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70-528: The acronym RSAF may refer to: Republic of Singapore Air Force Royal Saudi Air Force Royal Small Arms Factory , a defunct rifle factory in the United Kingdom Republic of South Africa Air Force Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title RSAF . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change
140-509: A detailed technical assessment, simulations, and other tests to assess the final selection. On 6 September 2005, it was announced that the F-15SG had won the contract over the Rafale. An initial order placed in 2005 for 12 aircraft with the option to purchase 8 more. On 22 October 2007, Singapore's Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) exercised the option to purchase eight more F-15SG fighters as part of
210-651: A digital weather radar, which will make the aircraft Global Air Traffic Management -compliant. Also, the C-130Bs will receive an auxiliary power unit and environmental control system in common with the C-130Hs. Once the upgrade is completed, this will effectively give the RSAF five KC-130Hs and five C-130Hs. In December 2010, the RSAF issued a letter of request to inspect stored ex-US Navy P-3C Orion aircraft that have been retired from active duty. Lockheed Martin believes
280-670: A long period of negotiations over the delivery of the sophisticated Longbow Fire-control radar , the first batch of eight aircraft, fitted with the Fire Control Radar, was delivered on 17 May 2002. The second batch of 12 Apaches were ordered in 2001 even before the first delivery took place. All of the initial eight Apaches are based in the United States. Three of the Apache Longbows returned in January 2006 at
350-596: A parliamentary reply that Singapore would soon acquire the Aster 30 land-based missile system. RSAF day is celebrated on 1 September annually, in 2018 a combined flypast including the new A330 MRTT with a special 50th anniversary livery took place at Tengah Air Base . Military ranks in the Singapore Armed Forces are identical across the three services except for the flag ranks of the RSN . They are based on
420-581: A search and rescue service for the Singapore area. The station was also, at that time, home to 209 Squadron , equipped with Single and Twin Pioneer aircraft. 65 Squadron based at Seletar operated Bloodhound Mk II surface-to-air missiles as anti-aircraft defence from 1 January 1964 until the squadron was disbanded on 30 March 1970 with the equipment and role handed over to 170 Squadron, Republic of Singapore Air Force . Auster aircraft were flown during
490-474: A secondary destination to Singapore for turbo-prop aircraft to decrease load from Changi Airport, which has heavy air traffic consisting of jet aircraft. Nevertheless, the airport's runway is capable of handling jet aircraft such as the Airbus A320 family (but not at full takeoff load). The runway designation is 03/21, where the precise headings on ground of the actual runway are 033° / 213°. RAF Seletar
560-552: A single command which will be responsible for training the pilots and aircrew to think and operate in a fully integrated way. The ACC consists of the following groups: The APGC ("Generate And Sustain") is set up to enable the RSAF to generate and sustain effective, timely and robust air power to meet the operational needs of the SAF. With the APGC, higher operational efficiency within each RSAF Air Base, and secondly, greater integration across
630-810: A sister squadron of 205 Sqn. The formative years of the SADC (later the RSAF) was established at Seletar Airbase in September 1968, with the setting up of the Flying Training School (FTS) utilising three Cessna 172 G/H on loan from the Singapore Flying Club. The subsequent arrival of eight new Cessna 172Ks in May 1969, took over the duty from the former and contributed to the increase of training tempo for more selected trainees to participate in
700-485: Is a civilian international airport serving the north-east region of Singapore . It is located approximately 16 km (9.9 mi) northwest from Changi Airport , the country's main airport, and about 16 km (9.9 mi) north from the main commercial city-centre. The airfield was originally opened in 1928 as RAF Seletar , a military airbase of the British Royal Air Force (RAF). The base
770-716: Is currently open for arrivals and departures from 07:00 LCL until 22:00 LCL. It has a single runway with 27 aircraft stands, 100 square metres of warehouse space and can handle 840 tons of freight per day. In 1998, the airport recorded receiving a total of 7,945 scheduled flights, handled 23,919 passengers and 6,025 tons of cargo. The airport fire service, AES Seletar, is provided by Changi Airport Group. AES Seletar has 1 station housing 6 apparatus (water tender, foam tender and others) and provides Level 7 protection. The Republic of Singapore Flying Club and Seletar Flying Club are situated at Seletar Airport. The renowned Singapore Youth Flying Club has its headquarters built on western side of
