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Hopes soar at Airshow 2012 ccording to a Boeing update, during air transport services, traffic within the region delegations from 80 countries coming together the next 20 years, approximately half will grow faster than traffic to and from the to strike new deals including the massive Lion Aof the world’s air traffic growth will region. Short-haul flying, including domestic Air deal with Boeing for US$22.4 billion be driven by travel to, from, or within the Asia and international travel within the region, will becoming the toast of the show. The 3.4 billion Pacific region. Total air traffic for the region grow 7% per year. US$ Airbus deal with Kuwaiti Lessor also will grow 6.7% per year during the period. No wonder, , now in caught the eye. SR Technics, part of Mubadala Fueled by development of the region’s national its third edition, continued to rise with more Aerospace also scored a big ticket deal with economies and the increasing accessibility of than 900 exhibitors from 50 countries, and 266 India’s SpiceJet Continued on page 2 Asia-Pacific powering the growth of global aviation ith all eyes set on the compared a global increase of Asia-Pacific region to around 5.1%. Meanwhile, airlines in Wfuel the growth of the the region will replace 76% of the aviation industry in the coming 4,270 aircraft currently in service, years, it is safe to say that the prying with the overall in-service fleet eyes will not be disappointed. comprising some 9,965 passenger Airlines in the region are expected aircraft and around 820 freighters by to take delivery of around 9,370 2030. The forecast predicts that the new aircraft over the next 20 years, region will continue to lead global according to the latest market demand for wide-body aircraft to forecast byAirbus. The value of meet rising traffic and to overcome these new aircraft is expected to be capacity constraints at airports. approximately $1.3 trillion. This, combined with replacement According to the forecast 34% needs, will see carriers in the region of these deliveries will be 100+ acquire around 3,650 new wide- seat configuration entering service transport market. The number of the global average of 4.8%. In the body aircraft, representing 42% of worldwide, with Asia-Pacific region passengers carried by Asia-Pacific freight market, the amount of cargo all wide-body deliveries worldwide. overtaking North America and airlines is expected to increase carried by air through the region These will include some 730 very Europe as the world’s largest air by 5.9% per year, compared with will increase by 5.6% annually, large Continued on page 2

011 16 February 2012 Day three MRJ programme update itsubishi Regional up with Boeing who will provide Jet gave an overview customer services and support in Malong with the market several other fields. dynamics for its product at the Currently the MRJ has 130 orders show, which included some updates from three customers which include on the MRJ programme as well. 25 aircraft from ANA Airlines (15 While the traditional market has firm and 10 options), 100 aircraft been dominated by the wide-body from Trans State Holdings (50 firm aircraft, Yugo Fukuhara, Director, and 50 options) and five aircraft from Marketing, MRJ believes that the ANI Group Holdings (MoU). The regional jets play a very significant company is also talking to additional role in the industry. He asserts that potential customers in the North one out of every four departures America and Asia. made on a weekly basis between The current fleet of regional jets the period of 2003 and 2011 was is approximately a little over 3000 made by a regional jet. Also this aircraft of which 57% of the market segment has recorded 45% growth Yugo Fukuhara, Director Marketing at Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation is dominated by North America in the same period as compared to followed by Europe (20%) and APAC the 41% by narrow and wide-body changing aircraft one is ought to of five aircraft during testing, out (8%). This is expected to change in aircraft. face some challenges,” said Hitoshi of which one is likely to be held the next 20 years in the favour of The MRJ programme is Iwasa, VP, Sales and Marketing, back in order to make further APAC and Latin American region currently in the final stage of MRJ. Nontheless, the engine flight- developments while the other four which are growing rapidly with a total development and the company testing will start this week at P&W will be passed onto the customers. requirement of 5,600 aircraft in the is reviewing and assessing all West Palm Beach facility. In order to provide support to its 70-100 seating capacity. potential risks. “Since it is a game The company will use a total customers, the company has tied Bhavya Desai

Hopes soar at Singapore Asia-Pacific powering the growth of global aviation Airshow Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 aircraft, such as the A380, for the Asia-Pacific airlines will grow from company’s total backlog. for US$415 million and the Garuda busiest routes and around 2,920 300 aircraft to approximately 820 Airbus’ forecast for the Asia- Indonesia, Bombardier deal were mid-size wide-bodies, such as the aircraft in 2030, representing 30% of Pacific region is derived from the also show stoppers. A330 and new A350 XWB, for the global freighter fleet. While many company’s Global Market Forecast, Highlights of the aerial display medium capacity long range and of the aircraft will be converted from which foresees total demand for almost included the Republic of Singapore regional services. passenger models, Airbus predicts 27,800 new passenger and freight Air Force’s (RSAF) F-15SG and The latest Airbus forecast sees that around 210 new production aircraft valued at US$3.5 trillion over F-16C in a first of its kind integrated demand for single aisle aircraft freighters will be delivered to the the next 20 years. In the various size aerial display showcasing the skills in the region accelerating in the region over the next two decades. As categories the forecast predicts total and capabilities of its pilots and coming years, largely driven by the in other world regions, around 40% demand for 1,680 very large aircraft, aircraft; and making their Singapore significant incremental growth in the of the freighters will be in 60-70 6,920 twin aisle wide-bodies and debut was the Royal Malaysian low-cost sector. This, combined with tonne category served by mid-size 19,170 single aisle aircraft. Air Force (RMAF) MiG-29N replacement needs and continued wide-body aircraft. aerial display team, the “Smokey demand on secondary short haul The Asia-Pacific region account Bandits”. Other firsts at the show routes, especially in China and India, for 26% of all orders recorded by Correction: include Australian pilot Tony Blair will see a requirement for some the company to date. Today, there In the story “Spreading their of Blair Aerosports flying the Rebel 5,720 new single aisle aircraft in the are some 1,800 Airbus aircraft in wings” the helicopter S-70B was 300 single propeller aircraft in the region. In the cargo sector, the region service with over 80 operators across wrongly mentioned in place in first stunt aerobatic performance. will continue to dominate the global the region, with another 1,700 on place of MH-60R of the Royal Also thrilling the audiences were market. According to the forecast, order with customers for future Australian Air Force the “” from the Royal the dedicated freighter operated by delivery. This represents 38% of the Australian Air Force (RAAF)

