Michael Chai 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2012 9V-SPQ has already been sold to Transaero Airlines for use as a passenger aircraft ... and will therefore be around for a long time yet. Incidentally, 9V-SPQ is already taken into the SIA Engineering hangar and scheduled to undergo works that will ensure it turns up at the airshow nice and shiny. Unlikely that it will be rostered for any flights in place of the A380. Note that it may not be at the airshow right from the beginning ... probably coming in only midway through the airshow. And the B787 Dreamliner is scheduled to depart Singapore sometime on 18 February (Saturday) as per Boeing's posting on its own Dreamliner World Tour website. So those wishing to go up close to it should invest in a trade pass ... it is worth that sum. Just wanted to assure all that the Dreamliner's visit is confirmed and the advance Boeing team leaves Seattle on Monday ... with the plane following soon thereafter. Check out my first posting on the Singapore Airshow 2012 in my blog at http://livelifelovel...kc.blogspot.com ... no prize for guessing which aircraft is the star in this post. KC Sim How to get a trade pass? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CH Tan 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2012 Would be a shame for boeing to deprive the general public a chance to get up close with their new star... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2012 Would be a shame for boeing to deprive the general public a chance to get up close with their new star... Agree....they may as well don't fly it here at all since its meant for closed show....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted February 4, 2012 Would be a shame for boeing to deprive the general public a chance to get up close with their new star... You have to realize that the 'general public' is not the primary target audience for Boeing, nor any other exhibitor for that matter The 'people who buy from Boeing' would have had their share during the trade days ...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syed Zharif 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2012 Does anyone know if SISTIC can deliver the airshow tickets (public) to Malaysia via mail postage, or the postage is just available in Singapore only? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtemujin 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2012 Anyone knows the timing of the Boeing 787 flying in from Thailand to Singapore? Maybe want to get a photo of it landing. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC Sim 2 Report post Posted February 6, 2012 If it lands on the runway 02R/20L that is directly connected to the airshow site, there is no way to photograph the landing. This runway is used by the military and photography there is not tolerated. Only the hardest core of photographers will venture there ... and I am not one of them. The time of arrival has not been made public ... and if it lands on 02R/20L, the flight will not show up on the flight informationa display system at all. KC Sim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cire 0 Report post Posted February 7, 2012 Some old war birds doing a mock dog fight would be fantastic ! Like having a couple of Spitfires chasing a Messerschmitt or a Zero.. that would be great for any aviation enthusiast. The DCs will be a great static and aerial display aircraft as well. Even much more modernized but aged aircrafts like the Hurricane Jump jet or the F15 Tomcats doing a fly past or maneuvers is also great. The MIGs capability is well known and can be quite a tad monotonous to watch. Anyway, its better than nothing at all. What about Sgp's own Apache Longbow? A formation flight would be awesome.. Such aircrafts would be a great attraction indeed..but then, we are know that the air show's purposes are mostly economical/business. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MMLim 0 Report post Posted February 7, 2012 If it lands on the runway 02R/20L that is directly connected to the airshow site, there is no way to photograph the landing. This runway is used by the military and photography there is not tolerated. Only the hardest core of photographers will venture there ... and I am not one of them. The time of arrival has not been made public ... and if it lands on 02R/20L, the flight will not show up on the flight informationa display system at all. KC Sim So it means that there is almost no chance to shoot the aircraft take-off or landing like the LIMA right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtemujin 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2012 Many thanks for the heads up. If it lands on the runway 02R/20L that is directly connected to the airshow site, there is no way to photograph the landing. This runway is used by the military and photography there is not tolerated. Only the hardest core of photographers will venture there ... and I am not one of them. The time of arrival has not been made public ... and if it lands on 02R/20L, the flight will not show up on the flight informationa display system at all. KC Sim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leon t 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2012 it should be either 02L or 02C and not 02R as that runway is outside the Changi perimeter n is for the military use as its within the naval base. