Singapore Airshow 2020

Singapore Airshow 2020

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Despite the global concerns surrounding COVID-19,  the 7th edition of Singapore Airshow 2020 held at Changi Exhibition Centre from 11 – 16 February 2020 welcomed close to 30,000 trade visitors from more than 110 countries and over 20,000 public visitors.

Over the two public days from 15 – 16 February, visitors enjoyed a total of four display performances from three countries that included the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s aerial display team consisting of an F-15SG fighter jet and two AH-64D attack helicopters, China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force’s Ba Yi Aerobatics Team flying the Chengdu J-10 fighter jet, the United States Marine Corps’ F-35B Joint Strike Fighter, and the United States Pacific Air Forces’ F-22 Raptor. The United States Air Force’s B-52H Stratofortress also performed a flyover on 15 February.

Here are some of the moments the team captured while at the show.

Singapore Technologies exhibiting their latest products and innovations01. Singapore Technologies exhibiting their latest products and innovations

Turret of the Hunter AFV02. Turret of the Hunter AFV

Mitsubitshi Spacejet  model and interior mock up03. Mitsubitshi Spacejet  model and interior mock up

Special Afterburner beer from Brewerkz for the Singapore Airshow 202004. Special Afterburner beer from Brewerkz for the Singapore Airshow 2020

Virtual Reality flying at the RSAF booth05. Virtual Reality flying at the RSAF booth

NEO Aeronautics personal one-seater vehicle Crimson S8-SR06. NEO Aeronautics personal one-seater vehicle Crimson S8-SR

The Embraer E-195-E2 "TechLion" making it's Singapore Airshow debut07. The Embraer E-195-E2 “TechLion” making it’s Singapore Airshow debut

Cockpit of the Embraer E192-E208. Cockpit of the Embraer E192-E2

Overhead luggage compartments of the Embraer E195-E209. Overhead luggage compartments of the Embraer E195-E2

Group shot while waiting for the aerial display10. Group shot while waiting for the aerial display

A member of the audience jumps for the camera as the crowd was being warmed up for the aerial displays by the commentator11. A member of the audience jumps for the camera as the crowd was being warmed up for the aerial displays by the commentator

Special patch of the RSAF Aerial Display Team for Singapore Airshow 202012. Special patch of the RSAF Aerial Display Team for Singapore Airshow 2020

Opening sequence of the RSAF Aerial Display with the 2 AH-64Ds and F-15SG performing the Cross Dagger13. Opening sequence of the RSAF Aerial Display with the 2 AH-64Ds and F-15SG performing the Cross Dagger

RSAF F-15SG and AH-64D performing the Hammerhead14. RSAF F-15SG and AH-64D performing the Hammerhead

RSAF F-15SG releasing flares as it performs the wheel of fire15. RSAF F-15SG releasing flares as it performs the wheel of fire

RSAF AH-64D Apaches perform the Hover Pass16. RSAF AH-64D Apaches perform the Hover Pass

To express their appreciation for the audience, the two AH-64Ds bow together with the F-15SG performing a vertical spiral climb, with a column of flares to close the show17. To express their appreciation for the audience, the two AH-64Ds bow together with the F-15SG performing a vertical spiral climb, with a column of flares to close the show

RSAF F-15SG dispensing flares as it goes veritical in the finale of the aerial display performance18. RSAF F-15SG dispensing flares as it goes veritical in the finale of the aerial display performance

The men behind the superb commentary of the RSAF Aerial Display19. The men behind the superb commentary of the RSAF Aerial Display

A proposal in the static aircraft display  area early Saturday morning20. A proposal in the static aircraft display  area early Saturday morning

Members of the local 501st Singapore Garrison present at the static aircraft display area21. Members of the local 501st Singapore Garrison present at the static aircraft display area

Superheroes appearing in the static aircraft display area during the public days22. Superheroes appearing in the static aircraft display area during the public days

RSAF F-15SG at static display23. RSAF F-15SG at static display

Exhaust nozzles of the RSAF F-15SG24. Exhaust nozzles of the RSAF F-15SG

The iconic Singapore Airshow tower reflected on the IRST of the F-15SG25. The iconic Singapore Airshow tower reflected on the IRST of the F-15SG

Sidewinders on the RSAF F-15SG26. Sidewinders on the RSAF F-15SG

Aircrew of the RSAF 142 Squadron with their F-15SG fighter aircraft showing off the best fighter squadron badge27. Aircrew of the RSAF 142 Squadron with their F-15SG fighter aircraft showing off the best fighter squadron badge

Painting the F-15SG28. Painting the F-15SG

RSAF F-15SG WSO having a chat with a visitor29. RSAF F-15SG WSO having a chat with a visitor

RSAF ASTER 30 missile system and crew30. RSAF ASTER 30 missile system and crew

RSAF A330-MRTT aircraft at static display31. RSAF A330-MRTT aircraft at static display

USAF F-22 Raptor Demo Team artwork32. USAF F-22 Raptor Demo Team artwork

USAF F-22 Raptor vertical climb33. USAF F-22 Raptor vertical climb

Condensaation forms as the F-22 Raptor turns towards show centre34. Condensaation forms as the F-22 Raptor turns towards show centre

