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  • Embraer gears up for Singapore Airshow

    Embraer gears up for Singapore Airshow

    Embraer is set to display its growing portfolio of aircraft at the Singapore Airshow on 20-25 February, as the company looks to strengthen its presence in Asia Pacific

    The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, which also has an office in Beijing, will showcase its aircraft solutions for defense and security, commercial aviation, and business aviation, including the Asian debut of subsidiary Eve Air Mobility.

    The biennial industry event in Singapore gathers the most influential players in international aerospace and defense, and Embraer excited to show the collective strength of its aircraft lineup.

    Making their debut at the show are Embraer’s C-390 Millenium for military transport aircraft and the Praetor 600 business jet. The C-390 was recently selected by South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), whilst the Praetor 600 was delivered to South Korea’s flight inspection centre at end-2023.

    On its debut, Eve Air Mobility will be presenting an overview of its eVTOL, services and operations solutions including its Urban Air Traffic Management software solution.

    The company will have its full-size eVTOL cabin mockup on display, marking its first trip to Asia Pacific as part of its world tour. Eve and will also offer visitors a unique virtual reality (VR) flight experience.

    Also joining the lineup at this year’s Airshow with a brand new ‘Tech Eagle’ livery is the E195-E2 commercial jet, which doubled in deliveries last year and got firm orders from Scoot.

    “Our presence in Asia Pacific is growing and the Airshow provides us a great platform to further interact with the aerospace and defense communities across the region,” said Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO at Embraer.

  • Garuda Indonesia Group to Join Singapore Airshow 2016

    Garuda Indonesia Group to Join Singapore Airshow 2016

    As part of its company synergy, the Garuda Indonesia Group will for the first time join Singapore Airshow, Asia’s largest aerospace and defence event. This is Garuda Indonesia’s first participation as a Group, as only one subsidiary, the Garuda Maintenance Facility AeroAsia, had participated in the past.

    M. Arif Wibowo, President & CEO, Garuda Indonesia, feels the presence of the Garuda Indonsia Group at Singapore Airshow 2016 is inline with the company’s “Group Synergy” program, as detailed in its strategic plan 2016.

    “The Garuda Indonesia Group is delighted to present itself as an integrated whole, presenting our business synergies as group action in providing service excellence to all customers, through each member’s strengths and main businesses,” Arif added.

    The presence of Garuda Indonesia Group at the Singapore Airshow follows Group strategy to develop brand image, to elaborate potential business, to enhance business relations with stakeholders, and to boost up the awareness to Garuda Indonesia Group’s strategic role as Indonesia’s trade envoy in international level.

    At the Singapore Airshow 2016, Garuda Indonesia Group – through Garuda Maintenance Facility AeroAsia – looks to several short-term and long-term business contracts, of a value reaching USD 100 milions.

    Singapore Airshow is one of three prestigious airshows in the world, along with Farnborough Airshow and Paris Airshow. During the airshow, Garuda Indonesia Group will hold several partnership and business deal signings, including an announcement of attainment; which expected to promote and stregthen Garuda Indonesia Group’s value in global market.

    Garuda Indonesia currently has 6 subsidiaries with diverse business sectors, comprised of:

    – Garuda Maintenance Facility AeroAsia, specialized in integrated aircraft maintenance, including engine and aircraft components repair service;

    – Citilink, a low cost carrier (LCC) airline projected for budget traveller;

    – Aerowisata, specialized in hospitality, transportation, catering and travel agent service;

    – Gapura, specialized in ground handling service, supported by cargo and warehousing service;

    – Asyst, specialized in IT and consultation service;

    – Abacus – which now has transformed to Sabre Travel Network Indonesia – specialized in technology provider service for global travel and tourism.

    As part of the fleet revitalization program, throughout 2016, the Garuda Indonesia Group will receive 16 new aircraft in total; 1 Boeing 777-300ER, 4 Airbus A330-300, 4 ATR72-600, and also 8 Airbus A320 to be operated by Citilink. By the end of 2016, Garuda Indonesia Group will operate a total of 188 aircraft; 144 aircraft for Garuda Indonesia and 44 aircraft for Citilink.

    To continue the positive growth reached by its “Quick Wins” program in 2015, Garuda Indonesia will execute a “Sky Beyond” strategy in 2016 for short-term company expansion, focusing on three ‘core strategies’ – company group synergy, effectiveness and efficiency, and service enhancement – to accelerate company achievement and performance.