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SINGAPORE — The construction of Changi Airport Terminal 5 (T5) will start in the first half of 2025, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. In the mid-2030s, when the mega terminal is operational, the aim is for Singapore to be linked by air to more than 200Construction of Changi Airport T5 to start in 2025: PM Wong
SINGAPORE — The construction of Changi Airport Terminal 5 (T5) will start in the first half of 2025, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. In the mid-2030s, when the mega terminal is operational, the aim is for Singapore to be linked by air to more than 200 cities, up from almost 150 today. Speaking at a dinner marking the 40th anniversary of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) on Sept 6, he said Singapore must sharpen its competitive edge amid intensifying competition in the air transport sector. Countries in the region and beyond are making significant investments to expand and improve their airport infrastructure to capture more traffic, noted PM Wong. «Some have announced plans for mega airports that can handle more than 100 million passengers a year. So they are narrowing the gap with Singapore,» he said. «Many airlines are also rapidly expanding their fleets and networks, including to serve more direct routes. Increasingly, flights that would have passed through Changi may no longer be needed,» he added. Read more