Singapore Airshow 2024 kicks off

The Singapore Airshow 2024 kicked off at Changi Exhibition Centre on February 20.
Singapore Airshow 2024 kicks off ảnh 1An Airbus A350-1000 flies during an aerial flying display ahead of the Singapore Airshow at Changi Exhibition Centre in Singapore, on February 18, 2024. (Photo: Reuters)
Singapore (VNA) – The Singapore Airshow 2024 kicked off at ChangiExhibition Centre on February 20.

The biggest air show in Asia attracted theparticipation of more than 1,000 aviation and defence companies from over 50countries, including such giants as Airbus, Boeing, and Lockheed Martin.

This is the first time in four years that thebiennial Singapore Airshow is open to the public. The previous edition in 2022was closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, people canvisit the exhibition on February 24-25.

The event will last until February 25./.
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