable material (USM) capabilities.
Mr Chew shared an overview of Singapore’s aerospace development and ecosystem, highlighting the breadth of capabilities across the local industry, key strengths, and areas of focus. The visit also included a sharing on the development of Seletar Aerospace Park, offering Singapore’s perspective in developing an aerospace cluster.
The discussions explored potential opportunities across aviation activities, MRO and supporting capabilities and infrastructure. The exchange also provided an opportunity for participants to share perspectives on market needs, commercial considerations and the potential for greater industry collaboration between Hainan and Singapore.
The engagement provided a platform for continued dialogue on how Singapore’s aerospace capabilities could support the development of Hainan’s aviation ecosystem. CapitaLand will continue to deepen its understanding of the aviation and aerospace sector and engage with Singapore’s aerospace community to explore potential areas and opportunities that could be viable within Hainan’s evolving ecosystem.
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