SINGAPORE: The Indian Air Force’s Saran aerobatic team is set to perform spectacular aerobatic feats at the Singapore Air Show 2024 here next week. The five-day mega-gathering to be held at Changi Exhibition Center from February 20 to 25 will attract more than 1,000 participating companies from more than 50 countries and regions, organizer Experia said on Sunday. It was announced on .
A 71-member team from the Indian Air Force (IAF) Saran Helicopter Exhibition Team will participate in the mega event with five Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH), also known as ‘Dhruv’.
The ‘Dhruv’ helicopter designed and conceived by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is an all-weather multi-mission capable helicopter. It has a rigid hingeless rotor, making it highly maneuverable and suitable for military roles.
ALH MK-I, a variant of ALH flown by the Saran team. The other variants are ALH MK-II and ALH MK-III, and the latest variant is ALH MK-IV (armed version), the Ministry of Defense said while announcing the IAF’s participation at the Singapore show. .
It is worth noting that the Saran Helicopter Display Team was formed in 2003 and its first international performance was at the Asian Aerospace Show in Singapore in 2004.
Originally formed and developed as a three-helicopter fleet, the Saran team now boasts five thrilling helicopter displays and more than 1,200 exhibits in more than 385 venues around the world.
This year’s lineup is extensive, with 90% of the world’s top 20 airlines participating. Featuring notable exhibitors such as Airbus, AVIC, BAE Systems, Boeing, Bombardier, COMAC, Dassault, GE Aerospace, General Dynamics, Honeywell, L3Harris, Leonardo, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Rolls-Royce, RTX, Safran, and ST Engineering. includes. , Textron Aviation, and Thales. Making this event a truly global gathering.
In addition, pavilions from 16 countries will be participating for the first time, including China, the Czech Republic, and South Korea.
Lek Chet Lam, managing director of Xperia, said: “As the airline industry returns to a strong growth trajectory, we look to Singapore for solutions, ideas and partners to help the industry overcome its challenges. “The global platform and vibrant market that air shows provide will be extremely important.” First.
“With over 1,000 participating companies and over 50,000 industry visitors expected, we are mindful of our program to provide participants with the opportunity to engage with industry thought leaders in key discussions. To that end, the Aeroforum series has been carefully selected to delve deeper into the areas of advanced air mobility, sustainability and international cooperation,” he said.
Aeroforum, the Singapore Airshow’s thought leadership platform, strengthens the event’s commitment to sustainability and delves deep into the industry’s most pressing issues.
In collaboration with renowned consultancy firm McKinsey & Company, the Sustainable Aviation Forum will bring together two expert panels including business leaders from Airbus, Boeing, Cathay Pacific and Neste to help reduce net-zero emissions in the skies. Explore the challenges and opportunities to achieve.
A 71-member team from the Indian Air Force (IAF) Saran Helicopter Exhibition Team will participate in the mega event with five Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH), also known as ‘Dhruv’.
The ‘Dhruv’ helicopter designed and conceived by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is an all-weather multi-mission capable helicopter. It has a rigid hingeless rotor, making it highly maneuverable and suitable for military roles.
ALH MK-I, a variant of ALH flown by the Saran team. The other variants are ALH MK-II and ALH MK-III, and the latest variant is ALH MK-IV (armed version), the Ministry of Defense said while announcing the IAF’s participation at the Singapore show. .
It is worth noting that the Saran Helicopter Display Team was formed in 2003 and its first international performance was at the Asian Aerospace Show in Singapore in 2004.
Originally formed and developed as a three-helicopter fleet, the Saran team now boasts five thrilling helicopter displays and more than 1,200 exhibits in more than 385 venues around the world.
This year’s lineup is extensive, with 90% of the world’s top 20 airlines participating. Featuring notable exhibitors such as Airbus, AVIC, BAE Systems, Boeing, Bombardier, COMAC, Dassault, GE Aerospace, General Dynamics, Honeywell, L3Harris, Leonardo, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Rolls-Royce, RTX, Safran, and ST Engineering. includes. , Textron Aviation, and Thales. Making this event a truly global gathering.
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Lek Chet Lam, managing director of Xperia, said: “As the airline industry returns to a strong growth trajectory, we look to Singapore for solutions, ideas and partners to help the industry overcome its challenges. “The global platform and vibrant market that air shows provide will be extremely important.” First.
“With over 1,000 participating companies and over 50,000 industry visitors expected, we are mindful of our program to provide participants with the opportunity to engage with industry thought leaders in key discussions. To that end, the Aeroforum series has been carefully selected to delve deeper into the areas of advanced air mobility, sustainability and international cooperation,” he said.
Aeroforum, the Singapore Airshow’s thought leadership platform, strengthens the event’s commitment to sustainability and delves deep into the industry’s most pressing issues.
In collaboration with renowned consultancy firm McKinsey & Company, the Sustainable Aviation Forum will bring together two expert panels including business leaders from Airbus, Boeing, Cathay Pacific and Neste to help reduce net-zero emissions in the skies. Explore the challenges and opportunities to achieve.