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#1732775992133840-432: Is performed by the eight Fokker 50 MPA (entered service in 1991) of 121 Squadron, which can be armed with long-range anti-shipping AGM-84 Harpoon missiles and ASW torpedoes. As part of its fleet renewal process, the RSAF officially withdrew its fleet of ST Aerospace A-4SU Super Skyhawk from front-line service on 31 March 2005 after 31 years of operations. The A-4SUs' achievements included flying directly from Singapore to
910-675: Is the aerial service branch of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) responsible for controlling and defending the airspace of the country, and providing air support to the Army and Navy . It was established in 1968 as the Singapore Air Defence Command ( SADC ) before renaming to its current name in 1975. As one of the larger and more technologically advanced air forces in Southeast Asia,
980-598: The Alenia Aermacchi M-346 Master in France, almost one third of the force's inventory is based outside Singapore. In 1994, the RSAF commenced a modernisation program for its fleet of approximately 49 operational (R) F-5E and F-5F aircraft. The upgrade was performed by Singapore Technologies Aerospace (STAero) and the upgraded aircraft were designated (R)F-5S and F-5T respectively, operating from Paya Lebar Air Base. These upgraded F-5S/T, equipped with
1050-589: The Alenia Aermacchi M-346 Master was selected by the RSAF to replace the A-4SU in the Advanced Jet Training (AJT) role, currently based at BA 120 Cazaux Air Base in France. In a press release by the MINDEF on 28 September 2008, ST Aerospace had been awarded the contract to acquire twelve M-346 and a ground based training system on behalf of RSAF. As stipulated in the contract, ST Aerospace will act as
1120-753: The Battle of the Philippine Sea (Marianas Turkey Shoot) in June. Seletar's present runway was built during the Japanese Occupation. After World War II, the base went back to the RAF and, in the late 1940s and 1950s, the base was heavily involved in the Malayan Emergency , with Beaufighters , Spitfires and Mosquitos based there while operating against Malayan Communist insurgents. Among
1190-633: The Bristol Belvedere , Westland Wessex and Westland Whirlwind . Eight Cessna 172K aircraft—the SADC's first—arrived in May 1969 to be used for basic pilot training. By December, the first batch of students completed the course. Of these, six were sent to the UK to receive further training. On their return to Singapore in 1970, they were ready to operate the then newly acquired Hawker Hunter fighter aircraft. The pace of training pilots and ground crew picked up gradually. On 1 August 1969, Minister for
1260-572: The Indonesia-Malaysia confrontation . From June 1962, 66 Squadron (led by Sqn Leader Gray) with their Bristol 192 Belvedere helicopters were also based at Seletar, and were sent on frequent tours and detachments to Kuching , Brunei, Labuan and Butterworth as part of the Borneo hearts and minds campaign (the squadron was later disbanded in March 1969). The helicopter squadrons provided
1330-637: The JSF program's System Design and Development (SDD) Phase, as a Security Co-operation Participant (SCP). The first deliveries of the F-35 Lightning II are not expected before 2021, but replacement for the bulk of the A-4SUs was needed by 2007. As a start, 20 F-16D Block 52+ have been delivered from 2003 under project Peace Carvin IV. The RSAF embarked on its Next Generation Fighter (NGF) programme to replace
1400-555: The Persian Gulf in support of the multinational efforts for the reconstruction of Iraq . RSAF personnel have carried out airlift, transportation and supply, and air-to-air refuelling missions in support of the multinational forces, assisting the Coalition in carrying supplies and personnel, transporting humanitarian material and conducting medical evacuation operations. In September 2013, Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen stated in
1470-572: The Republic of Singapore Navy operating the sensors and weaponry. They operate from the Navy's new Formidable class frigates , and when operating from land are based at Sembawang Air Base. All 20 AH-64D Longbow attack helicopters have been delivered to the RSAF. 12 of these were deployed back to Singapore and took part in combined arms exercises with the Army, with the remaining 8 helicopters being part of
