Singapore has intensified its support for aviation training and development in Africa and the Caribbean by signing three new Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the civil aviation authorities of Cameroon, the Comoros, and Guyana. The agreements, facilitated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), were formalised during the 42nd International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Assembly in Montreal, Canada.
The MOUs with Cameroon and the Comoros, signed on 25 September 2025, involve collaboration in exchanging information and best practices in civil aviation administration, safety oversight, and air traffic management. These initiatives aim to bolster capacity building through training programmes that may be conducted in Singapore, the respective states, or virtually.
From 2025 to 2028, CAAS plans to support African states with 195 fellowships, eight scholarships, and 12 in-region training programmes through the Singapore Aviation Academy. This builds on existing cooperation in the region.
The MOU with Guyana, signed on 29 September 2025, focuses on delivering training programmes and exchanging expertise in human resources management and air transport regulation. This partnership extends the ongoing training cooperation between Singapore and Caribbean states.
Han Kok Juan, Director-General of CAAS, expressed Singapore’s commitment to sharing expertise globally, stating, “We are honoured to partner Cameroon, the Comoros, and Guyana and hope that the partnership can help build mindshare for Singapore and bring our countries and people closer together.”