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16 February 2012 Day three Itt Elexis sending the right signals eading global aerospace, defence and information solutions company, ITT A Special Kind of Protection LExelis, is showcasing its aerospace ITT Exelis technologies have also found and defence products and services at the 2012 a pleasantly surprising way into the medical Singapore . world. ITT Exelis and Altapure, LLC are The Singapore Air Show is the first official introducing an advanced disinfection system international event for Exelis, following its to decontaminate medical, military and other spin-off from ITT Corporation in October 2011. critical equipment and facilities. The two As a new standalone company, Exelis provides companies have worked jointly for the past capabilities such as C4ISR (command, control, seven years to develop a portable nebulizer communications, computers, intelligence, that eradicates viruses, bacteria, spores and surveillance and reconnaissance), and technical fungi in less than 10 minutes. Andrew J. Dunn and information services. Exelis adapted its piezoelectric ceramic- Aiming at drawing interest from the Asia-Pacific warfare, navigation, air traffic solutions and based technology – developed initially so region, the company is highlighting its technologies information systems with growing involvement in underwater sensors could be the eyes and such as : AIDEWS (Advanced Integrated Defensive cyber security, composite aerostructures, logistics ears of submarines – to enable the nebulizer Electronic Warfare Suite); Air Warfare Destroyer; and technical services. Headquartered in McLean, to disinfect areas, equipment and electronics ALQ-136 Self-Defense Electronic Warfare System; Virginia, in the US, the company generated a 2010 effectively and efficiently. The system Automatic Dependent Surveillance — Broadcast revenue of US$5.9 billion. has been successfully piloted in targeted (ADS-B) and Generation 3 and i-Aware Night As it increases its focus on Asia-Pacific, it is hospitals, and Exelis and Altapure now Vision Technology. “The two big growing markets getting more active through its offices in Canberra, plan to offer the technology for additional are the Middle East and Asia-Pacific markets and these Australia and Taipei, Taiwan. “In this region, the commercial and defense applications. . regions are very important to us. As the situation and products we are able to add the most capabilities This is the second significant the requirements change in these sectors, ITT Exelis to are airborne and naval systems, and we are commercial application of the Exelis is developing the products and technologies in order particularly doing this for the Australian defence sonar technology within the past year. In to support the defence needs of our friends around forces at present,” said Dunn. 2011, Exelis signed an agreement with the the world,” said Andrew J. Dunn, Vice President, ITT Exelis is one of the premier suppliers of oncology company, NovoCure, to provide International Business Development, Electronic electronic warfare for ships and also conducted its piezoelectric ceramic technology to help Systems. a successful frigate upgrade in Thailand. “On treat brain cancer. The key thrust for ITT Exelis is to maintain the airborne side, We have our ALQ 214 system strong positions in enduring and emerging global on the F 18 Superhornets.We are also looking markets through its expertise in networked to provide our electronic warfare solutions to the TCS programme and the F-INSAS programme communications, sensing and surveillance, electronic countries in the region to include on the Apache to create the future infantry soldier. helicopter,” said Dunn. Overall, ITT Exelis is also excited about its For India, the company has involvement in Saber 2020 Coastal Defense Radar system which a couple of important programmes. India has is meant to ensure that there are no holes in the ordered a number of P8i maritime patrol aircraft coastal defense surveillance net. The LCR-2020 and ITT Exelis electronic systems has equipment radar is fully militarised, with electronic counter- on them. “We’re also very proud to be supplying measures capable of operating even if an enemy an electronic self protection system for the Indian is attempting to jam. Globally, while growth has version of Air Force One. We also provide special been steady, pushed up in most part by the big antennas to the Defence Aerospace Research spending Middle-East, in Europe it has been flat Establishment as well as to BEL,” Dunn said. and on the decline, while Asia-Pacific has been the For future programmes the company is looking fastest growing region. to India for communication systems, particularly Amitabh Joshi Fil signs sino-farnborough agreement arnborough International Limited (FIL), advancing UK Aerospace, Defence, Security and Airshow organiser and international Space industries, to promote Airshow China to its Fconsultant for civil, defence and business members and organise a trade mission to China. aviation events, has agreed a cross-Airshow deal ZACL will also work with Chinese companies with Zhuhai Airshow Company (ZACL). The deal to promote the business potential offered by the marks the beginning of stronger ties between the Farnborough International Airshow (2012) and Farnborough International Airshow and the China organise a trade delegation to FIA 2012. International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition “This agreement represents a major (Airshow China). opportunity to generate trade between the UK and Shaun Ormrod and Yang Xiangang The aerospace industry in China is booming, Chinese markets. The sheer scale of the growth both in its demand for air travel and in of the aerospace industry in China means strong Party Committee and Vice General Manager international demand for its expertise. The aim of partnerships with our Chinese counterparts is ZACL, added “The pedigree and heritage of the the agreement is to provide opportunities for UK essential for the long-term growth prospects of Farnborough International Airshow as the premier and Chinese networking and trade and will see the aerospace industry in the UK,” said Shaun aerospace event to do business is testament to its The world leader in maritime FIL taking a stand at Airshow China in November Ormrod, Chief Executive at FIL while signing the organisers. We are looking forward to working with this year. Additionally, FIL will work with its agreement at the Singapore Airshow 2012. FIL to create business opportunities for China’s patrol aircraft flight and parent company, ADS, the trade organisation Yang Xiangang, Vice Secretary of the aerospace industry.” rear crew training systems. 4 cae.com

