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Major announcements include contracts for Boeing,
Airbus, Pratt & Whitney, CFM and ATR. This
represents a threefold increase over the total
value of deals announced in 2010 and reaffirmed
Singapore Airshow's position as a must-attend
event in the global aerospace and defence industry
calendar.
Over four trade days, Singapore Airshow 2012
played host to some 900 exhibitors from 50 countries
and 266 delegations from 80 countries who flew
into Singapore to network, establish partnerships
and forge new deals.
In all, some 38,000 trade visitors from 119 countries
visited the show during the first three trade
days, compared to some 35,000 in 2010.
Of these, over 30 percent were from overseas.
Some 70 percent of exhibitors at Singapore Airshow
2012 have already reaffirmed their plans to exhibit
at the next airshow in 2014, underscoring the
relevance of Singapore Airshow as an essential
platform for them to reach out to their key markets,
especially the emerging markets in Asia.
"We are pleased with our experience at the
Singapore Airshow. It continues to be a great
platform for us to reach out to the aviation community
in the Asia Pacific region. As an industry leader,
it is critical for us to have a significant presence
at major airshows around the world and the Singapore
Airshow ranks high on our priorities," said
Katy Padgett, manager, communications at Pratt
& Whitney.
"The Singapore Airshow was an important
opportunity for UK companies in the aerospace
and defence sectors to promote their capabilities
and identify potential joint venture opportunities.
We were very pleased with the organisation and
the opportunities to network with the overseas
delegations," said Adam Thomas, senior government
spokesman for Britain's defence and security sector.
Jimmy Lau, managing director of Experia Events,
said: "We are delighted that deals worth
over $31 billion were announced at Singapore Airshow
2012, surpassing the $10 billion worth of deals
announced in 2010."
"This reaffirms Singapore Airshow's position
as the platform of choice for aviation industry
representatives from around the world, targeting
the Asia-Pacific markets, to come together, forge
new partnerships, conduct business and conclude
deals," he said.
"We are appreciative of the ongoing support
of our exhibitors, who continue to find value
in showcasing their innovations and technologies
at Singapore Airshow. We look forward to delivering
an even better experience for our exhibitors and
visitors at the next event in 2014."
Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal N.A.K.
Browne also visited the show on the opening day,
Feb 13.
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