CAAS-France alliance launches 18-month aviation master’s to fortify pacific lifelines

Senior officials from civil aviation authorities will attend this Advanced Master in Air Transport.

Singapore and France have launched a new executive training programme for senior aviation officials from Pacific island economies.

The Singapore Aviation Academy (SAA), part of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), and France’s École Nationale de l’Aviation Civile (ENAC) began the Advanced Master in Air Transport Management on 1 February 2026, CAAS said in a statement.

Officials from civil aviation authorities and state-owned aviation bodies in Pacific Small Island Developing States will attend the 18-month course.

It covers aviation management, safety oversight, regulation, leadership, and governance, and includes a professional thesis.

About 20 participants are expected when the programme starts on 5 May 2026, with modules mainly held in Fiji and some taught online.

Teaching will be led by faculty and practitioners from SAA, ENAC, and the aviation industry.

The programme is offered under the Enhanced Framework Agreement for Civil Aviation between Singapore and France and is funded by the two governments and other aviation stakeholders.

CAAS director-general Han Kok Juan said the course aims to strengthen leadership and regulatory capacity in Pacific aviation authorities.

France’s civil aviation director-general Chems Chkioua said it is designed for the operational challenges faced by small island aviation systems.

The initiative focuses on improving aviation safety and regulatory capability in Pacific markets that rely heavily on air transport.

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