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AIR SHOW

AIR SHOW

SINGAPORE AIRSHOW 2014 – the big one.

The last Singapore Airshow, in 2012, significant contribution to the long-term world the opportunity to discuss regional
saw 135,000 visitors and delegates sustainability of the industry and opens security issues and solutions under the
pass through the turnstiles at Changi’s doors to key markets for both local and theme of “Asian Security Dynamics and
special Aviation Exhibition centre on global companies. the Role of Airpower”, among others.
the Eastern tip of Singapore island. The This year will feature special events And for technology geeks, Singapore’s
show directly generated deals to the like the Singapore Airshow Aviation scientific hothouse, A*STAR, will helm
value of more than US$31billion – three Leadership Summit (SAALS). This the Aerospace Technology Leadership
times that of the previous show in 2010. will bring together key global aviation Forum to bring leaders from major
This year should see records broken stakeholders including airlines, aerospace companies such as leading
again, with more than 900 exhibitors, manufacturers, operators, regulators commercial aircraft manufacturers,
hundreds of official delegations and government officials to workshop engine manufacturers, systems and
from more than 50 countries, and an issues such as regulatory support, components houses and aviation
increase on 2012’s 44,000+ were trade sustainability, and the balance needed maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO)
delegates, with a large proportion of for seamless connectivity. Speakers will companies share their insights on the
those from overseas. include Lui Tuck Yew, Singapore Minister challenges and directions of research
According to Jimmy Lau (above for Transport, as well as Tony Tyler, IATA and development in commercial aviation.
right), MD of organising company CEO. The APSEC (Asia Pacific Security The show’s conference aspect alone
Experia Events, Singapore’s economy Conference) gathering will also give high- promises to be a major attraction – and
overall also benefitted from the event to level delegations from defence officials, that’s without all the new hardware
the tune of some US$170 million-plus military personnel, academics, analysts and services exhibitors displaying their
in indirect revenues. These came from and industry leaders from around the wares and expertise.
visitors for accommodation, eating out,
relaxing and transport. And, Lau added,
with a very high level of repeat bookings The Americans are coming
for this year, it looks like exhibitors are Singapore Airshow 2014 will see the largest US presence yet with more
continuing to find value in showcasing than 150 U.S. companies overall, and 70 in the U.S. pavilion. Kirk Wagar, the
their innovations and technologies at U.S. Ambassador to Singapore said, “The United States is very proud to be
the event. Feature Country at the 2014 Singapore Airshow. We have a rich history in
both commercial and military aviation and look forward to demonstrating
“The networking and business the best in American aviation here.” The U.S. Department of Commerce and
opportunities that Singapore Airshow Department of Defence will be working closely with the business community
provides for the region and beyond to highlight American participation at the new U.S. Business Forum for
make it a critical part of the ecosystem American exhibitors in order to capitalise on Singapore’s standing as Asia’s
of Singapore’s aviation and aerospace aviation hub, say the US representatives.
industry,” he said, noting that it makes a

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