SBC 1981 - The Changi Take-off
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- Singapore’s Changi Airport opened in 1981. This programme traces the conception of the airport, covering why it was needed, why the location was chosen, and follows the construction and testing process.
We thoroughly enjoyed your story about the development of Changi Airport in Singapore. We were resident on the island for some 15 years altogether where I was working for an American company. In 1981, we returned to the United States on holiday, leaving from Paya Lebar Airport and returning to the newly-opened Changi Airport. Now we are retired and living in Southern California, during which time we have seen a number of documentaries on Singapore, including Changi Airport along with the development of the MRT. Both of these projects were truly engineering marvels. We returned to Singapore on holiday in 1995 and again in 2016. These fond memories are truly treasured.
How was Singapore back then?
22:46 deep respect to the Japanese people who built Changi even at a loss yet marched on to fulfill the contract and expected quality
first time I heard Japanese built Changi, where is the source of this info?
@@ppaz1956 see the mentioned time frame where the manager from Takenaka Corporation was interviewed.
@@ppaz1956 Takenaka is the company responsible for the construction works at Changi, even now, they are still contracted at Changi.
The Concorde at 3:20 is probably one of the rarest Concorde variants, only lasted from 1977 until 1980. IIRC part of the reason why the deal between British Airways and Singapore Airlines fell through was due to Tun Dr Mahathir (Also a new Malaysian Prime Minister in 1981) threatened to cancel important contracts that would leave Singapore dry (quite literally, since Singapore needed clean water from Malaysia). At that time, the Singapore Concordes going to London would fly above Terengganu and disrupt locals with loud sonic booms. In the end, due to threats and higher fuel prices the Concorde program eventually stopped in SEA regions, only going as far as Hong Kong in Asia.
I love how this documentary has a 1950’s vibe, although it’s made in the 80’s
80s is ASEAN 50s
Wait till you see thier 70s in the 90s and early 2000s
@@markos.5539 Not in Singapore
@@SuperValue350People in the 80s were still living in villages btw
Thank you for uploading. This explain why Singapore these days is so far ahead in so many ways. The very advanced level of planning, coordination, prioritisation and cooperation between teams is breathtaking. The decision to keep consultants at the minimum and keep the knowledge in-house is what a lot of companies should learn from. Obviously the Singapore government had confidence in its people and willing to invest in its people.
The people in the airport in the documentary were members of the public when it was opened for tours before it began operations. I was there as an 11 year old and was mesmerized by how advanced it was 😂
I love Changi Airport. It's truly one of the most beloved institutions in Singapore.
Now its a financial and business centre. Singapore is richer than its peasant neighbours
Really agree
The airport itself is a tourist attraction. I prefer to change flights in Singapore and spend time in the airport.
I was born in 1981.. same year as changi official opening.. wondering how old were those engineers and workers who build changi airport tirelessly will be right now.. thank you, pioneers once again..
True
Same age as ur parents
When Changi Airport was opened in July 1981, it was big international news n was even featured on the cover page of the global magazine Time as It was a mammoth airport at that time. Singapore had arrived.
Soon it started a trend n other cities followed suit by building big airports eg.HK, Seoul, Osaka, Bangkok KL etc.
Glad to say I was one of the privileged first passengers to test out Changi airport by flying off on Singapore Airlines from there to Taiwan in May 1981 as arranged by CAAS before it was opened to start operations. It was my first time seeing an aerobridge.
I went via highway PIE which was also brand new and there was hardly any traffic.
It was also the funeral day of ex president Sheares.
16:54 almost thought that dude was sunbathing... lolx... he was in fact operating the machine.
A combination of work & Leisure?...
@@paulsz6194 Work-Life Balance in 1981
That's what I call enjoying your work 😄
I grew up going to old Paya lebar to watch planes,.... but in Changi,.. I was in awe of the airport and the planes. This video brought many beautiful memories.
I see.
Miss the old terminal 1 viewing gallery. It was really long and nice.
me too, I loved going there in my teenage years!
Me too
had the privilege of working in Changi from '88 to '95. Very well run and super efficient (and no I'm not a Singaporean).
Amazing achievement for a small but big heart country n people❣️
Feels like Germany could learn something from this (not that they didn't build Tegel almost overnight)
How did you manage to download this video from the National Archives?
Screen recordng then upload
As an Indonesian in 1988-90, I only heard about how great is Changi Airport from my Uncle and Auntie that frequently fly to SIN, and in 2007 finally the first time I landed at Changi T2 and depart from T1 so happy and now already experienced for T3 also.
It's T4 already and in 10 yrs will have T5..but came covid
When there when I was 8 yrs old, cannot forget the waterfalls.
That was only a small waterfall, Jewel’s waterfall looks more fascinating.
I was a very young boy when my flight landed at Changi in late December 1981. I still remember that day, basically love at first sight. 40+ years, and gazillion of airports later, Changi is still my favorite.
Grea so interesting, eye opening. From the sea, land was reclaimed and from the barren land an airport was built to become the best airport in the world............... Amazing.
16:43 When you need to crack an unopened pistachio.
Seriously, Changi is still an engineering marvel today.
Wow! Thanks for this! Super informative!
Oh hello
Never knew so much planning were involved, salute to all making Changi Airport what it’s today.
Amazing executive ability of the Singapore government, very impressive.
was working in changi airbase in the 70s the good old lazy days before all this technology today
57:08 Garuda Indonesia Retro Livery brings a lot of Memories!
Singapore builds new airport, where the original terminal is still in use, having been expanded over the years.
Manila, builds new airport terminal which is obsolete by 1993.
But hey, you can experience both the world's best and (one of) the worst airports with just a short 3 hour flight😛
Really excited to know the history of one of the world Best airport.
How was this video taken in an era when drone didn't exist? Helicopter?
48:07 this is currently JEWEL stands..
1980 and they have plans to extend beyond 2000....
It’s long term thinking.., They only opened Terminal5 three or four years ago..
Damn solid perfect upload
I like how we used NS men to test the facilities :D
Amazing video! Thank you for sharing these with all of us. Brings back memories of me as a 7 year old going to the airport when it first opened. My treat was a violet crumble chocolate that day.
Interesting but I never heard Changi pronounced Chungi.
at time Airport was so cool
Cool! Thanks for uploading
I am the baby on the first flight from KL...wow amazing
Very cute and handsome aren't you lol
Our National Pride 🇸🇬
We know that jewel is not exist
CHANGI AIRPORT CREATES A HISTORY OF WHAT NOTHING OTHER AIRPORT HAS IN THE WORLD FROM THOSE DAYS UNTIL TODAY!! Look at the difference of what Changi Airport was then until today!!
How about t2 and 3
3:21 Singapore Airlines Concorde
Good catch!
It was-on lease from British airways . It was really done for marketing purposes.singapore airlines quickly realised it could only be flown with a small measure of success (at super sonic speed) over the Indian ocean .
@Sheng Fong Tan yes it is
Wow 👍♥️
People are more respectfully dressed back then. The ladies these days wear very little showing a lot of skina
People had no sense of fashion back then....................
@@bingbong7777 😂
Well, at least now we got a lot to see 🙈🙈😍
@@louiemarcsalva 👍
@lati long Yes I think still can see sleeveless but in a more modest way. The sleeveless now is one big area 🙂
my first visit to changi was at my 7yo... and i'm 50yo soon... transitting at there last week... she is still beautiful... even more
Wait so air force planes flew from changi to paya lebar and commercial planes flew from paya lebar to changi airport damn thats crazy
Saw this back in 1981 as a child and a year later, flew off to the States ... miss the trishaw near departure hall
I remember that trishaw you speak of!
Most modern airport in 1980s
In the past
1980s Changi Airport looks way bigger than my country’s current airport 😑😑😑
I always wondered whether the old sq livery was yellow and black, or still just yellow and navy blue like today
Hello Guys i'm going to make a Music Video Based on Queen
How far Singapore changi airport has advanced…
When is this video dated, the quality and narrative is just classic.
the closing music at 56:48 is carillon by Simon Park
They had that technology more than 40 years ago! Amazing!
Terminal 1 always the best 👍👍👍👍
i'm Indonesian i'm very satisfied about this video because it was educating about this airport. btw how about your opinion about Changi airport in the present and its opposite airport CGK airport INA ? please your answer and thank you.
Excellent !! Chinese Managers are the BEST
Extraordinary achievement.
Thanks Lee Kwan Yeww ❤
I just realized the concorde
awesome, awesome leaders
😮Nice doc👍
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What a fascinating documentary not just how ground-breaking Changi Airport was from conceptualization to construction, but how these solid foundations that Changi Airport was built upon has gone on to continue to secure the global position of Changi Airport as being the best in the world.
Thank you for giving us this opportunity to take a fascinating peek back into time to Singapore of the 70s and 80s.
Constructing such a massive structure without the conveniences and technology of the modern era is truly indeed amazing and inspiring!
EPIC~!
Less population at changi ? Bullshit.
Changi has millions of resident now.