The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has initiated the Asia Pacific Sustainable Aviation Centre (APSAC). APSAC aims to advance sustainable aviation in the Asia-Pacific region. Philip Goh has been appointed as the founding chief executive officer. The centre will be managed by an Advisory Council consisting of senior executives from partners in the aviation, energy, and green finance sectors.
The APSAC and its Advisory Council
The Advisory Council consists of senior executives from Boeing, Neste, Chevron, GenZero, ExxonMobil, Airbus, and the International Air Transport Association. The council will guide and direct the centre. To ensure an effective collaboration, the council, and the Asia Pacific Sustainable Aviation Centre are expected to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), effective July 14, 2025.
The signing will occur during the Global Aviation and Maritime Symposium. Where the secretaries-general of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO), along with transport ministers, senior officials, and industry leaders from around the world, will gather in Singapore to explore emerging challenges and opportunities.
On the day of the MoU signing, CAAS, the Advisory Council members, and the centre will engage Juan Carlos Salazar, the ICAO secretary general. This also includes over 20 directors general of civil aviation from the Asia Pacific region. During a roundtable they will prioritise sustainable aviation and will discuss plans of Asia Pacific States and civil aviation authorities, discussing ways in which the centre could support them.
There is strong air travel demand in the Asia-Pacific region, and this is expected to grow significantly in the next 20 years. This is expected to enable economic development. The Asia-Pacific States are committed to climate action as an existential challenge. As part of their commitment to climate action, many Asia-Pacific states support ICAO’s Long-Term Aspirational Goal (LTAG) of net-zero carbon emissions for international aviation by 2050. The APSAC will help the Asia-Pacific States in advancing sustainable aviation in a measurable and practical way, achieving both development and sustainability goals.
APSAC will conduct policy research in key areas, including sustainable aviation fuels, carbon accounting, carbon markets, and green financing. It will promote collaboration across governments, industry, and academic institutions to support the growth of sustainable aviation in the Asia-Pacific region. Through technical assistance and training, the centre will help strengthen the capabilities of both public and private sector stakeholders in developing and implementing sustainable aviation policies.
APSAC priorities
During its first year, APSAC will concentrate on four key priorities. First, it will work closely with Asia-Pacific States and civil aviation authorities to support their sustainable aviation plans. Second, it will collaborate with partners from the private sector and academia to pool expertise and resources in advancing regional sustainability efforts. This will largely be supported by the Advisory Council, due to its wider network in the sustainable and aviation industries.
The APSAC will initiate joint projects and studies to support regional sustainable aviation policies. Finally, it will also conduct capacity-building programs and conferences for aviation professionals to promote sustainability initiatives and foster partnerships.
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