SAP_Media_Singapore_Feb2012_Day3_Maritime-Patrol_CAE_AM175_hires.indd 1 12-02-01 4:20 PM 16 February 2012 Day three unidentified Bombardier CRJ1000 NextGen buyer t a joint press briefing, Bombardier Aerospace and Indonesian flag carrier, APT. Garuda Indonesia (Persero) Tbk. confirmed that the airline is the unidentified customer that ordered the six CRJ 1000 NextGen regional jets and placed 18 options, announced Bombardier on February 10, 2012. As previously announced, based on the list price of the CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft, the airline’s firm order is valued at approximately $297 million US and could increase to approximately $1.32 billion US should all 18 options be exercised. “The Bombardier CRJ1000 NextGen airliner’s superior economics, outstanding fuel economy and excellent passenger comfort ideally meet our requirements for 100-seat aircraft to service domestic and regional markets from five regional hubs,” said Emirsyah Satar, President and Chief Executive Officer, Garuda Indonesia. “We are thrilled to welcome Garuda Indonesia as the aircraft’s launch customer in the Asia-Pacific region,” said Mike Arcamone, L-R : Guy Hachey, President & CEO, Bombardier Aerospace and Emirsyah Satar, Presiden & CEO Garuda Indonesia President, Bombaridier Commercial Aircraft. “The CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft is achieving Including the order from Garuda Indonesia, with more than 60 airlines and have logged the lowest seat-mile costs in its market segment; more than 300 Bombardier CSeries, CRJ and more than 31 million flight hours and 26 million delivering reliability and contributing to Q-Series commercial aircraft are on order, or are take-off and landing cycles. In addition to airline more sustainable aviation with its reduced currently operating in the Asia-Pacific region. operations, more than 30 customers operate environmental footprint. We are also pleased that Bombardier forecasts that the Asia-Pacific corporate variants of CRJ Series aircraft. Garuda Indonesia has announced that it intends region (including China) will take delivery of Including the order from Garuda Indonesia, to acquire additional new CRJ1000 NextGen approximately 4,000 aircraft in the 20- 149-seat Bombardier has recorded firm order for 1,715 aircraft,” said Mike Arcamone, President, category over the next 20 years. CRJ Series aircraft, with 1,661 delivered as of Bombardier Commercia Aircraft. Worldwide, CRJ Series aircraft are in service December 31, 2011. Thales instal Dauphin N3/N3+ at Eurocopter South East Asia hales, the European simulation can be reconfigured for different instrument market leader, recently completed the configurations. Tinstallation of a Full Flight Simulator The modular Reality H simulator for the Dauphin AS365 N3/N3+ helicopter comprises of a docking station and a dome- at the Eurocopter South East Asia Training mounted visual system mounted on a six-axis Centre in Singapore. The simulator is the first motion system. Modules representing the of its type in Asia and will meet the training cockpit of each simulated helicopter are then requirements of civil and military customers slotted into the docking station. The instructor of Eurocopter in the region. station module provides an optimised view Developed in partnership with Eurocopter of the crew undergoing training. The direct- under an agreement signed in 2009, the projection visual system offers an extended Dauphin N3/N3+ simulator is based on The new simulator will be used to provide field of view (210° x 70°) combined with the latest concepts and technologies featured training for specific assignments such as geospecific imagery from the ThalesView NG™ in Thales’s new Reality H product, which is offshore operations, SAR (Search and Rescue) image generator. designed to meet the specific needs of helicopter and EMS (emergency medical services), and The new Dauphin N3/N3+ simulator will operators. It includes a Dauphin N3/N3+ offers numerous reconfiguration possibilities. be qualified both as a Full Flight Simulator reconfigurable cockpit incorporating a flight The Dauphin N3/N3+ cockpit, for example, can (FFS) Level B and a Flight Training Device model with rotor blade elements developed by be replaced by the cockpit of another helicopter (FTD) Level 3 under European EASA/JAA Eurocopter on the basis of specific flight tests. such as the EC135, while the instrument panel criteria.

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SAP_Media_Singapore_Feb2012_Day3_Maritime-Patrol_CAE_AM175_hires.indd 1 12-02-01 4:20 PM 16 February 2012 Day three Irkut Corporation unveils various key programmes SC Scientific and Production IRKUT designed for firefighting, search and rescue Corporation, provides the full spectrum of operations, patrolling of sea areas, ecologic Jaircraft design, manufacture, sales and after- monitoring and freight and passenger sale support for a wide range of military and civil transportation. aircraft. In September 2010 Be-200ChS-E aircraft was JSC IRKUT Corporation a Russian aircraft certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency manufacturer has 15% share of the Russian arms (EASA). export. The Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russian EMERCOM (Ministry for Russian Federation awarded IRKUT Corporation Emergencies) took delivery of four Be-200ChS with the title “Best exporter of the year” in amphibians. In 2008 one aircraft was supplied the “Aircraft manufacturing” category. The to the Emercom of Azerbaijan. In 2010 the Corporation was awarded with the National Prize Russian government has decided to take eight “Company of the Year 2011” in the “military- more Be-200ChS aircraft for the Ministry industrial complex” nomination. of Emergencies. Aircraft was involved in Fedorov Alexey, the President of IRKUT firefighting in and abroad. Negotiations on Corporation, said proceeds of JSC IRKUT Be-200 deliveries are being held with numbers of Fedorov Alexey Corporation for 2010 amounted to 1,672,650 countries. Currently Be-200 production is being U.S. dollars (according to International Financial Russian and Indian experts agreed on the transferred from Irkutsk Aviation plant to Beriev Reporting Standards). This is twice more than in technical configuration of the upgraded “Super production facilities in Taganrog. 2006 (832 107 thousand U.S. dollars). 30” aircraft with onboard AESA radar. The MC-21 new generation airliner is the major JSC IRKUT Corporation includes Irkutsk aircraft could be equipped with advanced Russian prospective project of the Russian civil aviation Aviation Plant (IAP), a subsidiary and a or foreign-made weapons. industry. The decree of the President of Russian key production facility. In 2009 a powerful Integration of the BrahMos supersonic anti- Federation from June, 6th, 2010 defines IRKUT Engineering centre named after A.S.Yakovlev ship missile into the Su-30 MKI armament is Corporation as the unique executor of state specialising on the development of commercial, underway together with Indian partners. orders for development and certification of combat - trainer and light aircraft was formed JSC IRKUT Corporation together with the the aircraft under this program. In accordance in the structure of JSC IRKUT Corporation. Sukhoi Design Bureau work to create a new with the concluded state contract on execution The Centre is based on the JSC Yakovlev modification of the Su-30 Russian Air Force. The of development works IRKUT Corporation Design Bureau. Since November, 2006 IRKUT aircraft will represent a further development of develops a family of short/mid range aircraft Corporation is part of the JSC United Aircraft the Su-30MKI. MC-21 intended for passenger transportations on Corporation (UAC). Its key programs include The Yak-130 Combat Trainer, developed domestic and international airlines. Su-30MK Multi-Role Fighter, Yak-130 Combat by the Yakovlev Design Bureau, was chosen Compared to its existing analogues MC-21 Trainer, Be-200 Multi-Role Amphibious Plane as the main aircraft for basic and advanced offers 12-15% operational costs reduction. The and MC-21 new generation airliner. training of Russian Air Force pilots. Yak-130 family of aircraft will have expanded operational Su-30MK Multi-Role Fighter, developed by provides top-class pilots training to handle capabilities and will match future environmental JSC Sukhoi Design Bureau and manufactured Russian and foreign-made combat aircraft of requirements. MC-21 airliner provides higher by the Irkutsk Aviation Plant, is one of the most the “4+” and “5” generations. Yak-130 aircraft level of comfort compared with existing narrow- sought after multi-role fighters in the world. is the basic component of the training complex body aircraft. This is the first serially produced combat aircraft including integrated system of the objective The realisation of the MC-21 program is featuring super-manoeuvrability and the first control, educational computer classes, flight and precisely on schedule. Serial production of export fighter in the world fitted with the onboard specialised training apparatus. МС-21 will be organised at the Irkutsk aviation AESA radar. The state trials of Yak-130 were successfully plant where the modernization program is Su-30MK fighter was chosen as the main completed in December, 2009. Since 2010 the successfully carried out. First deliveries of combat aircraft by the Indian, Algerian and aircraft are entering into service of the Russian MC-21 aircraft to customers are scheduled on Malaysian Air Force. From 1996 to 2010 IRKUT Air Force. In April 2011 intensive operation 2017. Corporation signed firm contracts with foreign of aircraft was launched at one of the training IRKUT Corporation signed contracts and customers for the supply of about 300 Su-30MK centers. agreements for the delivery of 235 MC-21 aircraft and aircraft kits. Over 200 of them are In December 2011 the Russian Ministry of aircraft with Russian and foreign companies. delivered to the customers. Defence and JSC IRKUT Corporation signed a The largest order was received from the Russian The deep upgrade of the Su-30MKI is being contract to supply the Russian Air Force with 55 Technologies State Corporation. During the negotiated with the Indian Air Force. Currently Yak-130 combat training aircraft until 2015. The MAKS-2011 its subsidiary, specialised leasing Russian State armaments program for 2011-2020 company Aviakapital Service and JSC IRKUT provides the purchase of 65 Yak-130. Corporation signed a contract on 50 short /mid In 2011 IRKUT Corporation began exporting range MC-21 solid orders and 35 aircraft MC-21 the Yak-130 aircraft. Negotiations on the aircraft optional order. Aircraft operators will be airlines delivery to other countries are underway. The of the Aeroflot group, the Russian national Yak-130 market capacity in the midterm prospect carrier. is estimated at 250 aircraft. International Industrial Cooperation program Serial production of Yak-130 aircraft on the also envisages manufacturing of Airbus A320 Irkutsk aviation plant (IAP) is conducted with components at the Irkutsk Aviation plant. complex use of modern digital technologies. According to the contract signed in 2004, IRKUT Be-200 Multi-Role Amphibious Plane is undertakes series deliveries since 2008.

