Organised by AAIS and the APGT Organising Committee 2026, the tournament continued a much-loved tradition of bringing together industry friends, partners and colleagues for a good cause.
A day on the green
Returning and new-to-APGT golfers began with registration, goodie bag collection and lunch, before gathering for the traditional group photo ahead of the shotgun start.
The overcast skies, light breeze and, thankfully, no rain made for pleasant conditions on the course. Along the way, golfers were kept well fuelled by roving buggies serving up beer and chocolate bars, as well as the popular Ramly burger offering at the halfway house.
At Hole 4, golfers were presented with the Hole-in-One challenge, with a luxury IM5 electric sedan on the line, sponsored by IM Motors.
We were also delighted to have local celebrities including Tay Ping Hui, Christopher Lee and Cherie Lim join us on the course, adding to the fun and friendly atmosphere.
But as always, APGT was about more than the scores. It was a chance for the aerospace community to catch up, meet new faces and enjoy an afternoon together while supporting a cause that matters.
An evening of celebration and giving
Later, the evening programme got underway with a whisky tasting before the Boys’ Brigade bagpipe band made a spirited entrance, accompanying the APGT Organising Committee into the dinner venue.
Following remarks from the Organising Committee, CPAS Chairperson Dr Janice Wong shared a few words with guests, highlighting the important work CPAS does in supporting its beneficiaries.
That spirit of support carried into the CPAS Art Auction, with guests enthusiastically bidding for original artworks created by CPAS beneficiaries. The lively auction was a wonderful celebration of talent and inclusion, and a great reflection of the generosity and giving spirit of the aerospace community.
The excitement continued with the presentation of awards to golfers who stood out on the course that day. The evening reached its finale with the raffle draw, as guests eagerly tried to manifest a winning number to take home one of the coveted prizes.
Congratulations to all our winners!
Tournament & Novelty Prize Winners
| Category | Winner | Result |
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| Champion | Rahul Shah | 36 pts (Ocb) |
| 1st Runner-up | Christopher Lee | 36 pts |
| 2nd Runner-up | Timo Ufermann | 35 pts (Ocb) |
| Team Champion | Flight 02B – Timo Ufermann, Alistair Sim, Timothy Yeo, Eldrick Saw | 101 pts (Ocb) |
| Nearest to Pin – Hole 6 | Yip Ying Kiong | 3m |
| Longest Drive – Hole 10 (<50) | James Jerram | 254m |
| Longest Drive – Hole 10 (>50) | Jaison Kimura | 255m |
| Hole-in-One – Hole 4 | No winner | — |
From the golf flights and mulligan tickets to the raffle draw and CPAS Art Auction, every part of APGT helps raise funds for CPAS. Our big thanks go to all sponsors, partners, golfers, guests and volunteers who made APGT 2026 another memorable day for the aerospace community.
We look forward to bringing everyone together again for APGT 2027!
View more Golf Tournament photos here* : Aerophotoworks for AAIS
View more Evening Programme photos here*: Aerophotoworks for AAIS
* Over 4,000 photos taken! Gallery will be updated progressively.
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| Date(s): Monday & Tuesday, 12 & 13 October 2026 |
Register: Request for registration form from training@aais.org.sg |
| Time: 9am – 5pm (UTC +8) |
Closing Date: One week before course date. |
| Venue: Marina Bay Sands (co-locate with Nadcap Meeting in SG 2026) |
Fees: Special Rate: US$1,020/pax (Organisations/Participants are required to cover for any bank charges and withholding tax that may be incurred.) |
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| PRI Training’s Brazing: Fundamentals and Application course teaches participants how to control key variables to ensure brazed joints conform to customer specifications and quality requirements. The course provides an overview of the brazing process and its underlying scientific phenomena. Participants review best practices for joint design, base and filler metals, heat sources, and protective covers. Participants also review common types of brazed joint discontinuities and how they are detected, identified, assessed, and addressed. The course concludes with a case study focused on the inspection and testing of brazed joints.
Brazing is a two-day course that uses discussions, activities, and interactive knowledge checks to foster engagement and guide participant learning. |
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| Any person who has a beginner to intermediate level of brazing knowledge, including those responsible for developing or implementing brazing procedures, will benefit from this course. | |
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Standing (from left): IES President Mr Mervyn Sirisena, Guest-of-Honour Dr Syed Harun Alhabsyi, and AAIS President Mr Wong Yue Jeen. Seated: IES Executive Director Mr Syafiq Shahul and AAIS Chief Executive Mr Chew Hwee Yong. Photo: IES
AAIS was pleased to ink a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES), bringing together two complementary communities — IES’ network of engineering professionals, and AAIS’ connections across Singapore’s aerospace companies and wider ecosystem.