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtemujin 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2012 FLYING DISPLAY TIMINGS Tuesday 14 February 12:30pm – 13:30pm Wednesday – Friday 15 – 17 February 11:00am – 12:00pm Saturday & Sunday 18 & 19 February 11:00am – 12:00pm 3:00pm – 3:30pm FLYING DISPLAY PARTICIPANTS OPERATOR AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE TYPE NO. OF AIRCRAFT RSAF F-16C + F15SG Team Aerobatics 2 Blair Aerosports Rebel 300 Solo Aerobatics 1 RMAF MIG 29 Team Aerobatics 5 USAF C-17 Solo Aerobatics 1 RAAF Roulettes Team Aerobatics 6 USAF B-52 Flyby 1 http://202.65.242.6:9204/2025C57132722E3A1397BC16BF2375A6DA7E3B534471FF6A33B1826B7A6772488EF1ED93E105696DB8E4CC550/www.singaporeairshow.com/images/content_img/Flying-Display-Timings.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted February 8, 2012 B-52 fly by will be the same as previous installment? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtemujin 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2012 SGA2012: So many aircraft, so little time. By Greg Waldron on February 8, 2012 11:05 AM Flightglobal's plans for the Singapore Airshow 2012 are well afoot. Looks like it's going to be a super busy week on the defence side. There will be two of us covering it, myself (@asiajetwatch) and my colleague @sivag. Unfortunately, as is always the case at air shows, a lot of the briefings clash with each other and with individual briefings I've set up. Being a defence buff I'd be happy to go to ALL of the briefings, but there is so little time and in any event I'll also be rushing to bash out stories. Singapore's A Star, perhaps concerned about conflicting with other events, has the most bizarre timing and location for a show-related presser, at 5pm on Sunday before the show. The event is not even at the show site, but at a golf club. How random is that? One unfortunate scheduling decision is Dallas Airmotive's opening of its Seletar service centre at 12pm on Monday, conflicting directly with the official opening of Roll Royce's monster engine factory, which will produce fan blades and the Trent 1000 power plant for the 787. The Rolls Royce opening is huge for Singapore, and the prime minister will spend a few hours at the site. There can be little doubt of which event the media will focus on. I got a kick out of Boeing's thinly-veiled swipe at the F-35 in the title of one of its briefings: 'A brief examining the balanced and evolutionary approach to fighter design versus the challenges of fielding a "revolutionary" design affordably and on schedule." The organisers seem to have finally posted an update of what will be flying at the show. While the B-52 flyby will be sort of interesting in a 'check that off the list' sort of way, it's not a B-1B or B-2. Anyway, it's good to see US taxpayers' money at work. I'm dubious that those MiG-29s of the RMAF Smokey Bandits team will get airborne. They suffered mechanical issues at LIMA in December (pictured above, on the ground), so not sure they'll get much airtime at the Singapore show. In any case, how much do these guys actually get to practice given the well known support problems with their cool, but Russian, aircraft? The static park is looking healthy. The F-22 isn't on the list notwithstanding the liberal use of this aircraft's image on the landing page. Intriguingly the A330 MRTT is listed, although an Airbus presser yesterday said only the ACJ318 private jet will be coming to the show. http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/asian-skies/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtemujin 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2012 (edited) USAF B-52 flying display only on Tuesday, Saturday & Sunday. F-15SG debuts at Singapore Airshow 2012 aerial display Posted: 08 Feb 2012, 1800 hours (Time is GMT +8 hours) Report by Ong Hong Tat Photos by Chua Soon Lye and Chai Sian Liang Fighter aircraft roaring through the skies at high speeds, barely metres apart. Arrow-straight vertical climbs slicing through 10,000 feet (3,084m) of air in under 10 seconds. All this time, your ears are hearing the signature scream of jet-engines thrusting the fighters through the air. These are just some of the sights and sounds which visitors to this year's Singapore Airshow will be able to catch during the Republic of Singapore Air Force's (RSAF's) aerial display. It is the first time the RSAF is fielding its recently acquired F-15SG fighter aircraft, together with its F-16C fighter aircraft at the show. A perennial crowd-pleaser at the airshow, the RSAF aerobatics team will showcase the power and agility of the two fighter aircraft, with a combination of solo performances and integrated manoeuvres during its 14-minute aerial display segment which will see the pilots execute 13 manoeuvres. It