Singapore legislation
Schedule 2
Schedule 2
Powers of Authority
SECOND SCHEDULESection 8(1)Powers of Authority
1. To conduct such investigations as may be necessary for enforcing this Act or the Air Navigation Act 1966.
2. To provide or acquire or assume the operation, maintenance or management of any airport under this Act.
3. To conduct or supervise the conduct of examinations or tests leading to the grant of a licence, certificate, permit, permission, consent, concurrence, aviation safety instrument or approval by the Authority under this Act or any other written law.
4. To develop and issue appropriate, clear and concise aviation safety standards, codes, rules, requirements, specifications or other documents for the purpose of providing practical guidance or certainty to, or otherwise relating to —
the flight crew engaged in operations of aircraft;
the design, construction, maintenance, operation and use of aircraft and related equipment;
the planning, construction, establishment, operation and use of aerodromes;
the establishment and use of airspace;
the regulation of air navigation services;
the personnel engaged in the maintenance of aircraft and related equipment; or
any matter that is the subject of any order or regulations under the Air Navigation Act 1966,and to develop effective enforcement strategies to secure compliance with those aviation safety standards, codes or specifications.
5. To conduct regular reviews of the system of civil aviation safety in order to monitor the safety performance of the aviation industry, to identify safety-related trends and risk factors and to conduct regular and timely assessment of international safety developments.
6. To conduct comprehensive safety education and training programmes and provide accurate and timely aviation safety advice.
7. To develop and issue appropriate, clear and concise standards, codes or other documents for the purpose of providing practical guidance or certainty to, or otherwise relating to airport capacity management under Part 6A.
8. To provide information or issue notices relating to any matter in connection with the Authority’s functions and duties in such form or manner as the Authority may determine.
9. To impose such charges and fees as may in the Authority’s opinion be appropriate for the grant, validation or renewal of licences, permits, certificates, approvals, consents, concurrences, aviation safety instruments, exemptions and other services provided by the Authority under this Act or any other written law, and to remit or waive the whole or any part of any such charges or fees paid or payable to the Authority.
10. To regulate rates, charges and fees levied by operators of airports in Singapore.
11. To recover any expenses incurred by the Authority in connection with air services negotiations and consultations from the airline designated by the Government for the purpose of those negotiations and consultations.
12. To take up and subscribe for or otherwise acquire shares in any company or form or participate in the formation of —
any company, joint venture or partnership for the purpose of carrying out all or any of the functions of the Authority; and
with the approval of the Minister, any company, joint venture or partnership for such other purposes as the Minister may approve.
13. To enter into a partnership or an arrangement for the sharing of profits.
14. To participate in any overseas venture or activity with respect to any matter in relation to civil aviation.
15. To become a member or an affiliate of any international body whose functions, objects or duties relate to civil aviation.
16. To engage in any activity, either alone or in conjunction with other international agencies or organisations including civil aviation authorities, for the purpose of promoting and developing civil aviation and to obtain, collect and exchange information relating to civil aviation and aerospace industries.
17. To provide services for a foreign country or with an agency of a foreign country in relation to the regulation of the safety of air navigation or any other matter in which the Authority has expertise including conducting safety regulation in relation to foreign registered aircraft under the law of a foreign country.
18. To provide consultancy services, technical advice or assistance in Singapore or elsewhere, for any person with respect to any matter in relation to civil aviation.
19. To enter into all contracts for the supply of goods, services or materials or for the execution of works or any other contracts as may be necessary for the discharge of its functions and duties under this Act or any other written law.
20. To utilise all the property of the Authority, movable and immovable, in such manner as the Authority may think expedient.
21. To carry out such other works or activities as may appear to the Authority requisite, advantageous or convenient, with a view to making the best use of any of the property or assets of the Authority.
22. To receive donations and contributions from any source and raise funds by all lawful means.
23. To provide financial grant, aid or assistance to any person for all or any of the purposes of this Act or the Air Navigation Act 1966.
24. To grant loans to employees of the Authority for any purposes specifically approved by the Authority.
25. To make provision for welfare benefits, gratuities, pensions, provident funds, allowances or other superannuation benefits for employees or former employees (or their dependents) of the Authority.
26. To provide recreational facilities for employees of the Authority.
27. To make provision for the training of any employee of the Authority, and in that connection, to offer scholarships to intending trainees or otherwise pay for the cost of the training and all expenditure incidental thereto.
28. To offer bursaries and scholarships for study at any school or institution of higher learning to members of the public and officers or employees of the Authority and members of their families.
29. To establish and maintain offices, whether in Singapore or elsewhere.
30. To promote or undertake publicity in any form.
31. To do anything incidental to any of its functions under this Act or any other written law.[18/2018]