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#17327759921331540-399: The devaluation of the pound , announced the imminent withdrawal of all its troops " East of Suez " by the end of 1971. Prior to then, Singapore had depended heavily on Britain's Royal Air Force (RAF) for its air defence, while the newly established Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) had concentrated its efforts mainly on building up the land-based Singapore Army . The predecessor to the RSAF,
1610-712: The first air raid on Singapore , sometime after their ground forces invaded Kota Bahru . It was abandoned when the Japanese took Johor Bahru , which brought their artillery in range of the airfield. When the Japanese launched their invasion of Malaya and Singapore , Seletar housed four RAF units. 205 Sqn operated Consolidated Catalina flying boats, and No. 36 and No. 100 Squadron RAF operated obsolete Vickers Vildebeest torpedo bombers (as well as five Fairey Albacores acquired by 36 Sqn to supplement its Vildebeests). These flying squadrons were serviced by 151 Maintenance Unit RAF. 21 Squadron , Royal Australian Air Force
1680-480: The Army model. The official table of ranks stops at three stars for all three services. Like the Navy , the majority of Air Force personnel are regulars. This is due to the specialised and technical nature of many jobs. The employment of National Servicemen in various roles are limited mostly to the infantry-like Field Defence Squadrons which do not require such specialised training. In February 2003, Singapore joined
1750-471: The Deputy Commander of UC. UC consists of the following groups: The ADOC ("Vigilant & Ready") consist of the following: The PC ("Integrate & Dominate") consists of the following groups: The Air Force Training Command (AFTC) is an amalgamation of the former Air Force School, Flying Training School and UAV Training school which facilitates training of future pilots and ground crew of
1820-498: The Emergency and Confrontation periods in troop/enemy spotting patrols. In December 1966, three Andover CC Mk1 arrived to replace the ageing Vickers Valetta C1 aircraft of 52 Sqn . 52 Squadron was later reformed in March 1967 after the arrival of a further three aircraft. By now, Confrontation had finished and with no purpose the squadron moved to Changi in 1968 before being disbanded in January 1970. The RAF station closed at
1890-612: The FTS and graduated in November 1970. Amongst this batch was 2LT Goh Yong Siang , who later rose to the appointment of Chief of Air Force on 1 July 1995. Gradually, the SADC had its own pilots, flying instructors, air traffic controllers, and ground crew. When Britain brought forward its plan to withdraw its forces by September 1971, the SADC was suddenly entrusted with a huge responsibility and resources. Britain's former air bases— Tengah , Seletar , Sembawang and Changi —were handed over to
1960-641: The Galileo Avionica's FIAR Grifo-F X-band Radar are thought to be capable of firing the AIM-120 AMRAAM missile but to date, no actual live-firing has actually been reported. For in-flight refuelling , four KC-135Rs and four KC-130Bs are commissioned to support the fighter force of F-16C/Ds and (R)F-5S/Ts. Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) capability was introduced in 1987 when four E-2C Hawkeyes were delivered to 111 Squadron. The duty of Maritime Patrol and Coastal surveillance
2030-653: The Interior and Defence, Lim Kim San , inaugurated the Flying Training School (FTS) at Tengah Air Base (then known as RAF Tengah). The inauguration of FTS brought SADC closer to its goal of fulfilling the heavy responsibility of defending Singapore's airspace. The subsequent arrival of the BAC Strikemasters in 1969, used for advanced phase flying training, meant that pilot trainees were now able to earn their initial wings locally rather than overseas. The first batch of locally trained fighter pilots were trained at
2100-559: The Peace Vanguard detachment based in the United States. In April 2007, it was announced that the 4 E-2C Hawkeyes were to be replaced with 4 Gulfstream G550s fitted with the IAI EL/W-2085 radar which would become the primary airborne early warning aircraft for the RSAF. Not included in the deal is an additional G550 as an AEW trainer, which will be acquired and maintained by ST Aerospace on behalf of RSAF. In July 2010,
2170-657: The Philippines, incorporating the RSAF's first air-to-air refuelling mission in 1986, as well as the excellent aerobatic display of the 'red and white' Super Skyhawks flown by the RSAF Black Knights during Asian Aerospace 1990. A month before its retirement, the Skyhawk squadron won top honours in a strike exercise against its more modern F-16 and F-5 counterparts. Singapore ordered a total of twenty AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopters in two batches. After