The signing took place on 14 August, at the culmination of IES’ National Engineers Day (NED) and its Engineering Innovation Challenge (EIC) 2026 Prize Presentation Ceremony held at the PSB Academy.
Witnessed by the event’s Guest-of-Honour, Dr Syed Harun Alhabsyi, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Education and Ministry of National Development, alongside IES President Mr Mervyn Sirisena and AAIS President Mr Wong Yue Jeen, the MOU was signed by IES Executive Director Mr Syafiq Shahul and AAIS Chief Executive Mr Chew Hwee Yong.
Through the partnership, IES and AAIS will facilitate knowledge exchanges and encourage members’ participation in relevant training programmes. The organisations will also explore opportunities to organise joint industry events and promote STEM-related activities.
Congratulations to IES on a successful NED and EIC, and to all the winning student teams for their creativity and engineering ingenuity!
AAIS is pleased to mark this partnership as IES celebrates its 60th anniversary. We look forward to connecting Singapore’s engineering professionals more closely with industry and strengthening the pipeline of engineering talent for Singapore’s aerospace sector and beyond.
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| Date(s): Tuesday & Wednesday, 13 & 14 October 2026 |
Register: Request for registration form from training@aais.org.sg |
| Time: 9am – 5pm (UTC +8) |
Closing Date: One week before course date. |
| Venue: Marina Bay Sands (co-locate with Nadcap Meeting in SG 2026) |
Fees: Special Rate: US$680/pax (Organisations/Participants are required to cover for any bank charges and withholding tax that may be incurred.) |
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| Nadcap Audit Criteria Review: Nondestructive Testing provides a complete overview of Nadcap requirements related to the Nondestructive Testing audit, with a focus on technical aspects. Topics include an introduction to Nadcap and Nadcap audits, top nonconformances (NCRs), NCR categories and groupings, NCR reports, the AC7114 Audit Criteria series and supplemental checklists, and current requirements and interpretations from the task group. Also covered are audit preparation and audit procedures. | |
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| Any person new to or currently involved with Nadcap Nondestructive Testing audits will benefit from this course. | |
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| Date(s): Thursday, 15 October 2026 |
Register: Request for registration form from training@aais.org.sg |
| Time: 9am – 5pm (UTC +8) |
Closing Date: One week before course date. |
| Venue: Marina Bay Sands (co-locate with Nadcap Meeting in SG 2026) |
Fees: Special Rate: US$594/pax (Organisations/Participants are required to cover for any bank charges and withholding tax that may be incurred.) |
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| Contract Review for Aerospace Suppliers covers the components of a contract review system that complies with the AS/EN/JISQ 9100 standard.
Topics include an overview of contract review, system requirements, customer requirements, other requirements including Nadcap, supplier capability review, risk assessment, and how to address discrepancies. Also covered are flow-down to sub-suppliers; order handling; and tools such as failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), capability lists, and process control matrices. |
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| Any person who has general oversight, management, or support responsibility for contract review will benefit from this course. | |
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| Date(s): Wednesday, 14 October 2026 |
Register: Request for registration form from training@aais.org.sg |
| Time: 9am – 5pm (UTC +8) |
Closing Date: One week before course date. |
| Venue: Marina Bay Sands (co-locate with Nadcap Meeting in SG 2026) |
Fees: Special Rate: US$594/pax (Organisations/Participants are required to cover for any bank charges and withholding tax that may be incurred.) |
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| Date(s): Monday, 12 October 2026 |
Register: Request for registration form from training@aais.org.sg |
| Time: 9am – 5pm (UTC +8) |
Closing Date: One week before course date. |
| Venue: Marina Bay Sands (co-locate with Nadcap Meeting in SG 2026) |
Fees: Special Rate: US$553/pax (Organisations/Participants are required to cover for any bank charges and withholding tax that may be incurred.) |
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| Nadcap Audit Criteria Review: Chemical Processing provides a complete overview of requirements related to the Chemical Processing audit, with a focus on technical aspects.
Topics include an introduction to Nadcap and Nadcap audits, top nonconformances (NCRs), NCR categories and groupings, NCR reports, the AC7108 Audit Criteria series and supplemental checklists, and current requirements and interpretations from the task group. Also covered are how to prepare for an audit and what occurs during an audit. |
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Initiated by CapitaLand, the meeting brought together senior representatives from Hainan’s airport and aviation infrastructure ecosystem, executives from CapitaLand and leaders from the Singapore aerospace community to exchange perspectives on potential areas for international collaboration.
