The Singapore Aviation Academy(SAA) was established in 1958 as the training arm of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore. It implements training programmes, which conform to ICAO's standards and recommended practices, to meet both national and international needs for both operational and top-level management personnel.
Upcoming Programmes
Aircraft Aviation Weather Risk Management Workshop – 27 Feb to 2 Mar 2012 Advancements in modern aviation technology have produced aircraft of increased capacity, faster speed and longer range. With these advancements, the understanding of atmospheric phenomena becomes more critical as weather conditions place the aircraft in a vulnerable position. This workshop will equip participants with the skills and methodology required to develop and implement the Weather Risk Control System (Wx-RCS) which is designed to enhance and support decision-making relating to changing weather conditions.
Upcoming Events
Aviation Insight Series: Special Presentation by Capt Richard de Crespigny on the QF32 Incident
Capt Richard de Crespigny was in command of the world’s largest and most advanced commercial jetliner, the Airbus A380 (Qantas flight QF32), on 4 November 2010 when he and his crew were faced with their greatest challenge – guiding a badly damaged aircraft with 440 passengers onboard to safety.
