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! Held 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 of whom are also coming back in a bigger way. Switzerland, New Zealand, Russia and Romania have confirmed their inaugural presence, with the number of country pavilions standing at 20 - a 25% increase compared to 2008. The Singapore Pavilion will also see significant growth with an additional 50% increase in exhibition space.
And with the region viewed as the ‘hot spot' for growth in aerospace, the Singapore Airshow will continue to play a strategic role in acting as an effective springboard to Asia-Pacific markets.
Jimmy Lau, managing director of SAe said: “Singapore Airshow is all about our promise to deliver opportunities to our exhibitors, trade visitors, partners and foreign dignitaries. Despite the global economic downturn, the Singapore Airshow has proven to be one of the most anticipated international aviation shows and is a must-attend event in the industry's global calendar. The 2010 event is aimed at enhancing the experience and maximising the value that our participants will get from being at the show. New initiatives like the inaugural Business Forums and the Green Pavilion – where environmentally-minded exhibitors will be showcasing their green initiatives - will be introduced and even more co-located events will be held during show days to further engage our participants.”
The Singapore Airshow Aviation Leadership Summit (SAALS) 2010, a collaborative effort of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), International Air Transport Association (IATA), Ministry of Transport (MOT) and SAe, is the only event of its kind in the industry that combines participants from regulators, private sector, government, and airline operators. Highlighting the challenges faced by the aerospace industry, SAALS will carry the theme ‘Battling the Crisis, Shaping the Future', reflecting the conference's focus on issues created by the global economic slowdown, ranging from environment, liberalisation and security challenges to strategic trends facing the region.
Held in conjunction with the Singapore Airshow 2010 is a new conference – the New Challenges in Aerospace Technology & Maintenance Conference (NCATMC). This conference, jointly organised by the Singapore Institute of Aerospace Engineers (SIAE) and the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), aims to cultivate the sharing of knowledge and expertise by professionals within the aerospace community.
Another highlight will be the launch of the Hosted Buyer Programme organised by SAe, in collaboration with International Enterprise Singapore (IE Singapore) and the Association of Aerospace Industries Singapore (AAIS). The programme aims to bring together key procurement decision makers from global airlines, airports, MRO companies and OEMs, seeking to fulfil their buying needs, with leading manufacturers and suppliers.
Exhibitors can also look forward to the first Business Forums event where aerospace buyers, senior executives from government agencies and industry leaders share valuable insights and strategic guidance on how to tap business opportunities in the key markets of China, India and the Middle East.
“With the economy showing signs of a recovery, we are optimistic there will be a more sustained growth by the first quarter of 2010 when the Airshow is staged,” concludes Lau. “We are poised to leverage on these opportunities when the upturn takes off.”
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