COVID-19 Resources
AEROSPACE COVID-19 TASKFORCE
With the escalation of the coronavirus situation to a global pandemic and its impact on the aviation and aerospace sectors, AAIS has established the Aerospace COVID-19 Taskforce (ACT) to gather feedback, spearhead initiatives, and organise responses to facilitate the Singapore aerospace community.
The taskforce is chaired by AAIS Panel of Experts member Robin Thevathasan.
For feedback, please email the ACT at covidtaskforce@aais.org.sg.
COVID-19: Useful Links & Resources (By Topic)
COVID-19 Latest Updates
| TOPIC | AGENCY/ORG | LINK |
| Live Dashboard: Global COVID-19 Situation | World Health Organisation | https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/685d0ace521648f8a5beeeee1b9125cd |
| WHO Situation Reports | World Health Organisation | https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/situation-reports/ |
| Updates on COVID-19 Local Situation | Ministry of Health | https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19 |
| Subscribe: Official COVID-19 WhatsApp updates | Gov.sg | https://www.form.gov.sg/#!/5e33fa3709f80b00113b6891 |
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Requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace (as at 23 Sep) |
Ministry of Manpower | https://www.mom.gov.sg/covid-19/requirements-for-safe-management-measures |
| Safe Entry Registration | Gov.sg | https://www.safeentry.gov.sg/ |
| Resuming More Activities Safely | Ministry of Health | https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/resuming-more-activities-safely |
| Extension of Jobs Support Scheme – Ministerial Statement (Aug 2020) | Ministry of Finance | https://www.singaporebudget.gov.sg/budget_2020/AugustStatement |
| Special Travel Arrangements | Gov.sg | https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/ |
Resources for Businesses
| TOPIC | AGENCY/ORG | LINK |
| Guide on Business Continuity Planning for COVID-19 | Enterprise Singapore | https://www.enterprisesg.gov.sg/covid-19 |
| Useful posters and videos on COVID-19 | Gov.sg | https://www.gov.sg/article/covid-19-resources |
| General advisory for employers if a confirmed or suspect case of COVID-19 is detected at the workplace | Ministry of Manpower | https://www.mom.gov.sg/covid-19/general-advisory-for-confirmed-or-suspect-case |
| Advisory on social distancing measures at the workplace | Ministry of Manpower | https://www.mom.gov.sg/covid-19/advisory-on-social-distancing-measures |
| MOM Mounts Enforcement Operation to Ensure Workplaces Comply with Safe Distancing Measures | Ministry of Manpower | https://www.mom.gov.sg/newsroom/press-releases/2020/0323-mom-mounts-enforcement-operation-to-ensure-workplaces-comply-with-safe-distancing-measures |
| “Budgets2020”: Key measures introduced at the Unity, Resilience and Solidarity Budget | Ministry of Finance | https://www.singaporebudget.gov.sg/budget_2020/budget-measures/budget-booklet/budgets-of-2020 |
| What does Budget 2020 mean for your Business? | Enterprise Singapore | https://go.gov.sg/budget2020-at-a-glance |
| Chatbot: COVID-19 Chat for Biz | Ministry of Trade & Industry | https://www.mti.gov.sg/Chatbot/chat |
| Tips for Staying Cyber-Safe While Telecommuting | Cyber Security Agency of Singapore | https://www.csa.gov.sg/singcert/advisories/ad-2020-001 |
| Digital Solutions Package for Companies – ICT Sector Support for COVID-19 | SG Tech | https://www.sgtech.org.sg/SGTECH/Web/Initiatives/COVID19_ICT_Support.aspx |
| Further Measures to Help Companies Cope with COVID-19 Situation | Ministry of Manpower | https://www.mom.gov.sg/newsroom/press-releases/2020/0324-further-measures-to-help-companies-cope-with-covid-19-situation |
| Temporary Relief for Inability to Perform Contractual Obligations due to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation | Ministry of Law | https://www.mlaw.gov.sg/news/press-releases/temporary-relief-for-inability-to-perform-contractual-obligations-due-to-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-situation |
| Upcoming Legislative Provisions To Impose Obligation on Property Owners To Pass On The Property Tax Rebate In Full To Tenants | Ministry of Finance | https://www.mof.gov.sg/newsroom/press-releases/covid-19-relief-measures-upcoming-legislative-provisions-to-impose-obligation-on-property-owners-to-pass-on-the-property-tax-rebate-in-full-to-tenants |
| Upcoming Legislative Provisions To Provide Legal Certainty On Holding Of Meetings | Ministry of Law | https://www.mlaw.gov.sg/news/press-releases/covid-19-relief-measures-upcoming-legislative-provisions-to-provide-legal-certainty-on-holding-of-meetings |