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INT.AER_Singapore_335x245.indd 1 26/01/2012 14:10 16 February 2012 Day three SR Technics in US$415 million deal with SpiceJet to US$415 million over 10 years, and the work will be carried out at SR Technics’ facilities in Zurich, Switzerland. In addition to Engine Maintenance Services, the agreement encompasses spare engine support to cover scheduled and unscheduled removals and engine condition monitoring. The work will commence with immediate effect. James Steward, Group Executive Officer of the Mubadala Aerospace MRO network commented: “I am delighted that SpiceJet has chosen SR Technics offering. We are happy to find new customers in emerging markets.” Neil Mills, Chief Executive Officer of SpiceJet said: “I am pleased that SR Technics will be providing MRO support for our growing fleet. Their proven track record in delivering rapid turn-around times is essential for us as we continue to build on our strong position in the expanding Indian aviation L-R: James Stewart,CEO of the Mubadala Aerospace MRO network; Neil Raymond Mills,CEO of SpiceJet; market.” Spice Jet has seen a growth of 50 per Natrajhen Sivasubramanian, Executive Director of SpiceJet cent in the last twelve months. R Technics, part of Mubadala Aerospace SpiceJet has selected SR Technics as its Discussing the reliability with International Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul exclusive provider of Engine Maintenance Aerospace, he said, the reliability, quality S(MRO) network, has signed a 10 year Services for CFM56-7B engines installed and cost efficiency are important parameters agreement for engine repair and maintenance on SpiceJet’s fleet of Boeing 737-800 / in choosing, SR Technics, for this important service with SpiceJet. 737-900ER aircraft. The agreement is worth up maintenance programme. Gulfstream 650 in completion stage ulfstream is showcasing three aircraft at the show, lined up at the tarmac, which Ginclude the G550with a range of nearly 12,000 kms, the G450 and the G150. Jeff Miller, , VP, Corporate Communications, Gulfstream, believes that Gulfstream has been in the market a long time, even before it became what it is today, which allowed the company to develop and build relationships with potential customers. That simple strategy has paid dividends today. Miller is also excited about the G650 which is due to enter service sometime mid- year this year. Several of the G650 are near completion stage with an existing backlog of around 200 aircraft, which means that if any customer were to order an aircraft today then he would get the delivery around 2017. Orders for the aircraft have essentially come from across the globe but the dynamics of the demand remains the same with customers wanting range combined with “We have quadrupled the business in Asia in the technicians to train closer to where they are comfort. past six years and 27% of the total backlog is in based,” said Miller. What surprised Miller is that the demand for Asia,” said Miller. Approximately 80 Gulfstream aircraft are all the aircraft is not only coming from either The company also recently inaugurated its located in Hong Kong and mainland China, China or India, it is also coming from many of first flight simulator dedicated to business jet with a total of 175 in Asia-Pacific. Gulfstream the smaller markets in the region. These include training in Asia, by opening a new Learning has 48% of large-cabin business jets. The new countries like South Korea, Turkey, Taiwan, and Center in Hong Kong. The center will train interchangeable Gulfstream G450 and G550 Indonesia among others. operators of Gulfstream G450 and G550 aircraft simulator is equipped with the company’s latest Currently the company operates using a Level D-qualified full-flight simulator, advancements in flight simulation technology, approximately 2,000 aircraft around the world the first of its kind in Asia. This training was including the VITAl X visual system and electric out of which approximately 70% are in the US previously held in the United States. “The motion and control loading technology. and the numbers are rapidly growing in Asia. new Hong Kong center will allow pilots and Bhavya Desai

