Inside Changi’s Future as Terminal 5 Takes Shape Through a New Public Exhibition

(NEWS) SINGAPORE, 2026-Jan-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore has taken a public-facing step toward its next major aviation milestone with the launch of T5 In the Making, an immersive exhibition offering visitors an early look at the vision, design, and innovation behind Changi Airport Terminal 5. According to the organisers’ announcement, the exhibition was officially opened by Jeffrey Siow, Acting Minister for Transport and Senior Minister of State for Finance, and is being held at the Arrival Hall of Terminal 3 at Changi Airport. Running from 6 January through March 2026, the free exhibition is jointly organised by the Ministry of Transport, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, and Changi Airport Group, and has already drawn strong public interest, with 15,000 visitors registering since bookings opened in mid-December.

Designed as a narrative journey rather than a traditional display, the exhibition traces how aviation has shaped Singapore’s development while looking ahead to the role Terminal 5 is expected to play in the decades to come. Visitors move through five themed zones, beginning with Changi’s strategic shift from Paya Lebar and progressing through large-scale models, immersive environments, and technology showcases that illustrate the scale and ambition of T5 and the wider Changi East development. The exhibition also highlights how future-facing solutions—ranging from automation and artificial intelligence to sustainability-driven design—are being explored to address challenges such as manpower constraints, an ageing population, and climate change. The experience concludes with interactive AI features that invite visitors to imagine how travel through Changi could evolve once Terminal 5 becomes operational.

Beyond storytelling, T5 In the Making is positioned as both an educational and lifestyle experience. Exhibition ticket holders are offered exclusive shopping and dining promotions across Changi Airport’s terminals, as well as special access to curated experiences from Changi-related attractions and services. As outlined in the press materials, the exhibition reflects Singapore’s broader approach to infrastructure development—one that combines long-term planning, public engagement, and innovation—while reinforcing Changi Airport’s status as a globally recognised aviation hub preparing for its next chapter.

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