Exhibition at Changi Airport to mark 100 years of aviation

By Hetty Musfirah Abdul Khamid | Posted: 08 August 2011 1636 hrs

The "Our Journey, Our Future" aviation exhibition at Changi Airport.
SINGAPORE: Singapore marks 100 years of aviation this year. To commemorate this, a centennial exhibition is now on at Singapore's Changi Airport.

Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew launched the exhibition, titled "Our Journey, Our Future" on Monday.

The exhibition, which goes on till the end of October, traces the rich journey of Singapore's aviation history.

It also wants to provide Singaporeans with a deeper understanding of how aviation has contributed significantly to Singapore's economy.

The aviation industry contributes over three per cent to Singapore's GDP and provides some 45,000 jobs.

And for Singapore to remain competitive as an aviation hub, Mr Lui said it needs greater productivity, innovation and flexibility when responding to fast-changing business needs.

He said: "We need to seize opportunities brought about by greater freedom of the skies, cutting edge aircraft and engine technologies and new airline business models. More importantly, we need to hold strong to the pioneering spirit and passion of those who have made possible the remarkable Singapore aviation story thus far."

The Singapore Aviation Centennial Exhibition is held at Terminal 3's Departure Hall. Admission is free.

-CNA/ac