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SIA Properties (SIAP)
SIA Properties pushed ahead with building
improvements but delayed a number of
projects in view of the challenging economic
conditions. As the subsidiary responsible
for managing property upgrading and
developments for the SIA Group, SIAP
applied stringent cost control measures
wherever possible.
It put a number of planned building extensions
and upgrades on hold until conditions
improved, but took advantage of a weak
market to replace mechanical and electrical
works in some older buildings.
In Singapore, SIAP projects included the
completion of SIAEC’s Trent Engine
Overhaul Complex and Hangar 3, as well
as the construction of SATS’ Express
Courier Centre 2. It also oversaw the
enlargement and upgrading of a new PPS
Service Centre in Singapore and the
development of a network of computer
server rooms at all major SIA Group
buildings.
Overseas, SIAP upgraded or renovated
Silver Kris Lounges in Melbourne, Osaka
and London Heathrow.
An SIA town and ticket office was developed
in Hiroshima in October 2001. Offices in
Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Surabaya were
upgraded, and offices in Seoul were moved
to new premises.
As at 31 March 2002, the SIA Group owned
20 commercial and 25 residential properties,
and leased 472 properties located in 127
cities in 50 countries.
SilkAir achieved a major milestone when it
employed its first women pilots during the year.
Major Anastasia Gan, who has more than
5400 hours of pilot experience, joined SilkAir
in June 2001 from the Republic of Singapore
Air Force. After aircraft type training, Major
Gan took up flying duties as a First Officer
in March 2002.
In August 2001, SilkAir recruited Cadet Pilot
Vanessa Ess, who is currently undergoing
training at the Singapore Flying College.
Also in August 2001, Mr Chew Choon Seng
handed over the Chairmanship of SilkAir
to Lieutenant-General (NS) Bey Soo
Khiang, after a tenure of six years.
In October 2001, the Singapore High Court
dismissed with costs the case against SilkAir
brought by families of six victims of the
MI185 crash in Palembang. A subsequent
appeal by the families was dismissed by
the Court of Appeal in May 2002.
At the end of the year in review, SilkAir operated
103 scheduled services a week from
Singapore to 21 destinations in the region.
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