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Rolls-Royce's facility in Singapore's Seletar aerospace park manufactures about 90% of its annual fan blades for civil jet engines, totaling approximately 5,000 blades. This facility, operational since 2012, supports both new engine production and maintenance, translating into around 700 engine sets annually.

Rolls-Royce employs about 700 people in Singapore, contributing 2.7% of its £18.9 billion revenue. The aerospace sector in Singapore is expanding, with December data showing a 35.9% growth in aerospace output.

Other manufacturers, such as Thales and Pratt & Whitney, also operate extensively in Singapore. The government has been fostering the aerospace industry since the 1960s, aiming to diversify and boost the sector amidst rising operational costs. The upcoming new airport terminal is expected to enhance connectivity and support further growth in the aviation industry.