Temasek Polytechnic (TP) and Lufthansa Technical Training, Germany (LTT) signed a landmark Cooperation Agreement on Friday, 19 Oct 2007, which allows students from the Diploma in Aerospace Engineering and Diploma in Aerospace Electronics to undergo an exclusive Aerospace training programme administered jointly by Temasek Engineering School and LTT. To better facilitate this training of specialised manpower, an LTT Training Centre will complete its set up at the polytechnic in January 2008, where both TP students and industry professionals will be trained. Comments by Temasek Polytechnic’s Principal & CEO: Mr Boo Kheng Hua.
“With the setting up of the LTT Training Centre in TP, we are looking forward to becoming one of Singapore’s premier aerospace training hubs, moulding our students to be top quality licensed aircraft engineers who will be much sought after in the aviation industry”. Comments by other Distinguished Guests about the TP-LTT Collaboration. Mr Christoph Meyerrose, (Managing Director, Lufthansa Technical Training, Germany)
“Lufthansa Technical Training is proud to partner with TP, and is eager to offer its experience-driven courses to the entire Singaporean and regional aviation industry from its new home on the TP campus.” Mr Lim Kim Choon, (Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, CAAS)
“Given the buoyant aviation scene, we have seen the emergence of budget carriers as well as the impending introduction of the new Airbus 380 aircraft by various airlines. This exponential growth must be supported by skilled aircraft engineers and technicians. In this regard, we are pleased that Singapore’s Temasek Polytechnic and Germany’s Lufthansa Technical Training have integrated their expertise and resources to offer an aircraft maintenance training programme in Singapore. This programme, which meets the CAAS's latest maintenance personnel licensing standards, aims to produce competent professionals to meet the dynamic needs of the aviation industry. We are confident that students who graduate from this training programme will be sought after by the aviation industry." Mr Manohar Khiatani,(Assistant Managing Director, Singapore Economic Development Board)
“The global aerospace outlook continues to be positive, with Asia Pacific being one of the leading growth regions. Given our reputation as an aerospace hub, Singapore is well-positioned to tap on the opportunities arising from this strong growth. The availability of well trained manpower is critical for the growth of our aerospace industry. We therefore welcome the partnership between Temasek Polytechnic and Lufthansa Technical Training to offer an integrated Aerospace diploma training programme. This initiative will not only enhance Singapore's manpower capabilities to meet the needs of the local aerospace industry, but also strengthens our position as a regional training campus for the aerospace industry." | 
