Tan Siew Huay

Ms. Tan Siew Huay serves as Director (Special Projects – International Air Law) at the CAAS, focusing on international air law matters including air law training at the Singapore Aviation Academy. Up to 31 December 2023, she was Director (Legal),  heading the CAAS Legal Division which, among other things, provides advice and legal support to the Authority, its management and Divisions on matters and issues that arise from CAAS’ functions (which include aviation regulatory, aerospace and air transport development and air navigation services functions) and sees to the insurances of CAAS.

She has represented Singapore in ICAO Legal Committee and Assembly Sessions and ICAO-sponsored Conferences on Air Law in 1999, 2009, 2010 and 2014. In the 2014 Conference, she was President of the Conference and Chairperson of the Whole and the Conference concluded the Montreal Protocol 2014. From 2018 to 2024, she was Chairperson of the ICAO Legal Committee which plays a crucial role in developing air law treaties and addressing key legal issues affecting international civil aviation. Notably, the Legal Committee reviewed the ICAO Rules for the Settlement of Differences which had last been amended in 1975. The revised Rules as recommended by the Committee were approved by the Council in November 2024. She continues to represent Singapore at ICAO and contributes actively in the international air law field including air law training at the Singapore Aviation Academy.