CAAS and FAA Further Expand Bilateral Cooperation in Civil Aviation

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have further expanded their long-standing cooperation in civil aviation with the signing of a Declaration of Intent (DOI) to develop a framework to guide work under the U.S. – Singapore Joint Aviation Steering Committee (JASC).

2.         The JASC was established in 2017, and is co-led by the CAAS Director-General of Civil Aviation and the FAA Administrator. This Committee manages and strategically guides technical collaboration of aviation initiatives between CAAS and the FAA in the areas of international aviation safety, regional cooperation and development, air traffic management, environment, and cybersecurity.

3.         With this DOI, CAAS and the FAA recognise their mutual interest to include “Aviation Safety Information Sharing” as a subject under the JASC to enable CAAS and the FAA to collaboratively support promotion of global aviation safety. The framework under the DOI aims to provide operating modalities to facilitate bilateral cooperation across various initiatives.

4.         The DOI was signed by CAAS Director-General, Mr Kevin Shum, and FAA Administrator, Mr Steve Dickson, on the sidelines of the Singapore Airshow 2020. 

CAAS and the FAA sign a Declaration of Intent to further strengthen collaboration under the U.S. – Singapore Joint Aviation Steering Committee, particularly in the area of aviation safety information sharing.

5.         Mr Shum said, “CAAS and the FAA have a strong bilateral relationship that dates back almost three decades. We are pleased that our robust cooperation continues to deliver mutual benefits in new areas. We will be able to share safety information through this new Declaration of Intent, helping to ensure that international air travel becomes safer, and reduce compliance costs for airlines.”

6.         Mr Dickson added, “The FAA values its partnership with CAAS, and the JASC provides an important forum for FAA and CAAS leaders to discuss the strategic direction of our partnership. We look forward to continued cooperation with CAAS, which this Declaration of Interest will facilitate, to advance innovative solutions to pressing aviation safety and air traffic management challenges.”

About the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
The mission of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) is to grow a safe, vibrant air hub and civil aviation system, making a key contribution to Singapore's success.  CAAS' roles are to oversee and promote safety in the aviation industry, develop the air hub and aviation industry, provide air navigation services, provide aviation training for human resource development, and contribute to the development of international civil aviation.

About the Federal Aviation Administration
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operates the safest, most efficient, and complex aerospace system in the world. The FAA employs more than 45,000 people globally who are dedicated to improving safety, efficiency, and environmental sustainability through global leadership, regulatory harmonization and partnerships. The FAA regulates the U.S. civil aviation industry and commercial space transportation, and is increasing safety and efficiency through its air traffic modernization program. Aviation contributes $1.6 trillion annually to the U.S. economy, supports 10.6 million jobs, and constitutes 5.1 percent of the nation’s gross domestic product.

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