is during the Integrated Inverted Mirror Pass manoeuvre that the two fighter aircraft will come within metres of each other. To add to the complexity, the F-16C will be flying upside-down above the twin-engined F-15SG. "Inverted flight poses its own challenges. Blood rushes to the head while I still have to monitor all the parameters and pilot the aircraft," said Major (MAJ) Desmond Too, 35, who will be flying the F-16C during the aerial display. He will stay inverted for about 15 seconds during that manoeuvre. Added MAJ Yip Chuang Syn, 33, who will be piloting the F-15SG fighter aircraft: "In everything we do, there is always a certain element of risk. During training, we take all safety aspects into consideration and all our manoeuvres are, in fact, very safe." "It's safe, but it's also close enough to give the audience a 'wow' experience!" quipped MAJ Yip. The two pilots have clocked more than 3,000 flying hours between them. The aerial display will end on a literal high note, as the two pilots steer their aircraft skywards in a straight climb called the Vertical Punch manoeuvre. Speaking of the challenges in executing the move, MAJ Too said: "While going pure vertical, we lose sight of the ground and orientate via our flight instruments while pulling about five to six Gs." When pilots execute aggressive high speed manoeuvres such as the Vertical Punch, they are subject to extreme gravitational forces. Apart from being uncomfortable, these G-forces can cause blood to rush away from the brain to the pilot's lower extremities, inducing what aeromedical experts call a gravity-induced loss of consciousness. On the ground, RSAF commentator Military Expert (ME) Ganisen s/o Subramaniam will talk the audience through what the pilots are doing in the air. "We are the ones that connect the audience to the show in the air. The show is very synchronised; when we make a commentary on the ground, the pilots are executing the manoeuvres simultaneously in the air." In preparation for the show, the team has been training together since November last year. Said MAJ Yip: “The times spent with each other, training together and getting accustomed to each other's flying styles, has given us the confidence to execute the manoeuvres well." It is not just an individual effort, as the team is supported by ground crew and other support staff. In total, MAJ Too estimated that about 30 RSAF personnel have come together to bring this aerial display to reality. The biennial Singapore Airshow is in its third instalment this year and it is the largest aerospace and defence event in Asia. Happening over a period of six days from 14 Feb at the Changi Exhibition Centre. The show will be open to trade visitors only for the first four days. Apart from the aerial displays, visitors will also be able to catch the latest and newest in aviation technology at the Singapore Airshow 2012 static display areas. Over the weekend of 18 to 19 Feb, the show will be open to the public, from 9.30am to 5pm daily. Tickets for adults are priced at $20, while entry for children below the age of 12 will cost $8. There is also a family package, inclusive of four entry passes and a carpark label, priced at $120. For more information, visit www.singaporeairshow.com http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/publications/cyberpioneer/news/2012/feb/08feb12_news.html Edited February 9, 2012 by xtemujin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prompong J. 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2012 off-topic 787 arrived to BKK this morning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
W Tan 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2012 Too bad she'll only be for trade visitors in SIN...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted February 9, 2012 off-topic 787 arrived to BKK this morning Never mind, it is en-route to SIN anyway! Boeing 787 Dreamliner Debuts In Bangkok For Dream Tour KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Boeing's new mid-size passenger airplane, the 787 Dreamliner, touched down in Thailand after demonstrating its long-range capabilities by flying nonstop from Seattle's Boeing Field to Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport -- a distance of 7,679 miles (12,358 km). The visit is part of Boeing's Dream Tour. "We are delighted to say 'yindee tonrup' (welcome) to Boeing's 787 Dreamliner on its first visit to Southeast Asia," Thai Airways International (THAI) President Piyasvasti Amranand said in a statement Thursday. "This airplane will provide an unparalleled and innovative physical flying experience to our passengers. Coupling that with our acclaimed 'Touches of Thai' onboard service will provide our guests with an unbeatable travel experience." THAI, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Thailand, is among more than 50 of the world's top airlines that will fly the Dreamliner. The airline's first eight 787's are being leased from International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC). Meanwhile, Boeing Southeast Asia President Ralph (Skip) Boyce, who watched the 