An important turning point in Singapore's aviation industry has been reached with the formal onset of construction on Terminal 5 (T5) at Changi Airport. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong presided over the groundbreaking ceremony on May 14, 2025, which marked the beginning of what is expected to be Changi Airport's most extensive expansion to date. Built to handle the expected increase in air traffic throughout Asia, T5 is set to revolutionise aviation standards when it is finished in the mid-2030s.
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Changi Airport In Singapore Starts Work For New Terminal
Singapore has begun work on Changi Airport’s Terminal 5, a massive expansion set to handle 50 million passengers yearly. With pandemic-ready features and a third runway, it aims to boost capacity and global connectivity by the mid-2030s

The Jewel Rain Vortex at Singapore's Changi Airport is the world's tallest indoor waterfall
Photo: JoPanuwatD/Shutterstock
The Jewel Rain Vortex at Singapore's Changi Airport is the world's tallest indoor waterfall
Photo: JoPanuwatD/Shutterstock

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