Oct 2024
Changi launches new fleet, enhances sea rescue capabilities
Learn about the new sea vessels introduced recently as part of CAG’s ongoing investment in technology, training and equipment to enhance passenger safety.
Sep 2024
Exploring XSP – an intro to aviation at Seletar Airport
It may be the smaller of Singapore’s two civilian airports, but like Changi, Seletar Airport is also a hub of aviation activity. Learn more about the many different types of flights that Seletar handles.
Jun 2024
How Changi gets aircraft ready from touchdown to turnaround
From the moment a plane touches down, a flurry of activity goes on to get it ready for its next flight. See how teams work together like clockwork to turn the aircraft around.
May 2024
Changi Airport gears up to tap on solar power
Learn what goes on behind-the-scenes as Changi Airport overcomes unique challenges in a 24/7 operations environment to install Singapore’s largest single-site rooftop solar panels system.
Apr 2024
Five things you did not know about the runway
Runways are a key component of airport infrastructure, ensuring that planes take-off and land safely. Learn five fun facts that you may not know about a runway.
Mar 2024
Eggs-traordinary sustainability - CAG upcycles Easter décor
Sustainability is a huge consideration for CAG’s horticulture team when planning festive displays. This Easter, learn how the team upcycles the décor by diversifying colour palettes and incorporating new elements.
Feb 2024
Take a BTS look at how CAG set up our booth at Airshow 2024
Producing an engaging tradeshow booth requires both creative ideation and meticulous planning. Take a look behind-the-scenes at how CAG prepared our booth for Singapore Airshow 2024.
Jan 2024
Introducing technology to aid wildlife management at Changi
Learn how a team at Changi keeps wildlife away from flight operations, ensuring that the airport continues to operate with the highest levels of safety.
Dec 2023
How your online gift purchase reaches you from overseas
Have you ever wondered how Christmas gifts purchased online make their way to your doorstep, and how many parties are involved round the clock to fulfil that shipment?
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Dec 2023
A peek into the world of Changi’s baggage handling systems
Go behind-the-scenes for an exclusive look at where bags are stored before one’s flight, and the unseen systems that transport thousands of bags daily across Changi Airport.
Nov 2023
Scaling great heights to keep Changi’s facade clean
As a key aviation hub, it is important for Changi and Jewel to keep their façade in tiptop condition. Learn what goes on behind-the-scenes to plan the cleaning process for these national icons.
Nov 2023
Changi Airport harnesses AI for smarter security screening
At Changi Airport, safety and security is our top priority. CAG is trialling the use of artificial intelligence to speed up security screening process while bringing about an improved passenger experience.
Oct 2023
Strengthening the bridges of Changi
Changi renews resilience of bridges straddling across the heart of the bustling Airport Boulevard, revitalising them to bear the weight of aviation going forward for decades into the future.
Aug 2023
Preparing for T2’s re-opening: The Role of ORAT
Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer, commonly known as ORAT, is a comprehensive process that ensures a seamless transition from construction to full-scale operations.
Aug 2023
Changi unveils new innovation to automate aerobridge docking
In its continuous innovation journey, CAG collaborated with its vendor to leverage technology to dock the aerobridge safely and smoothly at a touch of a button, freeing up staff from the current manual process.
Jun 2023
How Changi keeps its airside workers cool
From a new refresh pod to water trucks and UV arm sleeves, find out what it takes to beat the heat.
Jun 2023
Four fascinating facts you never knew about runway maintenance
What looks seemingly simple on the surface is actually a complex, time-pressed task to maintain the safety of Changi’s runways. Watch how the team makes it happen.
May 2023
Keeping Changi clean, naturally
Gardens and water features are an integral part of Changi Airport’s design. Learn about the innovative solution being trialled to keep them clean, naturally.
May 2023
Exclusive photo journey through old Seletar Airport
Changi Journeys shares an exclusive last walkthrough of old Seletar Airport, before it was handed over to Singapore Land Authority.
Apr 2023
Award winning idea – automating runway condition report
Collaboration between teams resulted in an award winning idea to provide timely updates to pilots and air traffic controllers on runway surface condition.
Mar 2023
Firing up for aircraft emergency training
To ensure that Changi Airport’s Airport Emergency Service are fully trained to put out aircraft fires, they need to go through a rite of passage in the form of a hot fire drill in an aircraft simulator.
Feb 2023
Changi prototypes smart tech to transform future airport operations
Changi Airport has embarked on a trial to shape the future concept of operations for baggage transportation, through the use of autonomous solutions to improve baggage delivery efficiency.