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16 February 2012 Day three Boeing, Singapore Airlines Cargo Enter Maintenance Agreement oeing and Singapore Airlines Cargo, announced on Wednesday at the Singapore Airshow that they have entered into a maintenance engineering and planning agreement which will result in B‘GoldCare’ coverage for the cargo carrier’s fleet of 13 Boeing 747-400 Freighters. GoldCare is a centrally managed and tailored materials and engineering service, with optional maintenance execution, that, when combined provides value for customers by minimising airline risk, simplifying their business and providing improved cost management. The long-term performance-based maintenance engineering contract builds upon previous maintenance support products purchased by Singapore Airlines Group, including Boeing’s Airplane Health Management, Integrated Materials Management Electronic Flight Bag, Electronic Logbook and Maintenance Performance Toolbox. “The leadership of Singapore Airlines Group is very forward-thinking and they adopted many of Boeing’s IT and spares support products during the time that GoldCare was being developed for the 787 Dreamliner,” said Lou Mancini, senior vice president, Commercial Aviation Services for Boeing. Maintenance engineering and planning, brings together the major elements of GoldCare in a way that tailors the service to the needs of Singapore Airlines Cargo. Boeing Edge, a new initiative focused on the advantage Boeing customers gain through the company’s commercial aviation services and support, was also announced at the show. Boeing Commercial Aviation Services is organised around four core areas - Material Services, Fleet Services, Flight Services and Information Services. Through these capabilities, Boeing offers customers a combination of expertise, innovation and support throughout the lifecycle of their airplanes to get the maximum value out of their fleets and operations. Over the next 20 years, Boeing estimates the global market for commercial aviation services will Lou Mancini reach $2.3 trillion. TransAsia and GoAir select PW1100G-JM engines to power their A321 neos ransAsia announced their partnership with Pratt and Whitney for the selection of the PurePower PW1100G-JM engines to power its A321neos. TThe current order is for six firm orders with an option for additional six engines. The contract also includes a 10-year maintenance service agreement for 27 engines, including spare and option engines. “With this purchase we have reaffirmed our confidence in the Pratt and Whitney and IAE products, which have impressed us with its operational and environmental benefits,” said Vincent Lin, CEO, TransAsia Although the overall value of the deal is unknown the A320neo family aircraft will be powered by two PW1100G-JM engines. The benefits of the engine include reduction in fuel burns, environmental emissions, engine noise and operating costs. “TransAsia has been a valued customer for Pratt and Whitney since many years and look forward to trusted and long standing partnership with the airline with our new dependable engines,” said Todd Kallman, President, Pratt and Whituney Commercial Engines and Global Services. Go Airlines (GoAir), India’s low fare services provider also selected Pratt Vincent Lin, CEO, TransAsia Airways with Todd Kallman, President, P&W & Whitney PurePower PW1100G-JM engines for its order of 72 firm A320neo aircraft. The agreement represents 144 firm PW1100G-JM engines and is anticipated to include a maintenance package. The deliveries of the aircraft are scheduled to start in 2016. In a statement released to the Show Daily, Jeh Wadia, MD, GoAir said, ‘We selected the Pratt & Whitney PurePower engine because we are confident that its performance advantage will deliver significant savings in operating costs, as well as considerable reductions in emissions and noise.” “All of us at Pratt & Whitney are delighted that GoAir has selected the PurePower engine to power its Airbus A320neo fleet and we look forward to providing GoAir with the benefits of this game changing technology,” said Kallman. “Being chosen by another key low-cost carrier in India, which is one of the fastest growing markets in the world is another testament to the game-changing benefits of our technology., he added. Bhavya Desai Jim Guiliano, Exe. VP, Customer Business, with William Hsu of TransAsia Airways

10 16 February 2012 Day three AAR Hires New Vice President of Business P&W to support F100 Development for Asia Pacific Region Engines for Royal AR, on 14th February, Laird said he will focus purchasing, maintenance and Jordanian Air Force announced that it on raising AAR’s profile as a engineering. As Vice President, ratt & Whitney has received Ahas selected a former full service aviation support Asia Sales, for Boeing, he a $19.2 million Material Boeing executive, Robert Laird, company, and wants AAR’s managed a diverse team and PManagement Program (MMP) to be the new Vice President of Asia-Pacific customers to developed new markets to contract with three, one-year options Business Development for the regard him as a direct line to expand the company’s presence. from the United States Air Force in Asia Pacific region. Laird joins leadership. He also worked closely with the support of F100-PW-220E engines the company with 30 years of “It is important that airlines and government entities powering the Royal Jordanian Air Force aviation experience and has our Asia Pacific customers to improve infrastructure, talent fleet of Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters. worked closely with airlines understand the breadth of management and operational This two-year parts and maintenance throughout the region, including AAR’s capabilities and efficiencies. programme covers 68 engines, scheduled China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, how they can leverage “Rob understands the impact to be serviced at Pratt & Whitney San Indonesia, Malaysia and the the company’s wealth of of regional and global economic Antonio Engine Center. Philippines. experience and outstanding influences, and recognises the “We are proud of this 14-year Laird will ultimately be track record to help them importance of developing and partnership with the Royal Jordanian Air responsible for developing operate more efficiently and maintaining strong customer Force, providing reliable engines and AAR’s growth strategies and cost effectively,” Laird said. relationships,” said Timonthy J. support for their growing F-16 fleet,” increasing visibility of the “My goal is to position our Romenesko, AAR President and said Bill Begert, Vice President, Military company’s diverse products and Asia Pacific operations as Chief Operating Officer. “His Business Development and Aftermarket services. He also will maintain a gateway of access to our wealth of experience working Services. Under the terms of this MMP, an office at AAR’s Chicago-area full range of aircraft support with commercial airlines in the Pratt & Whitney will provide key support headquarters, located in Wood services around the world.” region will be a major benefit to of the F100-PW-220E engines in the Dale, Illinois, U.S.A., and act Laird is experienced in all AAR and our global customer intermediate engine shop and at the depot as the single point of contact aspects of airline management, base as we expand into the level. The programme has the potential for the Asia-Pacific region to including finance, operations, Asian market and access new for revenue growth up to $72 million if improve customer access. marketing and sales, opportunities.” the optional years are exercised.

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AIRBUS_SSDaily_MarcelNZ.indd Pg1 Mundocom UK 08/02/2012 14:21 16 February 2012 Day three Airbus Military signs contract with Indonesia for nine C295 aircraft irbus Military, on 15th capacity to respond to Indonesia’s February signed a firm current and future military and Acontract with PT Dirgantara humanitarian transport needs Indonesia (PT DI) to supply nine and does so very cost-efficiently, C295 military transport aircraft for with full participation of the delivery to the Indonesian Ministry Indonesian aerospace industry, of Defence. The contract between creating high skilled jobs and PT DI and the Ministry of Defence, technology transfer,” said Purnomo Indonesia was signed simultaneously Yusgiantoro, the Miniser of Defence by Minister of Defence Prof. Dr. Ir. of Indonesia Republic.

Purnomo Yusgiantoro at a ceremony F. Belge “It (the contract) will provide at the Singapore Airshow. our country with the right

The aircraft will be operated by P hoto : capability for the years to come the throughout and allows PT DI to grow its the territory of Indonesia, which aerospace business as a tier 1 The contract between PT DI and the Ministry of Defense of Indonesia was signed includes around 17,000 islands. simultaneously, witnessed by Minister of Defense, Prof. Dr. Purnomo Yusgiantoro, supplier. This will position PT DI The aircraft will support a variety and the Chief of Armed Forces, Admiral Agus Suhartono, at a ceremony at the on the global aerospace scene and Singapore Airshow. The Indonesian designation of the aircraft will be CN295. of missions including military, allow us to develop our skills and logistical, humanitarian and medical and by summer 2014 all aircraft will our country as well as for the workforce,” said Budi Santoso, evacuation missions. The first have been delivered. Indonesian aerospace industry. President Director, PT Dirgantara delivery is foreseen to start in 2012 “This is a proud moment for The C295 provides the ideal Indonesia (Persero). Lockheed Martin Unveils New F-16 Version ockheed Martin unveiled computer and architecture, and generation fighter. a new version of the F-16 improvements to the cockpit. These The Fighting Falcon programme Lat the Singapore Airshow are all capabilities identified by the continually evolved as it began with on Wednesday. The F-16 V will USAF and many other international the F-16 A/B, as the lightweight feature enhancements including customers for future improvements. fighter, and then transitioned to an active electronically scanned “We believe this F-16 V will F-16 C/D and Block 60 versions as array radar, an upgraded mission satisfy our customers’ emerging customers’ requirements changed. requirements and prepare them The AESA radar itself offers to better interoperate with the 5th significant operational capability generation fighters, the F-35 and improvements. Lockheed Martin has F-22”, said George Standridge, developed a solution to affordably Lockheed Martin Aeronautics’ vice retrofit this key technology president of business development. into existing F-16s. The F16 V George Standridge With nearly 4,500 F-16s configuration is an option for new delivered, the company said that production jets and elements of derived from viper; the name fighter this is a natural step in the evolution the upgrade are available to most pilots have called the F-16 from its of the world’s most successful 4th earlier F-16s. The ‘V’ designation is beginnings.. Photo Op

