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Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore

Hijacking of Aircraft and Protection of Aircraft and International Airports Act 1978

An Act to give effect to various international legal instruments including without limitation the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft, and for purposes connected therewith.

Last updated 22 April 2026

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Hijacking of Aircraft and Protection of Aircraft and International Airports Act 1978


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