Singapore Airshow returns as industry recovers slowlyReuters, SINGAPOREThe aviation industry’s slow recovery in the Asia-Pacific region is to cast a shadow over the Singapore Airshow this week, despite signs of improvement, as concerns over the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 recede. Military and commercial aircraft are yesterday parked to be exhibited at the Singapore Airshow. Planemakers Airbus SE, Boeing Co and Lockheed Martin Corp are planning to send senior executives to the Singapore Airshow from tomorrow to Friday, using it as an opportunity for rare face-to-face meetings with customers. Some industry executives have pulled out, concerned about restrictions including daily COVID-19 testing, no intermingling during mealtime, mandatory masks in the tropical heat and hotel isolation if they test positive. Boeing last month launched a freighter version of its 777X wide-body that would compete against Airbus’ A350 freighter.

Source: Taipei Times February 14, 2022 03:52 UTC