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AAIS Student Leaders Summit

  • 28 Jan 2025

On 24 January 2025, AAIS held its inaugural Student Leaders Summit at Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) Asia, which brought together industry representatives and enthusiastic students from universities across Singapore, including ERAU Asia, NUS, NTU, SIT, SUSS and SUTD. This marks the launch of the new AAIS-Affiliated Student Clubs Initiative, which aims to engage youth passionate about aviation and aerospace – by promoting the industry, facilitating exposure, and communicating industry opportunities. Participating student clubs onboard this initiative include aviation and aerospace clubs from ERAU Asia, NTU, NUS, and SUTD.

AAIS Student Leaders' Summit Group Photo. Photo: Aerophotoworks for AAIS

The Student Leaders Summit began with an opening address by AAIS Chief Executive, Mr Sia Kheng Yok. Followed by a captivating keynote speech from CAAS Senior Director (Aviation Development Group), Ms Glory Wee, on “Frontiers in Aviation and Aerospace: A Singapore Perspective”, highlighting exciting developments within the Singapore aviation and aerospace industries.

Keynote speech by Ms Glory Wee from CAAS. Photo: Aerophotoworks for AAIS
A group photo during the networking breakfast. Photo: Aerophotoworks for AAIS

A highlight of the morning was the executive panel discussion that commenced with individual panellists presentations on the topic “Industry Frontiers: How Organisations are Bridging the Gaps in Innovation to Shape the Future”. The panel discussion featured senior representatives from Rolls Royce Singapore, Pratt & Whitney Component Solutions/Component Aerospace Services, and the RSAF. During the session, panellists and participants engaged in robust discussions exploring topics on innovation, leadership, organisational cultures, and sustainability in the aerospace industry, from both commercial and military perspectives.

Panel Discussion featuring industry leaders from Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce Singapore and the RSAF. Photo: Aerophotoworks for AAIS
Students interacting with panellist, Mr Oliver Chamberlain, during the event. Photo: Aerophotoworks for AAIS

In the afternoon, student leaders from the four AAIS-Affiliated Student Clubs – ERAU Asia Student Government Association, NUS Aviation Club, NTU Aerospace Society, and SUTD Aviation Interest Group, went on an exclusive company visit to Pratt & Whitney Component Solutions. During the tour, they had the chance to observe close up various operations and transformation efforts in action. The day then wrapped up with a hands-on workshop, where student leaders from the four student clubs came together to collaborate, brainstorm, and explore potential opportunities for future partnerships.

Facility Visit to Pratt & Whitney Component Solutions. Photo: Pratt & Whitney Component Solutions
Student Leaders Workshop on Collaboration and Event Partnerships. Photo: AAIS

“The session was a fantastic opportunity to interact with fellow leaders. The insights of the discussions were great and the possibility of pooling resources and expertise were very exciting!”

– Student Leader from NTU Aerospace Society

“Exciting to hear the thoughts and ideas from speakers regarding innovation in aviation. Great to visit the Pratt & Whitney facility and experience the workshop for engineers in person.”

– Student Leader representative from the AAIS-Affiliated Student Clubs

“The panel discussion on innovation and sustainability was very insightful!” 

“I believed that this is a great and worthwhile event as it really brought student leaders from different universities together.”

– Student Leaders from ERAU Asia Student Government Association

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