Opportunites in 4th runway in Changi

SINGAPORE - Changi Airport is studying the need for a fourth runway to cater to more flights in the coming decades, even as plans are finalised for a third landing and take-off strip.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) is seeking consultants to look into the feasibility and benefits of a fourth runway, The Straits Times found out.

Source: http://news.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Relax/Story/A1Story20130321-410381.html

The rapid expansion of the aviation industry leads to many investment opportunities which lie ahead. The first and upcoming is the seletar aviation hub which will be completed somewhere in 2014.

Below is the location map from JTC.

The Seletar Aviation Bub seeks to reinforce Singapore as a major hub for aerospace and will attract more companies to expand their aviation capabilities. Their strategy to is also supported by the projected strong growth in Asia’s demand for business jets (expected to grow 6-9% per annum over the next five to ten years). A slow but constant growth.

Source: http://www.seletarairport.com/about/vision/

JTC Corporation said these companies stand to benefit from many synergies resulting from an integrated environment and the close proximity to suppliers and partners.Aerospace companies to benefit from synergies at Seletar Aerospace Park.

Source: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/1213693/1/.html

Stocks to benefit

As Singapore position itself for the aviation growth, the demand for in-flight catering services as well as gateway services will increase. 

SATS, SIA Engineering, ST-Engineering

At Singapore Changi Airport, SATS handles 80% of scheduled flights and serves about 50 of the scheduled 68 airlines out of Singapore. With constant innovation and a growing network of partners, SATS offers a suite of value added services integrating knowledge, specialised skills and ample resources to meet the needs of this industry.
Source: http://www.sats.com.sg/SolutionsandServices/ByIndustry/Airline/Pages/Airline.aspx

ST-engineering revolves much around Singapore's military capabilities. One of such benefits will be the allowing up to 4 of the new Littoral Combat Ships to dock in Changi Naval Base by Singapore. Although this only will contribute a portion to the ST-marine arm, but ST-engineering as a whole, is able to grab military contracts from around the world, thus proving to be able to constantly generate revenue for the company. 

Below are 2 military contracts won by ST-Engineering this year:

• Construction of 8 RSN patrol vessels by MINDEF (30 Jan 13)
ST ENGINEERING’S AEROSPACE ARM SECURES C130 CONTRACT FROM ROYAL AIR FORCE OF OMAN (15 Jan 13)

Source: 

http://www.stengg.com/press-centre/press-releases/st-engineerings-aerospace-arm-secures-c130-contract-from-royal-air-force-of-oman

http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/press_room/official_releases/nr/2013/jan/30jan13_nr.html#.UUx4SFukzaE

http://nation.time.com/2013/03/21/new-warship-gives-u-s-pivot-some-hawaiian-punch/

SIA Engineering, positioned in Changi will be one of singapore's top spot for (MRO) when Changi airport expands. The planning of the 4th runway is an indication that provide vast opportunities for SIA Engineering which is the main (MRO) spot in Changi. 

4 reasons why SIA Engineering is still on industry's top spot

Source: http://sbr.com.sg/building-engineering/news/4-reasons-why-sia-engineering-still-industrys-top-spot