Welcome Remarks by Acting Minister for Transport, Mr Chee Hong Tat at the ICAO Air Navigation World ATM Procedures For Today Event

Mr Juan Carlos Salazar, Secretary General, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO),
Distinguished Guests,
Ladies and Gentlemen,

1.     Good morning. Thank you for inviting me to the Air Navigation World 2023 – Air Traffic Management (ATM) Procedures for Today event, organised by ICAO. 

2.     Singapore is honoured to host this important event. Gathered here today are close to 400 civil aviation authorities, air navigation service providers (ANSPs), and industry leaders from around the world. 

3.     We are here to discuss a common challenge that we all share: how to accelerate global ATM implementation to support the growth in air travel, in a safe, efficient, and sustainable manner. 

Supporting growth in air travel

4.     Air travel has recovered strongly after the COVID-19 pandemic. Global air passenger volumes are expected to surpass…