USAF F-22 Raptor afterburner turn35. USAF F-22 Raptor afterburner turn

USAF KC-135R Stratotanker and C-17 Globemaster III36. USAF KC-135R Stratotanker and C-17 Globemaster III

USN P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft37. USN P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft

Visitors walk past the MV-22 Osprey static display38. Visitors walk past the MV-22 Osprey static display

USMC MV-22 Osprey39. USMC MV-22 Osprey

USMC AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter40. USMC AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter

Members of the Singapore Youth Flying Club chatting with a USMC pilot41. Members of the Singapore Youth Flying Club chatting with a USMC pilot

Fully Loaded RSAF F-16D+42. Fully Loaded RSAF F-16D+

Detail of the RSAF F-16C at static display43. Detail of the RSAF F-16C at static display

RSAF pilots sharing a moment during a lull in visitors to their aircraft44. RSAF pilots sharing a moment during a lull in visitors to their aircraft

Excited by the souvenirs given out by the RSAF at the static aircraft display area45. Excited by the souvenirs given out by the RSAF at the static aircraft display area

A couple doing a 360 degree wefie on their phone46. A couple doing a 360 degree wefie on their phone

HKU Space students visits the Singapore Airshow 2020 during one of the trade days47. HKU Space students visits the Singapore Airshow 2020 during one of the trade days

Visitors pose for photo with the pilot of the F-15SG48. Visitors pose for photo with the pilot of the F-15SG

RMAF Su-30MKM in Electronic Warfare configuration49. RMAF Su-30MKM in Electronic Warfare configuration

RMAF Su-30MKM and A400M50. RMAF Su-30MKM and A400M

Patches for sale from the RMAF Team51. Patches for sale from the RMAF Team

RTAF crew taking a close look at the 20mm gun of the F-5TH.52. RTAF crew taking a close look at the 20mm gun of the F-5TH.

RTAF crew covers their F-5TH as the rain pours down on the opening day53. RTAF crew covers their F-5TH as the rain pours down on the opening day

USMC F-35B Lightning II54. USMC F-35B Lightning II

USMC F-35B Lightning II demonstrates the hovering capabilities55. USMC F-35B Lightning II demonstrates the hovering capabilities

USMC F-35B Lightning II transitions from vertical hover back to flight mode as it completes it's demonstration56. USMC F-35B Lightning II transitions from vertical hover back to flight mode as it completes it’s demonstration

USMC F-35B Lightning II hovering demonstration57. USMC F-35B Lightning II hovering demonstration

USAF PACAF Band Entertaining the crowd58. USAF PACAF Band Entertaining the crowd

Solo guitarist of the PACAF Band59. Solo guitarist of the PACAF Band

Beautiful smile while waiting for the aerial display to start60. Beautiful smile while waiting for the aerial display to start

Cameras of all shapes and sizes point upwards as the aerial display teams put out their best performances61. Cameras of all shapes and sizes point upwards as the aerial display teams put out their best performances

Spectators recording the aerial display on their mobile phones62. Spectators recording the aerial display on their mobile phones

USAF B-52H Stratofortress making a flypast on Saturday afternoon.63. USAF B-52H Stratofortress making a flypast on Saturday afternoon.

PLAAF Ba Yi Aerobatics Team with their beautiful RGB smoke64. PLAAF Ba Yi Aerobatics Team with their beautiful RGB smoke

Chengdu J-10 aircraft of the PLAAF Ba Yi Aerobatics Team65. Chengdu J-10 aircraft of the PLAAF Ba Yi Aerobatics Team

PLAAF Ba Yi Aerobatics team opposing solos66. PLAAF Ba Yi Aerobatics team opposing solos

PLAAF Ba Yi Aerobatics Team performs a loop in formation67. PLAAF Ba Yi Aerobatics Team performs a loop in formation

PLAAF Ba Yi Aerobatics Team flying their J-10 jets.68. PLAAF Ba Yi Aerobatics Team flying their J-10 jets.

Blossoming flower of the PLAAF Ba Yi Aerobatics Team69. Blossoming flower of the PLAAF Ba Yi Aerobatics Team

Members of the PLAAF watch on as the Ba Yi Aerobatics Team entertains the crowd70. Members of the PLAAF watch on as the Ba Yi Aerobatics Team entertains the crowd

PLAAF Ba Yi Aerobatics Team Finale signifying the blossoming of friendship between Singapore and China71. PLAAF Ba Yi Aerobatics Team Finale signifying the blossoming of friendship between Singapore and China

A PLAAF Ba Yi Aerobatics Team member gives out souvenirs in the middle of the crowd72. A PLAAF Ba Yi Aerobatics Team member gives out souvenirs in the middle of the crowd

RSAF Aerial Display Team for Singapore Airshow 202073. RSAF Aerial Display Team for Singapore Airshow 2020

RSAF Aerial Display Team posing with a couple for a group photo74. RSAF Aerial Display Team posing with a couple for a group photo

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