Singapore Airshow 2018 contributed a whopping S$343 million to Singapore’s economy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 2018  Singapore Airshow reaffirmed its position as an industry leading event, buoyed by trade visitorship, spend and activity, according to a recent survey conducted by Kadence International. Over six activity-filled days from 6 – 11 February, the sixth edition of the Singapore Airshow saw exhibitors, trade attendees, visitors and tourists spend a combined total of over S$343 million on flights, accommodation, exhibition space, entertainment, shopping, food and beverages, a four per cent increase compared with 2016.

In connecting local and global aviation stakeholders looking to expand in the region to key opportunities, the Airshow welcomed 54,000 trade attendees from 147 countries and regions –  a 13 per cent increase in trade attendees compared with the 2016 edition. Trade spend of these 54,000 trade attendees grew significantly, with per day spend by trade visitors increasing by 10 per cent, and 18 per cent for participating companies.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8th November 2018  - The Aviation Week Network has announced a new aviation maintenance event, MRO Australasia is launching in 2020 as the premier event for information gathering, knowledge sharing and networking for those involved in the MRO sector in the region. The latest in the MRO portfolio, this event will analyse and investigate the MRO landscape in this fast developing region and provide a forum for airlines, MROs, suppliers, OEMs, regulators, lessors, and industry experts to converge to explore and define the aviation maintenance industry.

 

The format will be a 2 day conference with showcase exhibition covering maintenance, repair and overhaul for all fixed wing aircraft, business, general and regional aviation and rotorcraft. The exhibition is being held in Brisbane on March 11th -12th 2020.

 

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