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2240-630: The RSAF has a requirement of 4 to 5 of these aircraft, which would be modernised extensively before reintroduction into active service. On 30 June 2018, Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen announced that the F-16's replacement will be announced soon. Meanwhile, the KC-135Rs are being replaced by the A330 MRTT while replacements for other fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters are announced. Seletar Airport Seletar Airport ( IATA : XSP , ICAO : WSSL )
2310-412: The RSAF has undertaken a significant role in Singapore's military defence strategy since its formation. The RSAF is one of the more modern air forces in the region, with the ability to act as a strong deterrence from potential hostile nations as well as defending the airspace of the country. The RSAF currently has four domestic airbases – Paya Lebar , Changi , Sembawang and Tengah – as well as at
2380-437: The RSAF sent three CH-47SD Chinook helicopters, later augmented by a fourth CH-47SD Chinook, to provide assistance in the rescue and evacuation of stranded civilians after Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans and nearby areas in the United States. The humanitarian effort by Singapore involved more aircraft than any other foreign countries. Since 2003, the RSAF has also made deployments of KC-135 tankers and C-130 aircraft to
2450-715: The RSAF will operate only the Block 52/52+ model, as many as 62 F-16CJ/DJ planes. Due to severe airspace constraints within Singapore, the RSAF operates its aircraft at several overseas locations to provide greater exposure to its pilots. With the F-16C/D Fighting Falcons, KC-135R Stratotankers , AH-64D Apaches and CH-47SD Chinook helicopters based in the United States, the Marchetti S-211s , PC-21s , and Super Puma helicopters in Australia , and
2520-483: The RSAF. It is located at 550 Airport Road, Singapore 534236. The training schools and squadrons under AFTC ("Excellence") consist of the following: The backbone of the RSAF is formed by the Block 52/52+ F-16 Fighting Falcons . These are armed with US-supplied AIM-120C AMRAAM missiles and LANTIRN targeting pods, laser guided munitions and conformal fuel tanks for long-range strike. While Singapore initially bought as many as 70 F-16 planes, on 18 November 2004, it
2590-554: The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF). One of its first commanders was LTC Ee Tean Chye. The RSAF celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2018 with the theme "Our Home, Above All". The RSAF celebrated its Golden Jubilee with an extended flypast during the national day parade on 9 August and also performed 2 sessions of aerial display at the Marina Barrage on 11 and 12 August. Combat operations The crest consists of
2660-406: The SADC, as well as its air defence radar station and Bloodhound II surface-to-air missiles. In 1973, the SADC procured Shorts Skyvan search-and-locate aircraft and Douglas A-4 Skyhawk fighter-bombers. With a reliable mix of fighters, fighter-bombers, helicopters and transport aircraft, the SADC was ready to assume the functions of a full-fledged air force. On 1 April 1975, the SADC was renamed
2730-497: The SADC, was formed on 1 September 1968. The SADC's immediate task was to set up the Flying Training School to train pilots. Qualified flying instructors were obtained through Airwork Services Limited , a company specialising in defence services. Basic training for pilots was carried out using two Cessna light aircraft hired from the Singapore Flying Club. The SADC also enlisted the help of the Royal Air Force which introduced
2800-488: The Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Command (UC). The first to be inaugurated was ADOC, along the restructuring announcement. ADOC is the principal agency in charge of planning and executing peacetime operations and air defence. ADOC is also responsible for the development and operational readiness of the command and control and ground-based air defence units of the RSAF. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Command
2870-543: The aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami . It was the first and one of the few countries to reach the affected areas. The RSAF deployed dozens of C-130Hs, CH-47SDs and AS 332Ms there along with three of the RSN's latest Landing Ship Tanks (RSS Endurance, RSS Persistence and RSS Endeavour of the Endurance class LST ) as well as Singapore Armed Forces vehicles, engineers, and medical teams. In September 2005,
