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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Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”