AAIS was pleased to welcome a high-level delegation from Shibayama to Seletar Aerospace Park on 7 October.
The esteemed delegation was led by Mr Takayuki Asou, Mayor of Shibayama Town, and included eight councillors, as well as senior representatives from key Japanese commercial aviation organisations including Mr Takao Emura, Executive Director of Narita International Airport Corporation; Mr Takeshi Hamada, Deputy Vice President of Japan Airlines; Mr Takeshi Koimai, Executive Director of JAL Engineering; and Mr Daisuke Wakabayashi, Chiba prefecture Director General for Airport-related Industry Attraction.
Located in northeastern Chiba Prefecture, Shibayama Town lies approximately 50-60km from central Tokyo, with Narita International Airport situated on its border with Narita. While most airport service facilities are located on the Narita side, Shibayama has developed a robust local industrial base, anchored by three major industrial areas that serve the airport.
The delegation was keen to understand the development of Singapore’s aviation and aerospace industries, as well as the policies driving transformation and sustainability. During the session, the AAIS Chief Executive provided an in-depth sharing on aerospace industry cluster strategies, aviation hub development, digitalisation and sustainability initiatives, and talent cultivation, offering insights into Singapore’s approach to building a resilient and future-ready aerospace ecosystem.
AAIS President also engaged with the delegation, alongside representatives from AAIS member companies, including Makino Asia, Marubeni ASEAN, and IPEX Singapore. Their participation enriched discussions on opportunities for collaboration, business partnerships, and knowledge exchange. The visit opened potential avenues for exploration and opportunities for collaborations between Shibayama and Singapore’s aerospace ecosystems, particularly among SMEs seeking to strengthen and complement the regional aerospace supply chain.
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