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2940-810: The aging A-4SUs. The original list of competitors was shortlisted to the final two – Dassault Rafale and the Boeing F-15SG Strike Eagle . The F-15SG is a variant of the F-15E Strike Eagle and is similar in configuration to the F-15K sold to South Korea , but differs in the addition of the APG-63(V)3 active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar developed by Raytheon . The F-15SG is powered by two General Electric F110-GE-129 29,400 lbf (131 kN) thrust engines. The DSTA (Defense Science & Technology Agency) conducted
3010-513: The air battle in operations. The APGC will enhance the missions of the ACC by ensuring that all air bases remain operational at all times, as well as improving the servicing and turn-around of aircraft to ensure continuous and responsive operations. The ACC ("Poised And Deadly") is responsible for the planning, control and execution of the air battle in operations. It brings together all fighter and transport squadrons that will carry out these tasks under
3080-498: The airport's runway . Completed in June 2003, the clubhouse also has its own parking bays for its fleet of Diamond DA40 . In addition, the rotary training unit of Republic of Singapore Air Force – 124 Squadron, has a training detachment at the civilian airport although it is normally headquartered at Sembawang Air Base . Previously, Berjaya Air operated scheduled flights to Tioman and Redang . The Berjaya Air service ended on 31 October 2010 and relocated to Changi Airport , though
3150-488: The basic flight-training course. On 29 October 1977, four armed Vietnamese hijacked a domestics Air Vietnam flight from Saigon , Vietnam to Phu Quoc island west of Saigon, and forced the aircraft, a Douglas DC-3 , to land at Seletar Airport. The hijackers killed two Vietnamese crew members and seriously wounded a third. The hijackers were seeking political asylum in Singapore and eventually surrendered themselves to Singapore authorities. Changi Airport Group took over
3220-613: The civilian airport of Seletar . The RSAF also has overseas detachments in various countries, most notably in Australia, France, Thailand and the United States. As of 2023, the RSAF has a strength of 6,000 active personnel. In January 1968, the United Kingdom, which by this time had lost most of its global prestige especially after the Suez Crisis and was facing major financial difficulties that were greatly exacerbated by
3290-767: The end of March 1971 (see East of Suez ) and Seletar was handed over to Singapore's Department of Civil Aviation . Several aircraft types flew their last RAF operational sorties from Seletar including the Short Singapore flying boat (Mk.III K6912 of No. 205 Squadron RAF 14 October 1941, aircraft transferred to No. 5 Squadron RNZAF ), Supermarine Spitfire (PR.XIX PS888 of 81 Sqn 1954), De Havilland Mosquito (PR.34 RG314 of 81 Sqn 1955), Short Sunderland flying boat (GR.5 ML797 "P" of 205 Sqn, 15 May 1959) and Bristol Beaufighter (TT.X RD761 Station Flight 1960). The Short Sunderland flying boats started in RAF service from Seletar on 22 June 1938 with 230 Sqn ,
3360-625: The first flying training syllabus and provided two ex-RAF pilots as instructors, as well as facilities and services at Seletar Airport . Finally, the first batch of six pilot trainees were sent to the United Kingdom in August 1968 to undergo training in various technical disciplines. The training was based on the Hawker Hunter , the SADC's first air defence fighter. The following month, another pioneer group of technicians, this time from
3430-539: The four bases are achieved. Units are classified under Air Base Operability (ABO) and Aircraft Generation (AcG). The APGC consists of the following groups: The four support squadrons still remain organic to each Base but are under direct command of APGC. These four squadrons are: Airfield Maintenance Squadron (AMS), Ground Logistics Squadron (GLS), Field Defence Squadron (FDS) and Flying Support Squadron (FSS). The main structures under UC ("Persistent And Precise") are Operations & System Development Group (OSDG), headed by
3500-562: The jurisdiction of the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force . From 1942 through 1945, a number of IJN squadrons were based or transited through Seletar mainly, for training. Among the units known to be based at Seletar during this time were 936th Kōkūtai ( B5N Kate , D3A Val and E13A1 Jake ), 381st Kōkūtai ( A6M Zero and J2M Raiden ). The 601st Kōkūtai was also stationed there for training early before its destruction on board Japanese aircraft carriers during
