Singapore legislation
Regulation 18
of Air Navigation (121 — Commercial Air Transport by Large Aeroplanes) Regulations 2018
Regulation 18
Passenger briefing
Subregulation 1
For every flight of a large aeroplane involving the carriage of at least one passenger, the AOC holder must ensure that —
the requirements specified in regulation 20 of the Air Navigation (91 — General Operating Rules) Regulations 2018 are complied with;
the passengers are instructed to fasten their seatbelts at the following times:
when the aeroplane is moving on the ground;
for each take‑off;
for each landing; (iv)at any other time considered necessary by the pilot‑in‑command;
the passengers are informed, by illuminated “No Smoking” signs or by approved “No Smoking” placards or both, when smoking is prohibited in the aeroplane; and
any passenger who is seated next to an exit which, according to the approved aircraft configuration does not have an adjacent crew member seat, is briefed on the operation of the exit door in an emergency.
Subregulation 2
For the purposes of paragraph (1)(b), the “Fasten Seat Belt” signs installed in a large aeroplane must be illuminated when passengers are required to be secured in their seats.
Subregulation 3
For the purposes of paragraph (1)(c), if “No Smoking” signs are installed in a large aeroplane, the signs must be illuminated when smoking is prohibited.
Subregulation 4
When a person is carried on board a large aeroplane to perform a specific function (such as an animal groom who is on board to attend to live animals being transported), the AOC holder must ensure that the person is briefed appropriately and understands the instructions given.