Bell Helicopter senior executives pose with range of commercial and military product models at the display at the Singapore Airshow. From left to right: Rich Linhart (VP Military Products); Vern Bennett (VP, International Military Sales) and Jeff Lowinger (EVP of Engineering)

14 16 February 2012 Day three SABR Provides Optimum Capability, High Performance & Low Risk Capabilities orthrop Grumman’s Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR), designed specifically for the F-16, is the Nnewest addition to the Northrop Grumman robust family of multi-function sensors. By leveraging Northrop Grumman’s world-leading Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) technology base, SABR maximizes radar system performance within existing F-16 allocations. SABR made its debut on an F-16 in November, 2009, making it the first retrofit AESA to fly in an F-16. Because of Northrop Grumman’s 35+years of experience with the F-16, SABR spent only 3 days in a systems integration lab (SIL) and quick-turned to flight at Edwards AFB. With only USAF flight test pilots and flight test engineers aboard, SABR flew 17 sorties with 100% mission success rate. SABR — a full performance fire control AESA — supports next-generation weapons and tactics in the presence of the world’s densely packed electronic threat environment. The SABR system has accumulated thousands of operating hours in the lab and in the air without failure, demonstrating superior operational performance and reliability. The antenna has proven as robust as an internal software porting process, SABR operational capabilities any of the other 5th generation AESAs Northrop Grumman has produced. were enhanced to host F-35 modes. SABR participated along with US SABR takes advantage of Northrop Grumman’s world-leading processes Forces in operational scenarios and showcased revolutionary operational established for rapid, accurate production of the APG-77, -77(V) 1, -80, performance. SABR flew side-by-side with the APG-81 in matching and -81. Northrop Grumman flight test aircraft and produced exceptional results Northrop Grumman continues to grow SABR’s capabilities. By using in a very challenging environment.

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Show_Daily_Singapore_2012.indd 1 25.01.2012 15:49:00 16 February 2012 Day three New Bombardier OEM-Owned Service Centre in Singapore ombardier Aerospace are ready and committed to support announced that it will open our existing and future customers, Ba full-scale company-owned which we expect will make up a large and operated service centre in portion of that fleet,” he added. Singapore in 2013. The new service Bombardier currently operates centre will form the cornerstone 10 dedicated support facilities in of Bombardier’s comprehensive the Asia-Pacific region,including customer services offering in the five parts depots, as well as RSOs Asia-Pacific region and ensure in Tokyo, Japan and Shanghai, that Bombardier Business Aircraft China for commercial aircraft; customers have even broader access in Singapore and Hong Kong for to Original Equipment Manufacturer business aircraft; and in Sydney, (OEM)-backed service. They can Australia for both business and now have global support locally. commercial aircraft customers. The new facility will be the L to R: Eric Martel and Andy Nureddin This network currently supports second service centre operated an installed Bombardier Business by Bombardier outside of North company’s current Singapore parts their own time zone and in their Aircraft fleet that had reached a America, bringing the total number depot. Together with other facilities own region. It is a reflection of our total of 170 aircraft in 2011. to 10 worldwide. It will be capable based in the Asia-Pacific region, commitment to current and future In addition to the Company’s of performing a variety of light Bombardier will create a full- operators that no matter where wholly owned service centres, to heavy maintenance tasks on all service customer support hub in they fly, they will have access to parts depots and regional support Bombardier Learjet, Challenger and the region to complement existing our OEM-backed support,” said offices, Bombardier’s business Global aircraft. regional networks in North America Éric Martel, President, Bombardier and commercial aircraft customers Bombardier’s Singapore and Europe. Customer Services & Specialized have access to a broad network of Regional Support Office (RSO), “We want to ensure our and Amphibious Aircraft. 56 Authorized Service Facilities opened in late 2011, will work in customers in the Asia-Pacific region “By 2030, there could be more and Aircraft-On-Ground Line conjunction with the new service have access to the full range of than 1,100 business jets in service Maintenance Facilities in 27 centre location as well as the customer support and services in in the Asia-Pacific region, and we countries. Hawker Pacific offers full MRO capability for Raytheon engages Malaysian Embraer Executive Jets industry for missile work aytheon Company awarded an Raythen has proposed ESSM to initial contract to Malaysian-based Malaysia for its upcoming Second RContraves Advanced Devices Sdn. Generation Patrol Vessel programme for Bhd. for the production and supply of the Royal Malaysian Navy. Selection of components for the Evolved Sea Sparrow ESSM for the SGPV programme would Missile (ESSM). This is the first contract of significantly enhance the capabilities of its type awarded to a Malaysian company and the Royal Malaysian Navy and provide for is aligned with U.S. and Malaysian strategic interoperability with the U.S. Navy and mbraer and Hawker Pacific celebrate another initiatives as well as the Malaysian Economic with the Australian, Japanese and Canadian Emilestone in their long-standing relationship Transformation Programme. navies in the Pacific theatre. in Singapore, by marking the extension of Hawker “Raytheon is a global company with “Through this partnership with Contraves, Pacific’s service center capabilities to cover strategic partnership worldwide,” said Rick we are extending our global supply chain Phenom 300 and Lineage 1000 maintenance Nelson, Vice President of Naval Weapon network and enhancing our presence and capability. “Hawker Pacific’s enhanced capability Systems for Raytheon Missile Systems. expertise in Malaysia,” said Kevin Peppe, to provide maintenance services for all our jets in Raytheon recently qualified Contraves Vice President of Seapower Capability Sytems operation today reflects the confidence we have Advanced Devices Sdn.Bhd. as a participant for Raytheon’s Interated Defense Systems in their maintenance services operations, and the in the Strategic Enterprise Aligned business. trust we have in them to provide the appropriate Commodities provider programme and as Raytheon has also issued requests for and utmost care to our jet operators in the region,” a Raytheon preferred supplier. The SEAC quotation to Malaysian industry for additional said Andre Sousa, Director Customer Support & programme is designed to focus Raytheon’s components for the ESSM, the MK56 ESSM Services, Embraer Executive Jets. global supply chain base on a more limited vertical launching system, MK73 illuminator, This milestone coincides with Hawker number of companies and qualifies Contraves and test equipment in support of the Pacific’s opening of their new Aviation Sales and as a provider for the majority of Raytheon Malaysian SGPV programme as well as other Customer Service Centre at Seletar Aerospace production programmes. production programmes. Park in Singapore.

