Singapore Airshow 2020: A strategic node in the global aerospace and defence ecosystem
The trade segment of the Singapore Airshow 2020 concluded with firm support from exhibitors and key industry stakeholders, underscoring the position of Singapore Airshow as a strategic platform to build networks and forge strategic partnerships, facilitating the transformation of Asia’s aerospace and defence industries.
Despite current global concerns surrounding COVID-19, over 90% of participating companies were still present at Singapore Airshow 2020, which saw close to 30,000 trade attendees from more than 110 countries and regions. Participating companies included key industry leaders such as Airbus, Boeing, Dassault Aviation, Israel Aerospace Industries, Jet Aviation, L3Harris Technologies, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, ST Engineering and Thales. Over 850 delegation meetings were concluded to establish networks and connect business opportunities around the world.
At the second iteration of What’s Next @ Singapore Airshow, 61 start-ups from 10 countries and regions congregated to interact with industry leaders, share ideas and establish new businesses. A total of 32 companies from eight countries also pitched on various topics in Digital Solutions, Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity, Automation and Smart Transport, Smart Manufacturing and Marketplace and Sustainability and Energy.
During the Education Days which featured the third edition of the Aero Campus, there were participation from 20 companies and institutes of higher learning and attended by some 1,000 university undergraduates, full-time national servicemen and jobseekers.
Quick facts about Singapore Airshow 2020: • 930 participating companies from 45 countries • 117 delegations from 36 countries and regions • Close to 30,000 trade attendees from 110 countries and regions • 871 meetings between exhibitors and delegations took place • 660 accredited media from 249 media outlets
More than two-thirds of key exhibitors have committed to participate in the next edition of Singapore Airshow in 2022, such as Airbus, Boeing, Changi Airport Group, Elbit Systems, Embraer, Hensoldt, Israel Aerospace Industries, L3Harris Technologies, Lufthansa Technik, Pratt & Whitney, Rafael Advanced Defense and ST Engineering. Other returning country pavilions will include Australia, Canada, Germany, Singapore, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the United States.
The eighth edition of Singapore Airshow will take place from 15 to 20 February 2022 at Changi Exhibition Centre, Singapore. For more information on Singapore Airshow 2022, please visit www.singaporeairshow.com or contact:
Mr Danny Soong Ms Cathryn Lee Assistant Director Senior Sales Manager Aerospace & Defence Group Aerospace and Defence Group Experia Events Pte Ltd Experia Events Pte Ltd Tel: +65 6595 6123 Tel: +65 6595 6114 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
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