787 land in Bangkok said: "Boeing is honoured that Thai Airways International will be flying the Dreamliner. "We're glad it's visiting Bangkok so Prime Minister Yingluck, THAI President Piyasvasti, his pilots and other THAI team members can experience this remarkable airplane firsthand." Also in Bangkok was Ray Conner, Senior Vice President of Sales and Customer Support for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Speaking from Suvarnabhumi International Airport, he noted that more than 800 787s are on order, calling that "a testament to the airplane's unique capabilities." "As a result of its innovative new technologies, the 787 Dreamliner offers unmatched operating economics, fuel efficiency and passenger comfort," Conner added. "It is truly an airplane of the 21st century, providing better environmental performance in addition to an outstanding flying experience for passengers and airlines alike. We look forward to demonstrating the airplane's capabilities to the THAI team." During its three-day stay in Thailand, the Dreamliner will be on display for invited media and guests to tour the aircraft interior. The next day there will be a one-hour demo flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai carrying THAI executives and special aviation guests before returning to Bangkok. On Saturday, the 787 will depart for the Singapore Airshow where it will be on static display. The Dream Tour airplane, test plane ZA003, is outfitted with the 787's special cabin features including a welcoming entryway, dramatically larger dimmable windows, bigger bins and dynamic LED lighting. The airplane is configured with a luxurious business-class cabin, an overhead crew rest compartment and an economy class section. The 787 is the first new type of passenger airplane of the 21st century and the first made from composite materials. The Dreamliner is the first mid-size passenger airplane capable of flying long-range routes, thus creating the potential for flying nonstop to many more distant cities without having to go through a hub airport. Aviation enthusiasts can follow the progress of the 787 tour at www.newairplane.com/787/dreamtour. Videos, photos and reports from the tour stops as well as an inside look at the airplane are featured on the website. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtemujin 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2012 Long flight for the RAAF Roulettes, from Australia to Singapore. http://www.facebook.com/RAAF.Roulettes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norman 1 Report post Posted February 10, 2012 I'm dubious that those MiG-29s of the RMAF Smokey Bandits team will get airborne. They suffered mechanical issues at LIMA in December (pictured above, on the ground), so not sure they'll get much airtime at the Singapore show. In any case, how much do these guys actually get to practice given the well known support problems with their cool, but Russian, aircraft? Didn't know that Smokey Bandits having problem in LIMA.... did they? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtemujin 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2012 SIA To Display Boeing 747-400 At Singapore Airshow 2012 “The B747 was the flagship aircraft in SIA’s fleet for nearly four decades, serving us through much of our history, and it is only fitting that we mark its retirement in a special way.” Executive Vice President Commercial, Mr Mak Swee Wah 10 February 2012 - Singapore Airlines will be displaying one of three remaining Boeing 747-400s at the upcoming Singapore Airshow 2012, marking the launch of a series of events to commemorate the retirement of its B747 fleet after nearly 40 years of service. Aircraft ‘9V-SPQ’, which was the last B747-400 delivered to SIA in 2001, will be on static display at the Airshow over 17-19 February 2012. More than 1,000 members of the public will be invited for guided tours of the aircraft’s cabin on 18 and 19 February. The scheduled tours will showcase the B747’s history with the Airline and the innovative products that were introduced during its time in service. A limited number of specially created boarding passes will be distributed to Airshow visitors for the tours on a first-come, first-served basis. A series of events commemorating the B747’s many years of service with SIA will also be announced at the Airshow next week. “The B747 was the flagship aircraft in SIA’s fleet for nearly four decades, serving us through much of our history, and it is only fitting that we mark its retirement in a special way,” said SIA’s Executive Vice President Commercial, Mr Mak Swee Wah. “The Airshow is an ideal venue for us to begin the countdown to the B747’s retirement, by involving the community and demonstrating how the aircraft has benefited SIA over the years.” The B747-400 is scheduled to operate its last commercial flight to Melbourne on 24 March 2012, returning to Singapore on 25 March 2012. An additional commemorative flight is also being considered and details will be announced once plans are firmed up. Background information Singapore Airlines took delivery of its