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Opposite (1) This year Asian Aerospace played host to a large range of US military hardware. This significant presence included this F-15C Eagle, plus a F-14 Tomcat, F-16 Fighting Falcon, E-2C Hawkeye and EA-6B Prowler (2) Also in US military markings but actually civil registered was this Beechcraft T-1 Jayhawk, 211 of which were ordered by the USAF as tanker, bomber and transport pilot training arcraft (3) This Singapore Airlines 737-300 freighter, converted by Pemco Aeroplex in Florida, is one of the few 737-300/ 400/500 series aircraft in use as dedicated cargo aircraft. (4) The massive Antonov An-225 Myira is the largest aircraft in the world, and dominated the ‘heavy metal’ parking space at Singapore The An-225 is powered by six 51,590b (231. 1kN) Progress D. 18T turbofans, and its maximum takeoff weight is in excess of 454,000kg (998,000lb). (5) An ATR-72 of Taiwan based carrier Trans Asia Airways. This airline has also recently ordered Airbus A321s (6) A large number of military and civil helicopters were displayed at Singapore, ranging from the McDonnell Douglas Helicopters NOTAR MD-520N which performed loops during its fly- ing display, through to the Bell OH-58X Kiowa Warrior as pictured here. The OH-58X is currently a technology demonstrator with the mast mounted sight of the OH-58D, but has some stealth features including a chisel nose which houses the avionics, a FLIR pod, and an Integrated Helmet Display System. (7) Helicopter gunships played a prominent role at Asian Aerospace with the MDH AH-64 Apache and M Mi-28 Havoc (pictured) both on display During its flying routine the Havoc demonstrated its ability to hover while in a nose down attitude. (8) Mil’s Mi-24 Hind assault helicopter was also on display, a type that was proven in combat in Afghanistan. (All photos Keith Anderson) Opposite (1) This year Asian Aerospace played host to a large range of US military hardware. This significant presence included this F-15C Eagle, plus a F-14 Tomcat, F-16 Fighting Falcon, E-2C Hawkeye and EA-6B Prowler (2) Also in US military markings but actually civil registered was this Beechcraft T-1 Jayhawk, 211 of which were ordered by the USAF as tanker, bomber and transport pilot training arcraft (3) This Singapore Airlines 737-300 freighter, converted by Pemco Aeroplex in Florida, is one of the few 737-300/ 400/500 series aircraft in use as dedicated cargo aircraft. (4) The massive Antonov An-225 Myira is the largest aircraft in the world, and dominated the ‘heavy metal’ parking space at Singapore The An-225 is powered by six 51,590b (231. 1kN) Progress D. 18T turbofans, and its maximum takeoff weight is in excess of 454,000kg (998,000lb). (5) An ATR-72 of Taiwan based carrier Trans Asia Airways. This airline has also recently ordered Airbus A321s (6) A large number of military and civil helicopters were displayed at Singapore, ranging from the McDonnell Douglas Helicopters NOTAR MD-520N which performed loops during its fly- ing display, through to the Bell OH-58X Kiowa Warrior as pictured here. The OH-58X is currently a technology demonstrator with the mast mounted sight of the OH-58D, but has some stealth features including a chisel nose which houses the avionics, a FLIR pod, and an Integrated Helmet Display System. (7) Helicopter gunships played a prominent role at Asian Aerospace with the MDH AH-64 Apache and M Mi-28 Havoc (pictured) both on display During its flying routine the Havoc demonstrated its ability to hover while in a nose down attitude. (8) Mil’s Mi-24 Hind assault helicopter was also on display, a type that was proven in combat in Afghanistan. (All photos Keith Anderson)

Singapore again played host to a highly successful Asian Aerospace expo and airshow between February 22 and 27. Rapidly shaping up as the third major airshow in the world, Singapore has done well to capture the nitch market that it has since it’s first show a decade ago. Following is a compilation of the major news stories to emanate from this year’s Asian Aerospace.

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