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16 February 2012 Day three Lion Air to use Hawker 900XP for charter services ndividuals and corporations Iworldwide have considered Hawker’s mid-size business jets an ideal combination of payload capacity, passenger comfort and dispatch reliability. The Hawker 900XP delivers everything that past Hawker mid-size jets have offered - and more. More payloads. More speed. More efficiency. Lion Air has a growing demand for charter services throughout the region. To meet these demands, Lion Air has ordered two Hawker 900XP mid-sized business jets with an option for two additional aircraft. This agreement has been inked between Hawker Beechcraft Corporation and Lion Air. “We’re proud that the Hawker 900XP is Lion Air’s selection to support the airline as it branches out into charter services,” said Dan Keady, HBC vice president, Hawker Beechcraft and Lion Air singing the deal Asia Pacific and India. “Its Lion Air’s Hawker 900XP aircraft recent announcement to purchase comfort and a uniquely refined performance and value, backed are scheduled to deliver in the second 230 Boeing 737 airplanes. Cabin First design, the Hawker by the solid reputation of Hawker, and third quarters of 2012. The Hawker 900XP is the 900XP enhances Hawker make the 900XP an excellent The Hawker 900XP business most advanced version yet of Beechcraft and Lion Air Ink Order charter aircraft forthe Asia-Pacific jets will join a growing fleet of the world’s best-selling mid-size for Two Hawker 900XP Aircraft region.” aircraft of Lion Air, notably their business jet. Offering unmatched and options for more. ATR selects Fokker Services Honeywell to upgrade China Asia as ‘MRO Network’ member Eastern Airlines growing fleet hina Eastern Airlines (MU) has greater operational flexibility and signed a deal with Honeywell scalability. Cat the Singapore Airshow 2012. Also, MU has chosen Honeywell’s This will enhance the safety, efficiency proven aircraft landing systems for its and performance of its growing narrow- fleet of Boeing 737NGs. Honeywell body fleet, while lowering overall cost Cerametalix brakes are proven to reduce of ownership. Honeywell will provide operating costs, while providing improved wheels and brakes for MU’s new and performance and reliability over the life n the occasion of the Singapore Airshow, the existing Boeing 737 NG aircraft, as well of the airplane. These brakes also reduce OEuropean turboprop manufacturer ATR and Fokker as an avionics package and 131-9 auxiliary the need for in-service removals, while Services Asia announced the signature of an agreement power units (APUs) for 50 new Airbus maximising part reuse, helping reduce covering airframe maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) A320 aircraft which are scheduled to be maintenance requirements and repair costs. services of ATR aircraft operating in South East Asia at the delivered over the next three years. MU has selected Honeywell avionics Fokker Services Asia facilities in Singapore. “With passenger demand in China for its fleet of Airbus A320s to enhance ATR aims to provide its operators with a worldwide growing at a rapid pace, the need to safety and reliability, while ensuring choice of independent airframe maintenance services maximise safety, capacity and efficiency accurate and timely communications. providers. This ATR MRO Network is established with of aircraft fleets represents a top priority The contact includes Traffic Collision the objective to offer local solutions to ATR operators on for airlines including China Eastern,” said Avoidance System (TCAS), Enhanced logistics, training and maintenance. Briand Greer, President of Honeywell Ground Proximity Warning System Beyond the selection of Fokker Services as MRO Aerospace in Asia-Pacific. As part of the (EGPWS), Flight Data Recorder (FDR) partner and recommended-provider of maintenance contract, Honeywell will provide MU and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR), services in South East Asia, ATR will continue to expand with customised aftermarket maintenance Airline Operational Communication its MRO network within the following months by solutions for new and existing Boeing (AOC) software. “These agreements entering into agreements with additional MRO partners 737 NG and Airbus narrow-body aircraft. ensure China Eastern is well positioned around the world. These tailored solutions will provide to address growth in the marketplace with Commenting on this agreement, Lilian Braylé, engineering expertise, maintenance and next generation technology that offers Senior Vice-president of Product Support and Services support resources that will help MU flexibility, improves efficiency and lowers of ATR, declared, “Through the ATR MRO network, we simplify operations, while delivering overall operating costs,” added Geer. are further expanding the range of solutions offered to ATR operators.”

