Singapore Air Show in full flight as Airbus unveils A350
A bevy of travel tycoons, military buyers and the world’s largest long-haul carriers have come together today Singapore’s renowned air show.
New models, latent deals and loop-the-loops are dominating the day, as excitement over the new Airbus A350 grows.
The Boeing 787 competitor has gone on display for the first time, with Asia seen as a crucial battleground for the rival plane manufacturers.
When it comes to deals, the Sinapore Air Show might not come as close to the $150bn-worth seen in Dubai three months ago, but it does provide an opportunity to meet the fast-growing airlines.
So far, an order worth $8bn for Airbus’ A380 superjumbos has come in from Doric Lease Corp, reports Reuters.
The aviation management firm has also announced it’s changing its name to Amedeo, focusing on a strategy to become a new industry player specialising in wide-body aircraft.