Singapore Airshow, Asia’s most influential aerospace and defence exhibition, is taking a step towards sustainability as it welcomes a significantly larger gathering of international exhibitors.
Returning to a full-scale edition, the event is set to make a strong comeback from 20-25 February 2024 with over 1,000 participating companies from more than 50 countries/ regions, and the return of Weekend@Airshow (formerly known as Public Days).
This year’s lineup is extensive, with 90% of the top 20 global aviation companies in attendance; including well-known exhibitors like Airbus, AVIC, BAE Systems, Boeing, Bombardier, COMAC, Dassault, GE Aerospace, General Dynamics, Honeywell, L3Harris, Leonardo, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Rolls-Royce, RTX, Safran, ST Engineering, Textron Aviation, and Thales; making the event a truly global gathering.
Moreover, there will be 16 country pavilions of which China, the Czech Republic and Korea be first-time country pavilions.
As a platform that fosters collaboration and helps chart a transformative
course for the aerospace and defence industry, this ninth edition of the Singapore Airshow will see industry leaders, government officials, and military delegations converge at Changi Exhibition Centre to engage in discussions, exchange ideas, and drive strategic conversations on sustainable aviation.
Spectacular flying displays will include the Indian Air Force’s Sarang aerobatic team; the C919, a narrow-body airliner and the ARJ21 regional jet developed by Chinese aircraft manufacturer COMAC, which will make their maiden participation at this edition of Singapore Airshow.
Sustainability at the core of Singapore Airshow 2024
As the aviation industry adapts to the challenges posed by climate change, Singapore Airshow 2024 stands as a beacon of innovation and collaboration, taking the event’s inclusion of the sustainability message to the next level with a series of strategic forums as well as exhibits.
From electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOLs) by Eve Air Mobility and Wisk Aero to Neste with sustainable aviation fuel, the event will also showcase a slew of sustainable aviation solutions that are commercially ready or in development, to enable collaborations and new partnerships that are key to the broader adoption and scalability of sustainable solutions.
Oliver Plogmann, Partner, Singapore, McKinsey & Company said: “As a platform for the aviation and aerospace sector, Singapore Airshow is a catalyst for collaboration on a global scale.
“With the commitment of the industry to be net zero by 2050, such platforms are imperative as they bring together the ideas, innovation, and new technologies that will propel the industry towards a more sustainable future. We are pleased to contribute to the discussions on sustainable aviation technologies with the industry at Singapore Airshow 2024, as they chart the way forward.”
McKinsey will also lead a breakfast discussion with the Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, Han Kok Juan, on the subject of sustainability, and the role that the sector in the Asia Pacific region can play as it transforms to meet the 2050 goal.
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Feb 19, 2024 – 10:07 am
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