KC Sim 2 Report post Posted February 11, 2012 Although the Singapore Airshow 2012 is still three days away, the action has already begun at the site. Among the arrivals are the Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 respledent in the colours of SpiceJet. Also on the ramp is the Sikorsky S-92 helicopter wearing an interesting livery and still showing all the signatures that it acquired on a previous visit to LIMA 2011. The C-130J of the Royal Australian Air Force that accompanied the Roulettes aerobatic team was also on site and looked beautiful in the morning light. Regrettably, the hardwares from the Republic of Singapore Air Force were already hidden behind barricades ... but the S-70 of the Republic of Singapore Navy was parked in a location that could still offer a decent picture. Seen here being towed in is the Special Missions Beechcraft King Air 350ER. Somewhat of a letdown are the performances by high-performance fighters from the Republic of Singapore Air Force and the Royal Malaysian Air Force. While the RMAF MIG-29N pilots might still be trying to get accustomed to the airshow's site, the same cannot be said of the RSAF F-16 and F-15SG pilots. Here are just two of the (yawn) inspiring manoeuvres. On the contrary, it is the slow-speed Roulettes from the Royal Australian Air Force that produced a more inspired performance closer to shore. One plane that I have enjoyed seeing is the Dornier DO228 and one of the updated version - a DO228NG has arrived at the show. Without fail, this day and probably the show belongs to the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (ZA003 / N787BX) which arrived from Bangkok at slightly past 2.00pm. As it was heading directly to the Changi Exhibition Centre, it landed on runway 02R. Below are a series of shots of it landing and rolling out ... being towed to the exhibition centre and finally reaching its designated spot on the static display ramp. And when it finally eased into position, the RAAF's Roulettes were there to bid it a warm welcome. Lots more images will be added in the coming week ... and for sure, others will add their own pictorial account of the airshow. KC Sim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoyRX 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2012 (edited) KC, the seahawk is an RSAF platform operated by an RSAF squadron. The only crew provided by the RSN are the TACCO and SENSO. Edited February 11, 2012 by RoyRX Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted February 11, 2012 Great preview for us at MWings, KC. Thanks for sharing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chaity 1 Report post Posted February 11, 2012 KC, thanks for showing the photos. I like the 787 photos especially the 5th photo Too bad, I will miss the SIN Airshow 2012 this time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC Sim 2 Report post Posted February 11, 2012 Now that the Airbus A330MRTT is confirmed ... and the Beriev BE200 has arrived ... and Jacky Chan's Legacy 650 is arriving tomorrow ... and the C17 is flying ... there seems a lot more to look forward to in the coming week. Many of us have been burnt to a crisp today ... the blazing sun was absolutely great. The wing of the B787 in the 5th photo reminds me of the sickle we used to cut grass in the 1960s ...perhaps that is why the grass in the 4th photo look like they have been freshly cut! And fellow Mwingers who have not decided can still make a dash down south ... there is still time. KC Sim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtemujin 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2012 Thanks for the photos. The A330 MRTT will be from RAAF or Airbus Military. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2012 Thanks KC Sim for the preview! I am jetting down on 17th Feb.....coudl hardly wait to see all the aircraft on display!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benjamin Ho 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2012 Is the 787 at the same spot as A380 back in 2008? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted February 12, 2012 Thanks for sharing KayCee !!! The 787 crossing the canal could have been taken at AMS (taxying to 36L)... Missed the Air Baltic Q400 two years ago...this one is definitely better... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weihong 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2012 Thanks for sharing! Love the 787 shots!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC Sim 2 Report post Posted February 13, 2012 The Boeing 787 is parked where the A380 did in 2008 and where the A330F did in 2010. The A330MRTT has arrived this morning and although I have not seen it, I understand it is a Royal Air Force machine. KC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtemujin 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2012 Thanks for the heads up. The Boeing 787 is parked where the A380 did in 2008 and where the A330F did in 2010. The A330MRTT has arrived this morning and although I have not seen it, I understand it is a Royal Air Force machine. KC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted February 13, 2012 The Boeing 787 is parked where the A380 did in 2008 and where the A330F did in 2010. The A330MRTT has arrived this morning and although I have not seen it, I understand it is a Royal Air Force machine. KC Perhaps the same machine on display during LIMA? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S M Tang 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2012 Saw that the E-3 Sentry is among the static aircraft display. Has it arrived yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC Sim 2 Report post Posted February 13, 2012 The A330MRTT at the show is factory-fresh from Spain and wears the unconventional "registration" - MRTT016. The E-3B Sentry arrived on Sunday afternoon ... and watch this space for pictures of it. The sun was absolutely gorgeous when we were photographing her. KC Sim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted February 14, 2012 Looking forward for the photos of the A330MRTT & the E-3B Sentry! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Idham 0 Report post Posted February 14, 2012 nice...awesome 787... keep the pics comin'.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtemujin 0 Report post Posted February 14, 2012 Some photos to share. Photos are still being post processed. Too tired today. Cheers. http://xtemujin.wordpress.com/2012/02/14/2...ntre-singapore/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badrul 0 Report post Posted February 14, 2012 more pleeaaseeee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simon 3 Report post Posted February 14, 2012 787 the main attraction? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kip Dawson 0 Report post Posted February 14, 2012 The A330MRTT at the show is factory-fresh from Spain and wears the unconventional "registration" - MRTT016. The E-3B Sentry arrived on Sunday afternoon ... and watch this space for pictures of it. The sun was absolutely gorgeous when we were photographing her. KC Sim KC The Airbus A330MRTT is indeed a UK airframe.......... MRTT016 is construction number 1033 and should have the RAF serial ZZ331. Regards Kip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kianhong 0 Report post Posted February 16, 2012 Sharing some shots from the airshow. Flying display consist of RSAF F-15SG & F-16C, RMAF MiG-29n 'Smokey Bandits', USAF C-17 Globemaster III, Rebel 300, USAF B52 Stratofortress and RAAF PC-9/A 'Roulettes'. Group photo session of the RMAF Mig-29 & RSAF F-15SG flying display teams. Also appeared in the photo were Ministers of Defense & Air Force chief from both countries. RMAF MiG-29n RSAF F-15SG to be continued ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kianhong 0 Report post Posted February 16, 2012 Star attraction of the show - Boeing B787 Dreamliner N787BX. Sexy nose. Sexy Wings! Love the curve and blade-like wing tip. Some Interior shots. EY class cabin with mood lighting. Forward demo J-class cabin. Electrochromic windows. Takes about 60sec to change from one shade to another. More EY cabin shots with some rather psychedelic mood lighting. Aft Cabin Crew bunk - cozy!! Bumped into Randy Tinseth - VP Marketing Boeing Commercial Aircraft. Had a small chat with him regarding conversion. Nice chap! Airbus Military A330 MRTT. Took these while it was leaving the show ground for departure later in the evening. Thanks for viewing. Cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chaity 1 Report post Posted February 16, 2012 Good shots there Kianhong! Like the interior shots of B787. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Chai 0 Report post Posted February 16, 2012 The interior is absolute beauty as well as exterior one. Bravo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites