14 AEROSPACEMANUFACTURING | jANUARy 2010
EvEnts I Singapore airShow
Asia’s biggest for aviation’s finest
As preparations gather pace, the Singapore Airshow – Asia’s largest and one of
the world’s top three aerospace and defence exhibitions – is set to deliver 360°
of opportunities!
H
eld during 2-7 February 2010,
event organisers, Singapore
Airshow & Events (SAe) claim
the show will witness the participation of
over 800 exhibiting companies from over
40 countries. Notably, 62 of the top 100
aerospace companies, such as Boeing,
EADS, Honeywell, Lockheed Martin,
Northrop Grumman and Rolls-Royce
will be taking part in next year’s show,
while Mitsubishi Aircraft, developer of
the Mitsubishi Regional Jet, together
with Liebherr-Aerospace and B/E
Aerospace, make their debuts.
Reflecting strong exhibitor confidence,
more than 85% of the 2008 exhibitors
are returning for the 2010 event, many initiatives – will be introduced and even conference, jointly organised by the
of whom are also coming back in a more co-located events will be held Singapore Institute of Aerospace
bigger way. Switzerland, New Zealand, during show days to further engage our Engineers (SIAE) and the Republic of
Russia and Romania have confirmed participants.” Singapore Air Force (RSAF), aims to
their inaugural presence, with the The Singapore Airshow Aviation cultivate the sharing of knowledge and
number of country pavilions standing at Leadership Summit (SAALS) 2010, a expertise by professionals within the
20 – a 25% increase compared to 2008. collaborative effort of the Civil Aviation aerospace community.
The Singapore Pavilion will also see Authority of Singapore (CAAS), Another highlight will be the launch of
significant growth with an additional International Air Transport Association the Hosted Buyer Programme organised
50% increase in exhibition space. (IATA), Ministry of Transport (MOT) by SAe, in collaboration with International
And with the region viewed as the and SAe, is the only event of its Enterprise Singapore (IE Singapore) and
‘hot spot’ for growth in aerospace, the kind in the industry that combines the Association of Aerospace Industries
Singapore Airshow will continue to play participants from regulators, private Singapore (AAIS). The programme aims to
a strategic role in acting as an effective sector, government, and airline operators. bring together key procurement decision
springboard to Asia-Pacific markets. Highlighting the challenges faced by the makers from global airlines, airports,
Jimmy Lau, managing director of SAe aerospace industry, SAALS will carry the MRO companies and OEMs, seeking
said: “Singapore Airshow is all about theme ‘Battling the Crisis, Shaping the to fulfil their buying needs, with leading
our promise to deliver opportunities to Future’, reflecting the conference’s focus manufacturers and suppliers.
our exhibitors, trade visitors, partners on issues created by the global economic Exhibitors can also look forward to
and foreign dignitaries. The 2010 event slowdown, ranging from environment, the first Business Forums event where
is aimed at enhancing the experience liberalisation and security challenges to aerospace buyers, senior executives
and maximising the value that our strategic trends facing the region. from government agencies and industry
participants will get from being at the Also held in conjunction with the leaders share valuable insights and
show. New initiatives like the inaugural Singapore Airshow 2010 is a new strategic guidance on how to tap business
Business Forums and the Green Pavilion conference – the New Challenges in opportunities in the key markets of
– where environmentally minded Aerospace Technology & Maintenance China, India and the Middle East. ❙
exhibitors will be showcasing their green Conference (NCATMC). This www.singaporeairshow.com.sg
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