SINGAPORE, Feb. 3 (Xinhua) -- The 10th Singapore Airshow opened on Tuesday at the Changi Exhibition Center, featuring flying displays including one by the Bayi Aerobatic Team of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force.
It marked the team's return to the biennial international airshow, following its previous appearance in February 2020 at the event's seventh edition.
This year's flying display program features eight participants, including air force teams from six countries -- China, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, India and Indonesia -- as well as commercial aircraft manufacturers the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) and Airbus.
COMAC arranged a solo flying display of its narrow-body C919 airliner, which previously appeared at the Singapore Airshow in February 2024. Organizers said the C919's appearance reflected "the rapid advances in next-generation commercial aviation."
Beyond the flying displays, the airshow includes a static exhibition of more than 35 aircraft, covering commercial, business, military and unmanned platforms from leading manufacturers and operators. COMAC is showcasing both the C919 and the C909.
Organizers said the event has attracted more than 1,000 companies from over 50 countries and regions. The airshow runs until Feb. 8, with the first four days reserved for trade visitors and the final two days open to the public. Multiple flying displays by the eight participating teams are scheduled throughout the event. ■