The Hainan delegation was led by Yang Xiaobin, President of Hainan Airport Group and Chairman of Hainan Airport Infrastructure, and included senior representatives from Hainan Airport Industry Development Group and Haikou Meilan International Airport. They were received by AAIS Chief Executive Chew Hwee Yong, alongside Ms Jenny Lim, Vice President and General Manager – Asia, Wencor Group and Mr Ivan Neo, member of the AAIS Panel of Experts.
The delegation shared updates on the Free Trade Port, including its latest policies and development priorities, as well as Hainan’s plans to expand its MRO capabilities. The discussion provided insights into the opportunities emerging as Hainan continues to develop its aviation ecosystem, including aircraft teardown and used serviceable material (USM) capabilities.
Mr Chew shared an overview of Singapore’s aerospace development and ecosystem, highlighting the breadth of capabilities across the local industry, key strengths, and areas of focus. The visit also included a sharing on the development of Seletar Aerospace Park, offering Singapore’s perspective in developing an aerospace cluster.
The discussions explored potential opportunities across aviation activities, MRO and supporting capabilities and infrastructure. The exchange also provided an opportunity for participants to share perspectives on market needs, commercial considerations and the potential for greater industry collaboration between Hainan and Singapore.
The engagement provided a platform for continued dialogue on how Singapore’s aerospace capabilities could support the development of Hainan’s aviation ecosystem. CapitaLand will continue to deepen its understanding of the aviation and aerospace sector and engage with Singapore’s aerospace community to explore potential areas and opportunities that could be viable within Hainan’s evolving ecosystem.
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Alongside Experia Managing Director Leck Chet Lam and ecosystem representatives, AAIS Chief Executive Mr Chew Hwee Yong took the opportunity to share updates on Singapore’s growing space capabilities, emerging applications and opportunities for greater international collaboration.
Singapore’s space ecosystem today comprises more than 70 companies and over 2,000 professionals and researchers, with capabilities spanning satellite technologies, propulsion, communications, Earth observation, space situational awareness and downstream applications. With the establishment of the National Space Agency of Singapore (NSAS) this year, the sector is also entering the next phase of development, supported by growing industry, research and government engagement.
For AAIS, the focus is on connecting capabilities with opportunities—bringing together industry, government and academia in Singapore, while connecting the ecosystem with international partners, markets and resources. This includes facilitating industry exchanges and business engagements, building international partnerships, raising Singapore’s voice in regional and global space discussions, and supporting talent development.
Connecting the New Space Economy
Singapore Space Summit 2027 will take place under the theme “Connecting the New Space Economy: Where Space, Connectivity and Economic Resilience Converge”, bringing together industry, government, research institutions, investors and international partners to explore the technologies and partnerships shaping the next phase of the global space economy.
The programme will cover areas including the commercialisation of space technologies, dual-use applications and technological sovereignty, orbital sustainability, AI-powered digital twins, and space security and cyber resilience. A Heads of Space Agencies (HOSA) Panel will also bring together national space agency leaders for discussions on the future of the global space sector.
The media roundtable highlighted Singapore’s growing research and talent pipeline. Professor Wen Yonggang from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) shared research efforts on space-based data centres, while Professor Alexander Ling from the Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT) highlighted developments in quantum communications, commercial applications in the space sector, and spin-off companies. Mr Eugene Ee from the National University of Singapore (NUS) Engineering Design and Innovation Centre (EDIC) showcased efforts in the development and placement of young space talents through hands-on projects and industry engagement.
Together, these perspectives reflect the increasingly close links between research, industry and talent development in Singapore’s space ecosystem.
Showcasing Singapore at the Singapore Pavilion
AAIS will once again be working with the organisers on the Singapore Pavilion, providing a platform for homegrown space enterprises to showcase their technologies and expertise to international partners and investors, while engaging directly with international delegations. The Pavilion is expected to be larger this year, featuring a broader representation of Singapore companies and a wider range of capabilities.
Beyond the exhibition, AAIS will facilitate bilateral meetings, multilateral discussions, and ecosystem exchanges with international delegations. As observed at the inaugural Summit, such conversations continue beyond the event, fostering partnerships, business opportunities, and deeper international collaboration.
Looking ahead, AAIS will continue to support the sector by connecting space technology companies with end users, helping translate research and innovation into commercial opportunities, and fostering dialogue between industry and academia on future talent needs.
Through these efforts, AAIS aims to support Singapore’s growing connections with space agencies, partners, opportunities and markets around the world, and Singapore’s position as a place for the global space community to connect, collaborate and do business in Asia.
Singapore Space Summit 2027 will take place on 25–26 February 2027 at Marina Bay Sands. View the event Press Release.
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