| MAS and Financial Industry Support Measures for Individuals and SMEs | Monetary Authority of Singapore | https://www.mas.gov.sg/news/media-releases/2020/mas-and-financial-industry-to-support-individuals-and-smes-affected-by-the-covid-19-pandemic |
| Access Free Standards to Combat COVID-19 | Enterprise Singapore, International Organization for Standardization (ISO) & International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) | https://www.enterprisesg.gov.sg/quality-standards/standards/for-companies/access-free-standards-to-combat-covid-19 |
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More Subsidised Solutions To Support Working From Home For Businesses |
Infocomm Media Development Authority | https://www.imda.gov.sg/news-and-events/Media-Room/Media-Releases/2020/More-Subsidised-Solutions-To-Support–Working-From-Home-For-Businesses |
| Advisory on retrenchment benefit payable to retrenched employees as a result of business difficulties due to COVID-19 | Ministry of Manpower | https://www.mom.gov.sg/covid-19/advisory-on-retrenchment-benefit-to-retrenched-employees |
Workforce Matters
| TOPIC | AGENCY/ORG | LINK |
| Companies Encouraged to Impose Leave of Absence for Employees Returning Between 14 And 20 March 2020 | Ministry of Manpower | https://www.mom.gov.sg/newsroom/press-releases/2020/0320-companies-encouraged-to-impose-loa-for-employees-returning-between-14-and-20-march-2020 |
| MOM Entry Approval and Stay-Home Notices for All New and Existing Work Pass Holders | Ministry of Manpower | https://www.mom.gov.sg/newsroom/press-releases/2020/0318-mom-entry-approval-and-stay-home-notices-now-covers-all-new-and-existing-work-pass-holders |
| Additional responsibilities to bring pass holders who have travelled to the affected areas into Singapore | Ministry of Manpower | https://www.mom.gov.sg/covid-19/additional-responsibilities#employers-responsibilities |
| LOA / SHN Support Programme for businesses and SEPs | Ministry of Manpower | https://www.mom.gov.sg/covid-19/loasp |
| Temporary scheme to help companies in manufacturing and services sectors manage manpower needs | Ministry of Manpower & Singapore Business Federation | https://www.sbf.org.sg/media-centre/manpowerconnect |
| Tripartite Advisory on Managing Excess Manpower (March 2020) | Ministry of Manpower | https://www.mom.gov.sg/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/guidelines/tripartite-advisory-on-managing-excess-manpower-and-responsible-retrenchment.pdf |
| Study: Managing Excess Manpower | Ministry of Manpower | https://www.mom.gov.sg/employment-practices/retrenchment/alternatives-to-retrenchment |
Movement Control Order in Malaysia
Forms & Applications
| TOPIC | AGENCY/ORG | LINK |
| SG ARRIVAL CARD WITH ELECTRONIC HEALTH DECLARATION | Immigration and Checkpoints Authority | https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard |
| Request for approval to allow foreign employee or dependant to enter Singapore | Ministry of Manpower | https://form.gov.sg/#!/5e3cbabee41f590012014e91 |
| Calculator: When to Apply for Entry Approval | Ministry of Manpower | https://service2.mom.gov.sg/shn/when-to-apply/ |
| Appeal for Temporary Housing Support for converted workplace premises | Ministry of Manpower | https://form.gov.sg/#!/5e78722cdb9bef0011824d30 |
Aviation Industry/ Travel Related matters
| TOPIC | AGENCY/ORG | LINK |
| International Travel Restriction Policies (by country) | International Air Transport Association | https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm |
| Travel Restriction Policies (by country) | MFA Travel Information Pages | https://www.mfa.gov.sg/Where-Are-You-Travelling-To |
| COVID-19 Aviation Impact: CAPA Daily Update | Centre for Aviation | https://centreforaviation.com/ |
| COVID-19 Impact On Commercial Aviation Maintenance | Oliver Wyman | https://www.oliverwyman.com/our-expertise/insights/2020/mar/COVID-19-Impact-On-Commercial-Aviation-Maintenance.html |
| Economic and Financial Analyses on Impact of COVID-19 on the Air Transport Industry | International Air Transport Association | https://www.iata.org/en/publications/economics/?Search=&EconomicsL1=240#searchForm |
| Aviation Week Coverage on COVID-19 | Aviation Week | https://aviationweek.com/awin/covid-19 |
| COVID-19’s impact on commercial aviation: Customer survey findings | ICF International Inc. | https://www.icf.com/insights/transportation/COVID-19-commercial-aviation-impact |
Leadership, Management & Strategies
| TOPIC | AGENCY/ORG | LINK |
