Singapore Airshow 2018 CAPA TV: opportunities for suppliers, no major orders, but CSeries interest

The 2018 Singapore Airshow did not generate any aircraft orders from any of the four main commercial jet manufacturers. However, Asia's biggest airshow attracted record visitor numbers, significantly with trade visitors up more than 10% compared to 2016.

The Singapore Airshow inevitably has an important role in the world's biggest growth market, facilitating meetings and attracting hundreds of VIPs, including airline CEOs. It is a venue for suppliers to showcase their products and discuss the huge growth opportunities in the Asia Pacific region.

CAPA TV interviewed five major suppliers exhibiting at the Singapore Airshow to get their thoughts on market conditions and opportunities.

CAPA TV also interviewed airBaltic CEO Martin Gauss, who was at the show with one of the airline's new Bombardier CS300s. Interest for the CSeries is growing in Asia, boosted by a new partnership with Airbus, with several airline delegations using the Singapore Airshow to tour the aircraft and meet Mr Gauss, along with Bombardier executives.