The world's Top 3 aviation events, the Singapore Airshow is the biggest aerospace and defence exhibition in Asia.

This international biennial event, first held in Singapore in 2008, serves as a global marketplace and networking powerhouse for the world aviation community. Singapore Airshow 2008 brought together 800 exhibiting companies from 48 countries and 43,827 trade attendees from 112 countries. In total, USD13 billion in sales was announced during show days and an additional USD2.6billion generated from contracts was reportedly secured during the event.

Singapore Airshow also features a series of high level conferences dedicated to leading players in the global aviation industry - the Singapore Airshow Aviation Leadership Summit (ALS) and the Asia-Pacific Security Conference series (APSEC).

Preparations are on track for the Singapore Airshow 2010. Among the myriad of enhancements and new features is the Green Pavilion, a dedicated showcase of innovations and green initiatives reflecting the rising global interest and need for environmental sustainability and the Business Forums, a series of regional forums providing insights into business opportunities in the key markets of China, India and the Middle East. Participants can certainly expect more unrivalled opportunities for business, networking and insightful exchanges fuelled by the growth of Asia's fast-rising economies.

Thrills and Frills On The Weekends

In its full glory, the Singapore Airshow is not all business and no play. The final 2 weekend days of the 6-day event will be open to public. Young and old, aviation enthusiasts and virtually anyone who enjoys a day of adrenaline pumping revelry under the sun will love it. From masterful aerial acrobatics to spectacular fairground attractions, food, shopping and fun, Singapore Airshow weekends have all the makings of a new tradition that will take families and friendships to new heights.

See you there!