Aviation

Flying Display : Singapore Airshow 2018 in Pictures

SINGAPORE, 9 FEBRUARY 2018 – The Singapore Airshow 2018 concluded its trade segment
on an optimistic note with strong commendations of the wide range of extensive opportunities to
connect stakeholders, disruptive technologies to drive change and unique interaction platforms to
shape the future.
Singapore Airshow 2018 saw over 10 percent increase in trade visitors, as well as 287 VIP
delegations. Over 70 percent of exhibitors have committed to returning to the Singapore Airshow
2020.

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“The biennial Singapore Airshow plays a vital role in supporting the aviation ecosystem in
Singapore and Asia Pacific upon which so many skilled jobs depend on. It’s the place for current
and potential customers and suppliers to meet, network, do business and evaluate new
opportunities together. It’s also a great showcase for new technologies and important to
encourage the next generation of aviation talent to seek employment in aviation. By focusing on
next generation technologies, encouraging start-ups to exhibit for the first time and promoting the
capabilities and offerings around Southeast Asia and beyond, the show provides a time-efficient
way to develop new business,” said Richard Brown, Principal, ICF International.

Strategic Platform for Global Participation
Marking its unwavering commitment to the aviation industry in the region, more than 100
companies were featured at the US pavilion, making it the largest US presence ever at the
Singapore Airshow. More than 60 of these participating companies comprising of contractors,
integrators, equipment manufacturers, small to medium enterprises and maintenance specialists
were new to the Airshow.

Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF)

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COMAC Unveils Plans for the C929 to Rival Airbus and Boeing

After the success of China’s first C919 aircraft, the country is setting its sights on developing a larger plane. COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) has officially confirmed plans to build a widebody aircraft, marking a significant step in its aircraft lineup.

Traditionally, Airbus and Boeing dominate the widebody aircraft market, with decades of expertise in developing planes and engines capable of carrying heavy payloads. China, which currently relies on imported engines, is now aiming to challenge these giants with its own widebody jet, the C929, designed to compete with the Airbus A350 and Boeing 777.

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The C929 will be China’s first independently developed long-range widebody aircraft. It adheres to international airworthiness standards and boasts independent intellectual property rights. The baseline version is designed to seat 280 passengers and offers a range of 12,000 kilometers, catering to global demand for both regional and international air travel.

Russia, which also needs reliable narrowbody and widebody aircraft, could become a key customer for the C929. Additionally, China plans to target the broader Asian market as it continues to expand its aviation capabilities.

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China’s aviation progress includes the ARJ21 (now called C909), a regional jet with 100 seats for shorter routes, and the C919, a narrowbody jet with 180 seats designed to rival the Boeing 737 MAX and Airbus A320. Both models have found increasing demand in the domestic market.

At China’s largest air show in Zhuhai, COMAC announced that Air China will be the launch customer for the C929 widebody jet, though details about order size and delivery timelines were not disclosed.

Other major deals announced by COMAC include:

Hainan Airlines: Firm orders for 60 C919 and 40 C909 regional jets.
Colorful Guizhou Airlines: 30 C909 jets, with 20 firm orders and 10 provisional agreements.

The C929, renamed from the CR929 after Russia withdrew from the joint development project in 2023, is expected to carry 280–400 passengers with a range of 12,000 kilometers, competing directly with Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner.

According to COMAC’s deputy general manager, Tong Yu, the first fuselage section of the C929 is expected by September 2027, with prototype test flights anticipated soon after.