The Association of Aerospace Industries (Singapore) convened its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 24 October 2025, drawing a strong turnout from member organisations. C-suite executives, General Managers, and Directors were among the many who gathered, a testament to the enduring relevance of AAIS to the industry community.
President’s Opening Address
In his welcome remarks, AAIS President Mr Wong Yue Jeen reflected on 2025 as a pivotal year of recovery for the aerospace industry. He noted the sustained global demand for MRO services and underscored Asia’s growing prominence, projected to account for one-third of the global aerospace market in the near future.
“The Singapore aerospace industry must be prepared for exponential change,” he said. “In these conditions, AAIS plays an important role in supporting and enabling the industry.” He highlighted the imperative for the community to maintain the highest standards of aviation safety and quality while advancing climate action and innovation.
President also took the opportunity to express appreciation to the Management Committee, Secretariat, and especially to members for the steadfast support.
AGM Highlights
Honorary Secretary Ms Lim Hee Joo presented key milestones from the Annual Report, followed by Honorary Treasurer Mr Desmond Goh’s update on the association’s financial performance for FY2023/24. Members unanimously endorsed both reports.
The AGM also confirmed the reappointment of Mr Paul Sandosham (Clifford Chance) as Honorary Legal Advisor; and Ernst & Young as Honorary External Auditor, with gratitude for their ongoing service.
Members also approved a constitutional amendment to increase the number of Co-opted Members on the Management Committee from three to five. This change reflects AAIS’s expanding scope and enables broader representation and expertise, such as in education, talent development, innovation, and emerging sectors. While Co-opted Members do not hold voting rights, they have long served as valuable advisors.
Election of the 15th Management Committee (2025–2027)
Eligible members participated in an election for the 15th Management Committee, which will serve a two-year term until the next AGM in 2027. The following are the Association’s newly elected Committee members:
President
- Mr Wong Yue Jeen, Chief Commercial Officer, SIA Engineering Company Limited
Vice Presidents
- Mr Raymond Lim, VP, Customer Services Asia Pacific, Airbus Singapore Pte Ltd
- Mr Daven Tey, General Manager, Pratt & Whitney Turbine Overhaul Services Pte Ltd
Committee Members
- Mr Rahul Shah, SVP, Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa, AAR International Inc
- Mr Mark Loh, General Manager, Bell Textron Asia Pte Ltd
- Ms Penny Burtt, President, Southeast Asia and Taiwan, Boeing Singapore Pte Ltd
- Mr Desmond Goh, VP & Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Eaton Industries Pte Ltd
- Mr Thomas Kennedy, Managing Director, Fokker Services Asia Pte Ltd
- Mr Iain Rodger, Managing Director & Site Leader, GE Aviation, Engine Services Singapore Pte Ltd
- Mr David Dufrenois, CEO, Safran Singapore Pte Ltd
- Mr Philip Ang, VP, Operations, Singapore Aero Engine Services Pte Ltd
- Ms Lim Hee Joo, Executive Director, Wah Son Engineering Pte Ltd
Honouring Outgoing MC Members
The AGM also recognised the dedication of long-serving members who have stepped down:
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Mr Pang Yong Kiang of Pratt & Whitney Component Solutions, who served as 1st Vice President from Oct 2021 – Oct 2025;
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Mr Mathieu Pere of Safran Electronics and Defense Asia, who served as a Committee Member from Oct 2019 – Oct 2025; and
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Mr William See of Temasek Polytechnic, who served as a co-opted Committee Member from Oct 2021 – Oct 2025.
Additionally, the meeting acknowledged two valued Committee members who have since relocated overseas and had earlier received tokens of appreciation for their contributions:
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Mr Ekkehard Pracht of Libherr-Singapore, who served in the Management Committee for 7 consecutive terms, over 14 years from 2011 – 2025; and
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Mr Oliver Chamberlain of Rolls-Royce Singapore, who served as a Committee Member from 2021 – 2025.
Looking Ahead
In a Special Address to members, President highlighted an important transition for the Association. Mr Sia Kheng Yok, who has served nearly ten years as Chief Executive since 2016, will be retiring at the end of November and will continue as Senior Advisor to ensure a smooth handover.
Together, Mr Wong and Mr Sia introduced Mr Chew Hwee Yong, who will join as Chief Executive (Designate) in early November.
Members can look forward to hearing more about the leadership transition in the coming weeks.
Looking ahead, President also shared a preview of upcoming initiatives and an exciting calendar of activities for the year ahead:
- Talent Development: Including a dialogue with university students on the future of aerospace, a sharing session at Airbus on engaging the Gen Z workforce in the age of AI, and the Student Leaders’ Summit in January.
- February 2026 Highlights: Singapore Airshow and the inaugural Singapore Space Summit, where AAIS will serve as a supporting association and coordinate the Singapore Pavilion. Activities will include a networking lunch, Supplier Development Day with EDB, and the Singapore Aerospace Technology Leadership Forum with A*STAR.
- Community & CSR: Continued member engagement through seminars, networking sessions, sporting tournaments and business missions throughout the year.
AAIS also announced its successful attainment of the Cyber Essentials Mark from the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) in October 2025, a reflection of a collective commitment to continual improvement, operational excellence, and commitment to cybersecurity.
Industry Sharing & Campus Tour
The AGM concluded with insightful presentations from Marlia Isnin of Workforce Singapore on the Career Health SG initiative, as well as from Dr Victor Wang representing Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) on talent engagement through its Aerospace Partnership Initiative.
Members then enjoyed a guided tour of SIT’s new campus, which showcased cutting-edge facilities and a vibrant ecosystem nurturing the next generation of aerospace talent and innovation.
AAIS extends its sincere thanks to the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) for hosting this year’s AGM at their state-of-the-art campus, and to Workforce Singapore for their generous sponsorship and continued partnership in advancing aerospace talent development.
Most importantly, AAIS is deeply grateful to all members for the unrelenting support and active participation as we move ahead togeher with confidence, collaboration and bold steps forward.
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