Our partners
A growing ecosystem of industry leaders, research institutions, and innovative companies co-creating the future of air traffic management.
Built on a strong
foundation
AIR Lab was founded by CAAS and Thales, bringing together Singapore's air navigation expertise and strategic aviation leadership with world-class aviation technology.
Partnerships
with startups
AIR Lab connects startups with operational data, technical infrastructure, and a global network of aviation stakeholders.
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Build stronger bridges between startups and ATM stakeholders
Mentorship from industry experts, enhanced visibility to decision-makers and investors, and direct networking with aviation leaders.
Access validated solutions for the APAC ATM ecosystem
Curated technologies in AI, meteorology, and emerging fields — proven through real operational data and rigorous testing.
The process
Partner Spotlights
Meteomatics
Meteomatics built SING1K, a custom weather forecast model at 1×1 km resolution for Singapore, integrated directly into the RCP. The partnership improves route planning, reduces fuel consumption, and enhances situational awareness for APAC ANSPs.
This collaboration marks a significant advancement in weather forecasting for ATM in Singapore, using advanced tech to reduce weather risks and improve air traffic safety. — Arjen Piest, MeteomaticsRead the article →
HeLa Labs
HeLa Labs presented their solution at a demo day with AIR Lab and CAAS, exploring how their technology can support ATM operations across the APAC region, from data processing to real-time decision support.
Meet us
SWITCH 2025
AIR Lab took part in Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH), joining a Lab Crawl and moderating a panel discussion on "Navigating the Future of Air Traffic Management – Startups, Talent & Industry Collaboration". The session brought together voices from Accumulus, Starburst, HeLa Labs and more to explore cross-sector innovation pathways for ATM.
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IMDA Open Innovation Platform
AIR Lab joined IMDA's Open Innovation Platform (OIP) call, opening the door for tech solvers to tackle real Air Traffic Management challenges. With over S$2 million in award monies, the initiative invited startups and innovators to bring their solutions to aviation — and beyond.
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Aerospace Open Innovation Challenge
AIR Lab hosted the Aerospace Open Innovation Challenge in Singapore, bringing together startups and aviation innovators to develop solutions for real ATM challenges. Teams competed to demonstrate how emerging technologies can integrate with live operational infrastructure.
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collaborating?
We're always looking for partners who share our vision of open, collaborative aviation innovation.
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