Singapore has strengthened its air connectivity by upgrading its Air Services Agreements (ASAs) with Argentina and Türkiye. The agreements, signed on 25 September 2025 in Montreal, Canada, by Han Kok Juan, Director-General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), alongside counterparts from Argentina and Türkiye, aim to facilitate air travel and enhance bilateral relations.
The ASA with Argentina, initially signed in 1997, has been upgraded to an Open Skies Agreement (OSA). This allows designated airlines from both countries to operate passenger and cargo services without restrictions on frequency, capacity, routing, and aircraft type. Previously, airlines faced routing limitations beyond Singapore and Argentine points. This OSA represents a significant milestone in the bilateral relationship between the two nations.
Meanwhile, the ASA with Türkiye, last updated in 2014, has been expanded to permit up to 17 weekly passenger services and four weekly all-cargo services between Singapore and Türkiye. Currently, Singapore Airlines and Turkish Airlines operate a combined total of 18 weekly non-stop passenger services between Singapore and Istanbul.
Han Kok Juan commented, “The upgrading of Singapore’s air service agreements with Argentina and Türkiye are an expression of our shared desire to better connect with each other and to bring our people and businesses even closer together.”
Singapore has signed ASAs with over 140 countries and territories, with more than 80 being OSAs. These agreements are expected to open new travel options and foster strategic airline partnerships.