first B747-200 in 1973. Ten years later, the Airline received its first B747-300 BIGTOP, which enabled SIA to fly non-stop from London to Singapore in 1984. SIA’s first B747-400, also known then as the MEGATOP, arrived in 1989, enabling the Airline to launch non-stop daily services between Singapore and London. In 1994, SIA took delivery of its 23rd B747-400, making the Airline the largest B747-400 operator in the world. By 2003 the SIA Group had a record 51 B747s, comprising 39 B747-400s and 12 B747-400 Freighters. Three B747-400 passenger aircraft remain in service today, while SIA Cargo operates 13 B747-400 Freighters. A high-resolution photograph of aircraft ‘9V-SPQ’ is available for download here. http://www.singaporeair.com/jsp/cms/en_UK/press_release_news/ne120210.jsp Boeing 787 ETA 1350 H on Saturday, February 11 (Subject to changes). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prompong J. 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2012 (edited) Just can check fir 787 DEP from BKK to SIN : BOE787 788 N787BX SIN STD 1100 Edited February 11, 2012 by Prompong J. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtemujin 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2012 (edited) Photo ops by RAAF Roulettes. http://www.facebook..../RAAF.Roulettes Today Newspaper coverage of the setup for SA2012. http://www.flickr.com/photos/todaydigital Edited February 11, 2012 by xtemujin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted February 11, 2012 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- Boeing's new mid-size passenger airplane, the 787 Dreamliner, which arrived in Singapore today, will be on static display at the Singapore Airshow between Feb 14 and Feb 17. The Dreamliner demonstrated its long-range capabilities a few days ago, flying non-stop from Seattle's Boeing Field to Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport -- a distance of 7,679 miles (12,358 km). The 787, the first new airplane type of the 21st century, has garnered more than 800 orders from airlines around the globe. Singapore Airlines has 20 of the higher capacity 787-9s on order, said Boeing in a statement today. Made from lighter composite materials, the 787 is the first mid-size passenger airplane capable of flying non-stop to many more distant cities without having to go through a hub airport. That capability for a mid-size jet pleases not only passengers who would no longer need to detour to a hub airport, but also airlines which can establish long-haul routes previously served only by jumbo jets requiring many more passengers to be profitable. The Dreamliner is in the midst of a six-month Dream Tour taking it around the world so customers and partners can experience the revolutionary jet first hand. The Dream Tour airplane, test plane ZA003, is outfitted with the 787's special cabin features including a welcoming entryway, dramatically larger dimmable windows, bigger bins and dynamic LED lighting. The airplane is configured with a luxurious business-class cabin, an overhead crew rest compartment and an economy class section. Aviation enthusiasts can follow the progress of the 787 tour at www.newairplane.com/787/dreamtour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SufriHamidun 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2012 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- Boeing's new mid-size passenger airplane, the 787 Dreamliner, which arrived in Singapore today, will be on static display at the Singapore Airshow between Feb 14 and Feb 17. The Dreamliner demonstrated its long-range capabilities a few days ago, flying non-stop from Seattle's Boeing Field to Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport -- a distance of 7,679 miles (12,358 km). The 787, the first new airplane type of the 21st century, has garnered more than 800 orders from airlines around the globe. Singapore Airlines has 20 of the higher capacity 787-9s on order, said Boeing in a statement today. Made from lighter composite materials, the 787 is the first mid-size passenger airplane capable of flying non-stop to many more distant cities without having to go through a hub airport. That capability for a mid-size jet pleases not only passengers who would no longer need to detour to a hub airport, but also airlines which can establish long-haul routes previously served only by jumbo jets requiring many more passengers to be profitable. The Dreamliner is in the midst of a six-month Dream Tour taking it around the world so customers and partners can experience the revolutionary jet first hand. The Dream Tour airplane, test plane ZA003, is outfitted with the 787's special cabin features including a welcoming entryway, dramatically larger dimmable windows, bigger bins and dynamic LED lighting. The airplane is configured with a luxurious business-class cabin, an overhead crew rest compartment and an economy class section. Aviation enthusiasts can follow the progress of the 787 tour at www.newairplane.com/787/dreamtour. sad that the dreamliner only available on trade days only Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
