Aviation Leadership Summit, Business Forums Key Highlights Of Singapore Airshow 2012

SINGAPORE, Feb 2 (Bernama) -- The highly anticipated Singapore Airshow Aviation Leadership Summit (SAALS) and Business Forums return this year as part of Singapore Airshow 2012. The Singapore Airshow 2012 will be held from Feb 14-19 at the Changi Exhibition Centre with SAALS from Feb 12-13. Organised in conjunction with the biennial Singapore Airshow, SAALS and the Business Forums provide a valuable opportunity for high-level government delegations and aviation industry leaders to come together, to discuss key challenges facing the industry and explore potential opportunities for collaboration. The event will also bring together key global stakeholders in aviation including airlines, manufacturers, airports and governments, and a diverse mix of speakers and delegates who will provide both depth and insight into the discussions. Under the theme "Driving Change, Overcoming Challenges Together", the summit will address a wide range of issues on long-term growth and sustainability in the aviation business, security challenges and climate change. Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), Director-General Yap Ong Heng in a statement said: "This year’s theme is particularly pertinent, coming at a time when global aviation is facing a period of significant change and uncertainty which must be addressed through global collaboration. "By bringing key global aviation leaders together for collective dialogue, we hope to shape new perspectives that can take the industry forward." Following its resounding success in 2010, the Business Forums will be another highlight of the Singapore Airshow 2012. Presented by top aerospace buyers, government officials and industry leaders, the Business Forums will give trade visitors and exhibitors an opportunity to understand procurement trends and strategies to tap potential business prospects and joint ventures in key Asian markets. In addition to the China and India Business Forums, the Singapore Airshow 2012 will introduce the inaugural Southeast Asia Business Forum. The Singapore Airshow is Asia’s largest and one of the top three aerospace and defence shows in the world. With strong participation this year, the event looks set to be bigger and more spectacular, presenting the finest in aviation technologies and systems from some 900 companies across 50 countries. -- BERNAMA