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16 February 2012 Day three Diehl displays Shenzhen Airlines and Lufthansa Technik Cabin Interiors Logistik Services to extend collaboration he Chinese carrier Shenzhen Airlines has selected Lufthansa iehl at the Technik Logistik Services (LTLS) as their transportation Singapore Tmanagement partner. The agreement encompasses services DAirshow, is such as routine, AOG and dangerous goods transports for the airline’s showcasing its cabin growing fleet, which currently comprises more than 105 medim-haul interiors to potential aircraft. Shenzhen Airlines plans to expand its fleet to 180 passenger customers in the aircraft by the end of 2012. Asia-Pacific region With this collaboration, Lufthansa Technik Logistik Services at show. The idea of continues to increase its business in Asia, one of the fastest growing its participation is to markets for the maintenance and repair of aircraft (MRO). Just last year, focus on innovation the logistics company opened a branch office in Singapore. with high end cabin LTLS’ product portfolio covers the entire spectrum of spare parts solutions, as they are logistics, from highly specialized engine transports to distribution required particularly solutions that are networked around the world. Its offer includes not in the Asia-Pacific just extremely rapid, reliable transport processing, but also immediate region. The mock-up at the show comprises of material procurement and provision, expert storage and distribution, and a worldwide 24-hour service. its complete portfolio of cabin products. This The Chinese carrier Shenzhen Airlines is headquartered at Shenzhen Airport. Currently it operates includes concepts for cabin lining and lighting a fleet of more than 105 Airbus A319s and A320s and Boeing 737s. Shenzhen Airlines focuses as well as window shades, overhead storage primarily on national transport of passengers, freight, and postal shipments and is currently China’s compartments and larger monuments like galleys fifth largest domestic airline. The airline also flies to Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, and lavatories. All of these products are available Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines. as line fit parts for aircraft manufacturers, but also as retrofit parts for airlines and other operators, who wish to upgrade their cabin. In addition to the products shown on the stand the Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey and AeroRescue company also offers avionic equipment and crew rest compartments. The market segment of cabin retrofits is Pty Ltd sign exclusive five year engine agreement gaining of increasing importance for commercial ufthansa Technik AERO Alzey (LTA) Pacific region,” said Mark Johnson, CEO of airliners and general aviation aircraft. Diehl and AeroRecue Pty Ltd have signed Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey. Aerosystems is offering customers the advantage Lan exclusive five year agreement for “Executing this agreement follows a of providing cabin upgrade kits from one the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) period of collaboration between LTAA and single source. Particularly operators at the of the AeroRescue fleet of P&W 119 engines. AeroRescue, where LTAA has been able to premium end of the airline market and business The agreement underlines the long standing demonstrate their experience with PW119 aviation require an up-to-date aircraft cabin relationship between LTAA and AeroRescue. engines, the quality of their workmanship and interior, which leads to regular retrofit updates “This agreement is the result of a partnership their focus on customer service. AeroRescue with products such as ones from the Diehl working together in a trusting environment. It is is looking forward to the application of these Aerosystems’ companies Diehl Aerospace, Diehl a very important milestone for us as it enhances qualities to ensure the availability of our Aircabin, Diehl Comfort Modules and Diehl our strategy of support to special mission and Search and Rescue aircraft fleet,” said Michael Service Modules. regional airline customers in the Australian and Bitzer CEO of Aero Resce Pty Ltd. Gen Corporation displays GEN H-4 apanese based engineering engine capacity. Each engine is equipped company Gen Corporation is with its own independent ignition, Jdisplaying their single seat carburetors, starters and centrifugal helicopter at the Singapore Airshow, clutches. The engine runs on a 30:1 2012. The GEN H-4 comes under the petrol/oil premix. It was built in a way microlight aircraft category which that it can sustain flight if one of the three means the user need not be a qualified engines happen to fail. The GEN H-4 pilot. In 1985, Gennai Yanagisawa weighs 70kg and can take off with a total designed and built a general purpose payload of 200kg. It can touch speed upto radio control helicopter after which 90km/hour. It carries a 10litre and 20litre the company faced a few glitches in fuel tank. Given the history of microlight keeping it stable and kept on crashing aircraft safety issues, the GEN H-4 is after several flight attempts. The equipped with a ballistic parachute which solution to this was to make a man ensures safety. carrying unit which would make the Currently the GEN H-4 costs helicopter more steady and stable. It $100,000 and is sold in parts. These parts was later named the GEN H-4. can be assembled by the user and it takes The GEN H-4 runs on a custom built roughly 40hours to build the complete GEN H-4 is a single pilot strap-on helicopter. four GEN 125 engines with a 10hp per single seat helicopter.

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ethnic areas of Little India and Chinatown. Travel like the locals and take a train on the Northeast line to the Little India station. When you hit the Serangoon road, you will see jewellery stores, fruits and vegetables’ stalls on the road While you are in and a variety of restaurants. Try the Indian cuisine there, check out the colourful and ethnic souvenirs and visit the temples that are not just colourful but also have a very interesting architecture. S i n ga p o r e ! After you are done with Little India, take the train on the same line to Chinatown station. Here again you will see many souvenir shops, Chinese restaurants and food courts. I suggest you go to Telok Ayer Street and observe old Chinese men playing a game of Chinese Chess. It is called ‘Xianggi’ in Chinese. You will also see a beautiful Chinese Temple right there. Visit the temple, light some incense and let the tranquility set in.

Arab Street Another ethnic neighbourhood you can visit is Arab Street. If you want to experience the feeling of being in the Middle East, walk through the Arab Street area. Explore the Haji Lane and The Singapore Airshow, this year, has welcomed more the Bali Lane. visitors so far than was expected and like always the city The moment you enter Arab Street, you will not fail to fascinate anyone. So when you have some will get the aroma of Middle Eastern food and various different Sheesha flavours. While you extra time after the Airshow, here is a list of what all you can are there, do visit the Sultan Mosque on Muscat do in Singapore. Street. This mosque is one of the most important mosques in Singapore. The architecture is beautiful. The prayer hall and domes highlight The Esplanade If visiting the casino is not of your interest, the mosque’s star features and the bright golden The best way to explore and experience a there is something much simpler you can do here; dome looks splendid under the moonlight. place is to walk around, and the most gorgeous get to the top of this fascinating building and walkway in Singapore is the Esplanade. experience a fabulous view. Must Eat Esplanade actually means a long, open area If there is something you won’t forget about generally next to a river. Singapore’s Esplanade Clarke Quay and Boat Quay Singapore, it is the food. Singapore has a very is a beautiful Durian shaped building at the side If you like to party and enjoy a few drinks by unique food culture. You will see various food of Marina Bay near the mouth of Singapore the river, you cannot miss these two quays. courts at every nook and corner in Singapore. River. This whole stretch provides a scenic view Clarke quay is the place to be if you want These food courts are called Kopitiams or hawker of the Singapore skyline with the Merlion in the to club hop or bar hop. Head to Cuba Libre to centres. (Kopitiam is a Malay word, where Kopi forefront, the Esplanade theatre right behind it experience a bit of Latin flavour and enter Rupee means coffee and Tiam means shop). and the grand Marina Bay Sands right adjacent. Room to dance to Bollywood beats. If drum and Find a food court and try a new food item. It’s a very pleasant and a picturesque walk bass music is more of your thing, head to Home You will find cuisines from various ethnicities from Esplanade Theatre to Marina Bay Sands Club. The more adventurous kind, don’t forget to under one roof. And chances are, you will through the striking Helix Bridge, especially at try the Reverse Bungee. probably be able to buy your meal putting nighttime. While you’re ambling through the If you prefer a mlore relaxed, pleasant together all those coins lying in your pocket that promenade, take some time to sit and watch the evening by enjoying some drinks over some good you never cared to count. lights in front of you. Also, do not miss out on music, then simply cross the bridge and head to Some of the food items that you must try are the Marina Bay Sands light show. Boat Quay. Both, Clark Quay and Boat Quay are Chicken Rice, Murtabak and Laksa. Do not miss very vibrant and give you a vast choice to pick out on the seafood items, especially the Chilly Crab Marina Bay Sands from, to keep you entertained. and the Black Pepper Crab. Some of the food courts While you are walking about Marina Bay you must try are the very famous Newton food Sands, do not fail to visit the casino. The casino is Little India and Chinatown court, Lau Pa Sat and Maxwell food court. open 24 hours and the entry into the casino is free One of the best things about visiting Singapore The above mentioned things to do/see will for the tourists. But do carry your identification is its multi-ethnic culture. You can visit Chinatown ensure you a great trip in Singapore. And if document (passport) to show at the entrance. Also, and Little India and experience cultures as diverse you do not have much time on hand, don’t fret note that smart casual wear is the dress code of the as Chinese and Indian ,simply by hopping on the because you can do most or all of these in just casino (casual short pants, sleeveless shirts, slippers MRT and travelling a few stops. two days. and flip-flops are not allowed). You must explore the local and the most Text and Images: Mithila Jariwala

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