| McKinsey & Company | https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/risk/our-insights/covid-19-implications-for-business | |
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A CEO Plan for Coronavirus: Actions to Take Now |
Bain & Company | https://www.bain.com/insights/ceo-plan-for-coronavirus-actions-to-take-now/ |
| COVID-19 Rapid Crisis Response Checklist | Boston Consulting Group | https://image-src.bcg.com/Images/COVID-19RapidResponseChecklistv20200323_tcm9-241451.pdf |
| Coronavirus Small Business Guide | U.S Chamber of Commerce | https://www.uschamber.com/co/small-business-coronavirus |
| EY Insights – Responding to COVID-19 | Ernst & Young Global Limited | https://www.ey.com/en_sg/covid-19 |
| Resources by Expeditors – Horizon, Newsflash, Operational Impact | Expeditors Singapore | https://www.expeditors.com/resources |
| Legal Resources by Bird & Bird – Supplier agreements, Employment law, etc | Bird & Bird AMTD | https://www.twobirds.com/en/in-focus/coronavirus-covid-19 |
Environment & Family
AAIS COVID-19 Newsletters
3 Aug 2021 – Aero Solar Report, APGT postponed, Aviation GP, IATA Financial, AviAsian Conference21 July 2021 – Welcome new members, Top FY20/21 Webinars, ICAO, CORSIA & UTM, Drone market trends6 July 2021 – ASPIRE week, AI in Aerospace, IATA Updates, Biz info subscription15 June 2021 – Welcome new member, AAIS is Associate Member of ICCAIA, Phase 3(HA), AI & AAM videos1 June 2021 – Welcome New member, AAIS Networking in May,’ AI in Aerospace’ Webinar Series on 10 & 17 Jun18 May 2021 – Welcome new member, Phase 2 Heightened Alert SMMs, NWC addendum, Gearing up for AAM, HOST4 May 2021 -Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri, ICCAIA COVID Briefing, Distributed Mfg with AM, HOST, APGT20 Apr 2021 – Air Travel Pass, APGT, HOST, SAQG events, Inspiring your aviation journey6 Apr 2021 – JTC SolarRoof, SMMs@Workplaces, AAIS Panel of Experts, Women in A&A, Tpt / Smart Mobility16 Mar 2021 – Budget 2021, 4 Ways for Aviation Recovery, New Member, Road to Recovery & more!2 Mar 2021 – Investment Commitments rise, Aero Community Gives Back, CNY HOST & more!
To view earlier newsletters, click here.
AAIS Initiatives
Job Matching Facilitation
During this period of crisis, companies are having to make tough decisions. Some businesses may take time to resume operations fully or may need to scale down their operations resulting in excess manpower. As the aerospace sector coordinator for the SGUnited Jobs Initiative, AAIS will be able to assist member companies in job demand and supply aggregation and job matching. We welcome companies with job opportunities or excess manpower to approach AAIS.
For enquiries, please contact liza@aais.org.sg.
Take Part in Our Webinar Series
Together with experts from member companies and knowledge partners, the AAIS webinar series on is a platform for the aerospace industry to share best practices and engage in mutually beneficial exchanges and learning. We invite you to join the next one or catch up with our recorded sessions for topics/sessions you may have missed. For suggestions on interesting/relevant topics or proposals for partnerships on webinars, please contact the ACT.
Business Services for AAIS Members
Runway 21 Serviced Office
For companies looking to conserve cash and downsize on space because staff are working from home or are on leave, moving into lower rent, flexible tenancy arrangements might help. Our Runway21 serviced office in JTC Aviation Two building at Seletar Aerospace Park could be the answer.
Find Out MoreSGUnited Jobs Initiative
This initiative seeks to assist companies with manpower issues during this difficult period by expediting the matching of available jobseekers to immediate vacancies. This includes facilitating the movement of excess manpower to suitable roles elsewhere for short-term or permanent outplacement.
Find Out MorePanel of Experts
The AAIS Panel of Experts comprises industry veterans with specialised experience in various facets of business. Their collective experience is available to our members who may need advice on business, communications, operations or regulatory matters.
Find Out MoreSG United Mid-Career Pathways Programme
This programme supports unemployed mid-career individuals in gaining new, in-demand skills while preparing for more permanent jobs in the future. By becoming Host organisations, companies can fill available positions with mid-career individuals who bring with them a wealth of experience. Upon completion of the attachment, they may consider hiring well-performing individuals as permanent employees.
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