MORE than 4,000 runners from 116 organisations across the aviation community in Singapore participated in the Aviation Run organised by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations.

"With the generous support of the organisations and individuals, the Aviation Run raised S$218,000 (US$156,000) for the Community Chest," said a CAAS press release.

The Aviation Run also sought to foster closer ties among members of the aviation community. The high turnout and benevolent contributions by the community exemplified the strong spirit of partnership and camaraderie within the community, said the release.

Leaders and senior executives from the aviation organisations ran alongside Tranport Minister Raymond Lim, who was the honoured guest at the event.

"The impressive turnout by the aviation community at today's Aviation Run and its contribution to the Community Chest reflects the commitment of the community to work together to help the less fortunate," said CAAS director general Yap Ong Heng.

"Today's event is also a celebration of the aviation industry in Singapore. Despite the economic downturn and the impact on the industry, the industry is a robust one and will grow even stronger in the years to come," he said.

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