The bi-annual Singapore Air Show 2010 became a platform for the Asian debut of the A-10 Thunderbolt, operated by the United States Air Force. Launched by the Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore along with the Minister for Defence, Mr Teo Chee Hean; the biannual event came with its own number of industry surprises. Airbus led the way in acquiring a deal worth $1.15 billion to provide six A330-200 aircraft to low-cost carrier Hong Kong Airlines. With the expectation of a lower turnout in

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revenue, sales, and visitor turnout due to the global economic stand, the Air Show still managed to sum up deals totalling $10 billion for its participants; only $3 billion lower than the show held in 2008 during better economic times.

Even though certain companies such as SAAB, and BAE didn’t participate at this year’s event, other frontrunners such as Boeing took advantage of the avenue and displayed the current rise in demand of its services. As noted, most deals in the commercial aviation arena were made for service and maintenance contracts as well as purchasing of engines and other parts. Aviation enthusiasts also got a chance to view the last flight in Asia of the F-111 Strike aircraft operated by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). This year’s Air Show also saw a large number of international trade visitors.