Feb 2023
Behind the magic of Disney100 at Jewel
This year, the world celebrates 100 years of storytelling from The Walt Disney Company. Learn what went on behind-the-scenes, as the team at Jewel raced against time to launch the Disney100 celebrations.
Dec 2022
Keeping track of your bag’s journey
Understanding the anxiety of delayed or lost baggage, Changi Airport Group embarked on a baggage transformation journey to improve passengers’ overall travel experience, via a personalised baggage tracking application.
Nov 2022
Air travel during wet season - Changi has you covered
With the peak travel season coinciding with the annual rainy season, Changi has put in place a slew of measures to make travel smooth despite possible showers.
Oct 2022
Turning around an A380 jet
Plane spotters always delight at spotting this superjumbo, but what does this mean for the airport and how different is it to turnaround such a large aircraft, compared to other wide body aircraft?
Jun 2022
How Changi Airport battled the pandemic: a documentary
When the Covid-19 pandemic struck, Changi had to transform into frontline battle stations overnight, while the airport community had to rise to the challenge to protect the health and safety of its passengers.
May 2022
Behind-the-scenes at Changi, from dawn to dusk
Changi Airport is abuzz with activity throughout the day, with a lot more action that happens out of the passenger’s eye, just so that they can be ensured a smooth, seamless and enjoyable travel experience.
Apr 2022
Changi Airport’s sustainability outlook
As the aviation industry embarks on our recovery journey, environmental sustainability will take on an increasingly important focus at Changi Airport, to build a more sustainable and resilient air hub.
Mar 2022
Enhancing aircraft safety through real-time runway surface condition report
Changi Airport has operationalised a new runway condition reporting system which can automatically assess and relay any change in runway surface characteristics to air traffic controllers and pilots in real-time.
Feb 2022
Keeping Changi cool with less energy
CAG's de-carbonisation efforts centres around reducing energy consumption. Our chiller plant upgrade project illustrates the airport's commitment to lower our carbon footprint and serve travellers more sustainably.
Jan 2022
Another leap forward in the digital transformation of the Changi air cargo hub
Digital transformation of the Changi air cargo hub just got a booster jab in the arm – with the Truck Dock Slot Booking initiative.
Dec 2021
How Changi Airport braved a second Covid-19 year
2021 started on a hopeful note with the arrival of the Covid-19 vaccines, but as the year progressed, the virus threw out some curve balls. Changi Journeys looks back on the key milestones in Changi Airport in 2021.
Dec 2021
Changi’s new layer of defence against flash floods
Flash floods have become increasingly prevalent in recent years. To ensure that the airport’s infrastructure is climate-resilient, CAG has added another layer of defence against flash floods – google drains.
Nov 2021
Harnessing technology to transform Changi’s airside
As travel gradually resumes across the world, Changi continues to push ahead with technological innovations, especially in the airside, to enhance productivity
Oct 2021
Training Changi’s airside drivers, ‘Daytona USA’ style
Ensuring Changi’s airside workers are equipped with the right qualifications, skills and safety awareness is one of the ways Changi maintains high safety standards in the aerodrome.
Sep 2021
Breathing Cleaner Air into Changi Airport’s Passenger Terminals
As international borders start to reopen, Changi Airport has deployed innovative technologies to enhance the indoor air quality in its terminal buildings.
Aug 2021
Powering innovations at Changi through DIVA
Innovation is key to Changi Airport’s development. Learn how DIVA fosters a culture of continuous innovation at Changi, and some of its new projects.
Aug 2021
Improving Changi’s baggage system performance
Changi Airport’s baggage handling system has evolved over the years. Understand how the team implemented a holistic analysis tool to improve the overall performance of the whole system.
Jul 2021
Automating the transport of baggage in Changi Airport
Innovation and technology are important to Changi Airport’s progress. Learn how CAG is continuing along its innovation journey during this period, to automate the transport of baggage at the airside.
Jul 2021
Building Changi from ground up – commemorating Changi’s 40th anniversary
Commemorating Changi’s 40th anniversary this July, we take a look back at the airport’s humble beginnings, how the decision was made to move from its former location and why it operates the way it does today.
Jun 2021
How Changi enhanced infection prevention in the terminals
To ensure the safe re-opening of Changi’s terminal buildings, Changi Airport Group has been working closely with the authorities to put in place a spectrum of infection prevention and control measures.
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Jun 2021
The science of a deep clean
In the current climate, cleaning is one important task undertaken to prevent the spread of viruses. Besides ensuring that the airport is spick and span, Changi has also added a regular disinfection regime.
