Changi Airport says Terminal 5 capacity remains on track despite global uncertainties
Changi Airport officials maintain that the development of Terminal 5 remains on schedule despite concerns regarding global economic uncertainty and changing aviation patterns. The project is expected to increase the airport's annual capacity by over 55 percent by the mid-2030s.
Why it matters
As a major global transit hub, the viability of Singapore's infrastructure projects serves as a bellwether for the health of the international aviation industry.
Executive vice-president of air hub and cargo development Lim Ching Kiat also addressed MPs' concerns about longer-range aircraft bypassing the airport.
An artist's impression of Terminal 5, which will be completed in the mid-2030s and raise annual passenger capacity by more than 55 per cent. (Image: Changi Airport Group) New: You can now listen to articles. This audio is generated by an AI tool.
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