Singapore
Airshow News
FEB. 11, 2014
TM
TUESDAY
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Airlines and military set to begin spending by Charles Alcock and Chris Pocock
Military Spending
Military budgets are also high on the agenda at the Singapore Airshow. Among the major defense topics being discussed are whether Singapore will soon commit to buying the Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Stealth Fighter, and whether it will entertain competition for an upgrade to its
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The newest Airbus makes its international debut here with appearances in the flying displays and in the static aircraft park. The A350 has already notched up orders for 812 copies. MARK WAGNER
Airlines from Indonesia, India, Myanmar and Vietnam are expected to announce at least $18 billion worth of new aircraft orders at this week’s Singapore Airshow. On the eve of the 2014 event, the Boeing sales force was working to nail down what is expected to be a contract for up to 50 of its new 737 Max models. The customer is expected to be an Indian operator, with Jet Airways, SpiceJet and Air India seen as the most likely buyers. Meanwhile, Myanmar Airlines is set to order a dozen 737-800s. Airbus could strike back in the narrowbody battleground with a possible order for 90 A320s. Sources close to the European airframer indicated that Garuda Indonesia officials are in the late stages of negotiating a deal for 10 A330s. The flagcarrier is also understood to be evaluating new widebody requirements and during the Singapore show will be able to get a close look at both the Airbus A350XWB and the rival Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Early this morning leasing group GECAS is to announce a deal with an as yet unnamed Asian carrier. No further details of the aircraft involved were available at press time.
A350XWB steals Singapore show limelight by Gregory Polek The full international debut of Airbus’s A350XWB airliner will dominate both the static and flying displays on the first two days of the Singapore Airshow. The European airframer’s second flight
test airplane–MSN3–arrived here over the weekend and flew a display rehearsal on Sunday afternoon over the Singapore Strait. It is due to depart at the end of Wednesday.
Carriers from the Asia Pacific region that have already ordered the aircraft include AirAsia X, Air China, Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific
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Industry Restructuring
Airlines Growing
Infrastructure
Defense Sector
Flying Display
Will EADS Shine Under Airbus Brand?
Southeast Asian Carriers Expanding Fast
ATM Upgrades At Last For Asia
Chinese Defense Sector
Black Knights Set to Thrill
The defense and space divisions of Europe’s EADS group have been restructured and rebranded under the name Airbus. But will rebranding alone be enough to revitalize these under-performing businesses? Page 8
Operators from countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and Singapore are restructuring and expanding fleets in response to strong growth in demand for air transport in their home markets and throughout the region. Page 22
Progress is now being made to resolve the Asia Pacific region’s long standing need to modernize its air traffic management network to cope with strong traffic growth. Page 38
The Chinese are increasingly keen to succeed in the development of whollyindigenous aircraft and engines, lessening reliance on others (Russia in particular). Reliability remains an issue, however. Page 54
The Royal Singapore Air Force’s display team, the Black Knights, will be thrilling the crowds daily here. AIN outlines their complicated routine and meets the team. Page 58
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