May 2021
A look into the future of Changi’s Airport Emergency Service
More sophisticated technology and a workforce well-trained to handle such equipment – these are some glimpses into what the future of Changi Airport’s emergency service looks like.
April 2021
Keeping Changi Airport safe and deficiency-free
For the 40th consecutive year since 1981, Changi Airport has been rated deficiency-free by IFALPA, a testament that Changi Airport is one of the safest airports in the world to land and take-off.
March 2021
Technology in the pipeline – Changi’s new fire hydrant system
When Changi’s fire hydrant system was due for replacement, the project team explored new technology to extend the pipes’ lifespan by more than three times. Find out more about the technology used.
February 2021
Behind the scenes exclusive - How Changi got Singapore’s largest vaccination centre up and running in 7-days
Changi Journeys takes an exclusive look into how CAG managed to turn Terminal 4, with operations currently suspended, into Singapore’s largest Covid-19 vaccination centre in just seven days.
February 2021
Staying true to Changi’s sustainable commitment
With the release of Changi Airport Group’s Sustainability Report 2019/2020, Changi Journeys takes a closer look at how the air hub continues its sustainability efforts amidst the pandemic.
December 2020
Staying prepared for an airport emergency
Though Covid-19 has resulted in fewer planes flying in and out of Changi, the airport has not lowered its guard when it comes to aircraft emergency preparedness. Find out what went on at Exercise Bobcat 2020.
December 2020
How businesses at Changi are adapting to Covid-19
The airport community has stepped up to the plate to keep visitors and staff safe amidst Covid-19. Here’s a look at how businesses in Changi have also played their part, all while adapting and innovating to survive.
November 2020
What goes on behind the world’s tallest indoor waterfall?
Standing 40 metres tall with water cascading down from the dome-shaped roof of Jewel, the HSBC Rain Vortex is the world’s tallest indoor waterfall. Changi Journeys followed the Jewel team to gain a deeper understanding of the science behind the 7-storey wonder.
November 2020
Skytrains – Where are they now?
With the pandemic derailing the travel plans of millions worldwide, Changi Journeys takes a behind-the-scenes look at what the 22 Skytrains have been up to and the work that goes into keeping them in good shape.
November 2020
Upcycling for the year end festive season at Changi
For the Horticulture team at CAG, this year’s festive displays take on a special meaning. Check out how they created some of the airport’s year-end festive displays from upcycled materials.
August 2020
How driving in Changi’s airside is a different ball game
With many vehicles constantly moving about the airside roads, ever wondered how it is like to drive or to move around at the airside of Changi Airport? Driving at the airside, as it turns out, actually involves a much more stringent set of guidelines than driving on the roads of Singapore.
July 2020
Keeping Changi Airport free of wildlife
Keeping the skies above Changi free of birds is critical for safe flight operations – hitting a bird can greatly damage an airplane, and endanger the lives of passengers in it. Find out how Changi keeps the aerodrome free of birds and other wildlife.
July 2020
Meet the sculptors of Changi Airport’s first impressions
From the roads your car glides on, to the vibrant roadside vegetation and clearly marked road signs, the Changi experience begins as soon as you get on Airport Boulevard.
Changi Journeys brings you behind-the-scenes stories of the teams who make this first impression that much more special.
June 2020
How air cargo is adapting to the new normal
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought about global travel restrictions and lockdowns on an unprecedented scale. This has led to the suspension of passenger flights, resulting in an acute loss of bellyhold cargo capacity globally.
June 2020
Covid-19: Taking care of grounded aircraft at Changi
As airlines reduced their flights due to tighter border controls across the world amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, most of the aircraft from Singapore-based airlines are now parked in Changi Airport’ s airside.
May 2020
Ensuring every take off and landing goes smoothly at Changi
Not many are aware that creating a safe environment for flights at airports require many parties working together to safeguard different touch points, from the runway to the terminals.
April 2020
Innovating to keep staff safe during COVID-19
As the number of Covid-19 cases started to rise, Changi Airport Group assembled a project squad to set up an online temperature submission system for staff. Find out how the team tweaked an existing platform for marketing campaigns to do it.
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February 2020
5 interesting facts about Terminal 2’s flight info display flip boards
Serving more than 20 million passengers every year, T2's flight information display flip boards have seen it all. Here are 5 interesting facts.
January 2020
How a Firefly plane turns around in Seletar Airport
With a turnaround time of only 30 minutes, learn how Seletar Airport gets Firefly planes ready for takeoff in this Changi Journeys photo special.