In a culmination of activities marking 20 years of dedication to advancing the Singapore aerospace industry, the Association of Aerospace Industries (Singapore) (AAIS) held a gala event on 9 November celebrating the heritage and progress of the Singapore aerospace and aviation sectors. At the heart of this celebration was the unveiling of a special commemorative publication – Propel.
The launch unfolded with a trailer on the publication (see above) featuring Mr Goh Yong Kiat, who authored the main narrative of the book. With anticipation in the air, the evening’s guest-of-honour Mr Alvin Tan (Minister of State for Trade & Industry and Community, Culture & Youth) and AAIS President Mr Wong Yue Jeen took to the stage, joined by past presidents of AAIS – Mr Oh Wee Khoon (AAIS President 2003-2006) and Mr Philip Quek (AAIS President 2016 – 2021). Mr Tan and Mr Wong unveiled the cover of Propel, to the appreciation and applause of industry supporters present.
Unveiling of the AAIS commemorative book, Propel. From left: Mr Oh Wee Khoon; Mr Wong Yue Jeen; MOS Alvin Tan; and Mr Philip Quek.
AAIS was also proud to be joined by contributors and sponsors of the publication which were represented by senior executives for a group photo on stage.
Guest-of-honour and representatives from sponsoring companies and contributors of Propel. From left: Mr Patrick Curtin (The Boeing Company), Mr Oliver Chamberlain (Rolls-Royce Singapore), Ms Marie-Agnes Veve (Airbus Singapore), Mr Iain Rodger (GE Aerospace), Mr Foo Kean Shuh (SIA Engineering Company), Mr Wong Yue Jeen (AAIS), Mr Alvin Tan (Minister of State for Trade & Industry and Culture, Community & Youth), Ms Glory Wee (Singapore Economic Development Board), Mr Shangari Meleschi (Pratt & Whitney), Ms Emily Tan (Thales Singapore), Mr Michael Oxborrow (ACP Metal Finishing) and Mr Cheam Hing Gee (Collins Aerospace).
AAIS, with the strong support of the Singapore aerospace community, is proud to celebrate the milestones that have propelled the Singapore aerospace and aviation industries into the next frontier with the launch of this meaningful book. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the authors, sponsors and supporters who have contributed to the realisation of this unique and special publication. We also thank all industry members for their support of the book.
ABOUT PROPEL
Propel traces the humble beginnings and fascinating rise of aviation and aerospace in Singapore. The book’s central narrative explores the history of aviation in the island nation, from the first airfields of the Royal Air Force to the development of Changi Airhub. Interspersed between the central narrative are stories contributed by leading aerospace companies in Singapore as well as the Economic Development Board. The book also features a message by Mr Gan Kim Yong, Singapore’s Minister for Trade & Industry. Together, Propel paints a vibrant and collective portrait of the aerospace sector’s growth, alongside the flourishing of Singapore’s air transport industry.
From left: Image of ‘Propel’ dust jacket and cover
Authors
Mr Goh Yong Kiat
for Chapter 1: “Where Aviation Takes Off” through Chapter 6: “Airlines of Singapore” and “History of Singapore Civil Aircraft Registration”
Ms Glory Wee
for Chapter 7: “Growth and Transformation of Singapore’s Aerospace Industry” and “Creating a Community”
Sponsors & Feature Contributors
ACP Metal Finishing
Airbus Singapore
Boeing Singapore
Collins Aerospace
GE Aerospace
Pratt & Whitney
Rolls-Royce Singapore
SIA Engineering Company
ST Engineering
Thales Solutions Asia
Supporter
Singapore Economic Development Board
Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Association of Aerospace Industries (Singapore)
Publication date: 11/2023
ISBN: 978-981-5060-51-5
Type: Softcover with Dust jacket
Size: 216mm x 216mm
Extent: 184 pages
Copies are available for corporate or personal orders through the following LINK or the widget below.
For media or bulk purchase enquiries, please contact Ann Majid via email to ann@aais.org.sg.
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