3570-425: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=RSAF&oldid=877670552 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Republic of Singapore Air Force The Republic of Singapore Air Force ( RSAF )
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#17327759921333640-439: The main contractor to maintain the aircraft after delivery by Alenia Aermacchi while Boeing would supply the training system. Delivery date is scheduled from 2012 onwards. The backbone of the transport fleet are the four KC-130B, one KC-130H and five C-130H Hercules transport aircraft, which are expected to remain in service through 2030, will be undergoing an extensive modernisation process to bring all ten existing airframes to
3710-746: The management of the airport from the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore on 1 July 2009. As part of the Seletar Aerospace Park programme, the runway was extended to 1,840 metres in 2011 to enable larger and heavier aircraft to use the airport. The airport's avionics systems were also upgraded. The airport underwent refurbishment in 2015 as part of plans to relieve pressure on Changi Airport by increasing Seletar Airport's capacity and move smaller and slower aircraft from Changi to Seletar airport. A new passenger terminal building opened on 19 November 2018, replacing
3780-799: The many squadrons based there during this time were Nos 60 , 81 and 205 Sqns of the RAF . The base was also the home of 390 MU – the Maintenance Base for the whole of the RAF Far East Air Force - FEAF. During the 1960s, RAF Seletar was home base to No's 103 and 110 Squadrons , both of which were equipped with Westland Whirlwind Mk 10 helicopters and to 34 Squadron, which was equipped with Blackburn Beverley transports. All three Squadrons (among several others) were involved with support of operations in North Borneo during
3850-415: The national coat of arms supported by the silver wings of the Air Force within a bowl of golden laurels. On 5 January 2007, Defence Minister Teo Chee Hean announced that the Air Force organisation chart will be re-structured into five major commands, namely the Air Defence and Operations Command (ADOC), the Air Combat Command (ACC), the Participation Command (PC), the Air Power Generation Command (APGC) and
3920-486: The original contract signed in 2005. Along with this buy, an additional order for four F-15SGs was made, bringing the total number of F-15SGs purchased by the start of 2008 to 24. In January 2005, it was announced that 6 Sikorsky S-70 B (derivative of SH-60 Seahawk ) naval helicopters will be purchased, complete with anti-surface and anti-submarine weapons and sensors. 2 more Seahawks were ordered in 2013. The Seahawks are operated by RSAF pilots, with System Specialists of
3990-412: The previous passenger terminal. The terminal houses four check-in counters, six immigration lanes, two security screening stations and a gate holdroom that can accommodate 200 passengers. In 2018, the use of the Instrument Landing System (ILS) at Seletar Airport by Singapore was disputed by Malaysia, saying that the flight path used by the system may encroach into its airspace. In 2019, an agreement
4060-420: The request of the Minister of Defence. Apart from the fifteen CH-47SDs delivered from 1996, a new batch of fifteen aircraft was ordered in 1997, with an option of four extra airframes. At least 30 CH-47SD have been delivered and are in service at Sembawang Air Base. It is believed that these had been upgraded to the SD standard prior to delivery. Eight CH-47SDs were also deployed to support the relief efforts in
4130-710: The resumption of flights to the airport since the suspension of commercial flights due to the pandemic. Two bus services (services 103 and 117) are available from the old airport terminal. Since 14 October 2018, Service 102 also serves the new airport terminal of Seletar Airport, with a bus stop within the Passenger Terminal Building. Service 102 allows access to the North East Line via Sengkang and Hougang station. Passengers heading to Changi Airport can alight at Jalan Kayu roundabout and transfer to 858. Connections to Tampines, Bedok, Pasir Ris & Serangoon via services 168, 39 and 103 are also possible here. While there are currently no Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) services in
4200-470: The rotary wing, were sent to France to begin their technical training on the Aérospatiale Alouette III helicopter. In 1969, a number of local RAF technicians were released to join the fledgling SADC. These local technicians (local other ranks) had experience working on fixed-wing RAF aircraft such as the Hawker Hunter, Gloster Javelin , English Electric Canberra , English Electric Lightning and Avro Shackleton ; as well as rotary-wing RAF aircraft such as
