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Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong highlighted the importance of aviation and space while speaking at the opening of the Singapore Air Expo 2026 on February 2. (Photo: REUTERS/Isabel Kua)
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According to Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, aviation and aviation will be the “twin, reinforcing engines of growth” of Singapore’s economy.
DPM Gan made the remarks at the opening ceremony of the Singapore Airshow 2026 on Monday (February 2), highlighting how Singapore is building its relevance by connecting people and markets. Straits Times.
Singapore is able to position itself as a leading air hub as well as an advanced manufacturing and engineering base. “These strengths reinforce each other,” Gan was quoted as saying.
Gan announced that since the last air show, Singapore has received investment commitments of more than $750 million in aviation production, maintenance, repair and overhaul, as well as after-sales services. It expects this to create around 600 jobs over the next five years.
DPM Gan outlined four key strategies to maintain Singapore’s momentum:
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Strengthening Partnerships
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Research, Development and Innovation
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First Class Infrastructure
