Va Va Voom at the Singapore Airshow

Written by Eevon Ng

You can’t help but get filled with excitement and energy at Asia’s largest aviation show because this is where you can go euphoric on aviation fun.

Look forward to astonishing aerial performances and demonstrations at the Singapore Airshow

                      (Photo courtesy of Singapore Airshow)

 Travellers to Singapore are in for an action-packed weekend as audacious aerobatic teams take to the skies and wow crowds with their remarkable aircraft. The Singapore Airshow 2010 is actually a 6-day event, taking place from 2 to 7 February 2010. However, the first 4 days are exclusively for trade attendees while the final 2 weekend days are open to public.

Check out the collection of aircrafts at the 40,000-square-metre Changi Exhibition

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To get the most out of this event, do come ready with your camera. Try chasing the speedy aircrafts with your camera shutter as they stampede through diaphanous clouds that burst underneath the belly of the plane. This is a chance for aircraft fans to feed their passionate interest in flying and for parents to create interest for their kids to explore aerospace, aviation and engineering aspirations. There’s no better ground to foster keen interest in aviation than with the magnificent aircraft displays at the Singapore Airshow.

Get lofty from the thrilling, breathtaking collection of flying machines soaring in close formation

                       (Photo courtesy of Singapore Airshow)

Aside from watching behind the runway fenceline, aircraft enthusiasts will soar with delight at the opportunity to come up close with the world's newest planes and aviation products at the aviation exhibition where over 800 exhibiting companies from more than 40 countries participate in Asia’s largest and one of the world’s top three aerospace and defence exhibitions. Oh la la aircraft aficionados will also be pleased to collect unique official merchandise and freebies exclusive to the Airshow.

Exhibiting companies include 62 of the global top 100 aviation giants such as Boeing, Rolls Royce and Lockheed Martin

                        (Photo courtesy of Singapore Airshow)

While dad goes flurry with aviation gadgets, mom and the kids could enjoy food, shopping and interactive games at the Singapore Airshow Carnival. Yes the entire Airshow ground will be converted to a huge family-oriented carnival! Get frisky and try out good old traditional and indigenous games like Congkak, Capteh and Main Lereng at the Sports Museum showcase by the Singapore Sports Council. Movie buffs can pose with over 20 movie mascots or have fun with the activities at the Art Zone. There will be performances by the US Air Force and Swiss Alpine and you can also experience Belgian culture or get a taste of Swiss cuisine at the various cultural villages. What’s more, there will be attractive lucky draw prizes up for grabs throughout the day. Sounds good?
By the way, environmental-friendly exhibitors will be showcasing their green initiatives at the Green Pavilion. Take this opportunity to find out more on the commercial aviation industry’s ongoing effort and initiatives to control the adverse effects of carbon emission. Don’t you think this is an awesome cause to support?

Be sure to mark the Singapore Airshow in your diary as it is going to be a fun-filled day out for anyone, everyone! Va Va Voom!