4270-512: The same common standard. The first airframe, a KC-130B, was returned to frontline service on 21 September 2010. ST Aerospace, the main contractor behind the project, is expected to upgrade the other nine airframes for the RSAF within the next seven years. Included in the package is the replacement of cockpit flight management system with a modern glass cockpit avionics suite, central engine displays to replace analogue gauges, improved voice communications, digital autopilot, flight director as well as
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#17327759921334340-450: The vicinity, passengers may transfer to service 103 at Aft Baker St bus stop to head to Yishun MRT station on the North–South Line . Geographically, the closest MRT station is Sengkang MRT/LRT station on the North East Line via Thanggam LRT station on the Sengkang LRT line 's West Loop. Taxis are available at the taxi stands located outside the departure hall. There is an additional airport surcharge for all trips originating from
4410-450: Was a Royal Air Force station in Singapore between 1928 and 1971. Plans for establishing an airfield, flying boat and naval base in Singapore were first agreed by the RAF in 1921. In 1923, two sites in the northern region of the island were approved. The first planes to arrive at the base were four Supermarine Southampton seaplanes on 28 February 1928. RAF Seletar was also used for civilian flights from 1930 to 1937, when Kallang Airport
4480-434: Was also based at Seletar in 1941–42, and was in the process of converting from lightly-armed CAC Wirraway trainers to Brewster F2A Buffalo fighters, when hostilities began. These units stayed until January–February 1942, soon before the surrender to the invading Japanese. During the Japanese occupation, Seletar as was in the case of Sembawang came under the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service while Tengah fell under
4550-422: Was announced that the RSAF would offer its remaining 7 F-16A/Bs to the Royal Thai Air Force . It is believed that these early Block 15OCU aircraft were upgraded to "Falcon One" standard by ST Aerospace before the transfer and delivered in late 2005. In return, the RSAF was permitted to train at the Udon Royal Thai Air Force Base in north-east Thailand for a specified number of days each year. This would mean that
4620-438: Was discontinued after four years. Berjaya Air has since returned to Seletar from Redang on a charter basis. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic , the number of daily commercial flight operations at the airport has severely declined. Airport operations are also subjected to new processes and rules laid down by the Singapore government Ministry of Health and according to the Infectious Diseases Act. On 13 June 2022, Firefly marked
4690-430: Was handed back over to Singapore in 1971. The Government of Singapore intended for Seletar Airport and the surrounding areas to function as the operating aerodrome for their plan to expand Singapore's status as an industrial aviation hub , today known as the Seletar Aerospace Park . Today, Seletar Airport mostly serves turbo-prop and smaller-sized private and business jet airlines and aircraft. It helps to serve as
4760-447: Was opened. Amy Johnson landed at Seletar in May 1930 on her UK – Australia flight in her Gipsy Moth named 'Jason'. Amelia Earhart also landed there in June 1937 on her world flight attempt in an Lockheed 10 Electra . With the threat of war in the area, the RAF started building up their forces in the Far East in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Seletar airfield was the target of carpet bombing when Japanese navy bombers conducted
4830-429: Was reached between the two countries whereby Malaysia will immediately suspend its permanent restricted area in the airspace over Pasir Gudang , while Singapore will similarly suspend its implementation of Instrument Landing System (ILS) procedures for Seletar Airport. Seletar Airport now operates as a general aviation airport, mainly for chartered flights, private aircraft operations and training purposes. The airport
4900-399: Was the second command to be inaugurated and become operational in May 2007. The next command to be inaugurated was PC in January 2008. The last two commands, ACC and APGC , were inaugurated together in August 2008 in conjunction with the RSAF 40th Anniversary. The ACC will bring together fighter and transport squadrons under one command, with central planning, control and execution of
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