The success of the first Rotorcraft Asia and Unmanned Systems Asia
saw the participation of key industry leaders and quality
discussions
SINGAPORE, Apr 25, 2017 - (ACN Newswire) - The inaugural editions
of Rotorcraft Asia and Unmanned Systems Asia, held from 18 to 20
April 2017, received very strong reception and participation from
the breadth of leading industry companies and experts, regulators,
top executives and academics, establishing them as key touchstone
events for the industry.
The inaugural editions hosted over 3,000 trade attendees from 52
countries, of which 24 percent attendees were from overseas. The
attendees engaged in high-quality discussions on industry
challenges, showcased innovative solutions, and forged strategic
partnerships to unlock and drive the industry's growth potential in
the region.
"Home to Singapore Airshow, Asia's largest aerospace and defence
event, and now to Rotorcraft Asia and Unmanned Systems Asia,
Singapore has established its leading position in providing key
strategic platforms for the global fixed wing, rotary wing and
unmanned systems industry participants to converge, forge
partnerships and tap into the region's growth potential," said Mr
Leck Chet Lam, Managing Director, Experia Events. "We are very
encouraged by the positive response to the inaugural events and the
fact that industry players are looking at Rotorcraft Asia and
Unmanned Systems Asia as must-attend events with its offering of
business collaborations, industry knowledge and networking
opportunities. We will continue to have a pulse on the industry and
bring more exciting dimensions to the future editions."
"We are very thrilled to see that the attendance at the Rotorcraft
Asia and Unmanned Systems Asia 2017 is concentrated around the
innovations in the industry, especially as both industries start to
converge. Participating at the events as founding sponsors
reaffirms our commitment to the industries in Singapore and the
Asia-Pacific region," said Christophe Nurit, Regional Executive
Asia Pacific, Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company.
- Contributing to the vibrancy of Singapore's Aviation
Landscape
The robust networking and business opportunities that the inaugural
Rotorcraft Asia and Unmanned Systems Asia have provided for the
Asia-Pacific region and beyond make it a critical part of the
ecosystem of Singapore's aviation and aerospace industry,
contributing to the long-term sustainability of the industry and
opening doors to key markets for local and global companies
alike.
"Rotorcraft Asia and Unmanned Systems Asia are very targeted events
that have allowed us the opportunity to interact with a myriad of
audience who represent the industry's entire ecosystem," said Lu
Weiyao, Co-Founder and Technical Director, Flare Dynamics Pte Ltd.
"The level of exposure that we have attained by participating in
the events have gone through the roof and we are certain that from
the leads generated at the events, we will be able to expand our
network further."
Additionally, networking programmes such as the VIP Buyers
Programme facilitated strategic meetings with public sector
representatives from Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Myanmar,
Brunei as well as leading industry players such as BP, Shell
Aviation, PT Derazona Air Service, Macquarie Rotorcraft Leasing,
PhilJets Group, Thai Helicopter Services, Waypoint Leasing among
others.
"Rotorcraft Asia and Unmanned Systems Asia have established a
unique platform for us to meet with high-level executives and
manufacturers as well as learn more about the industry trends and
forecasts for the region," said Thierry Tea, CEO, PhilJets Group.
"As we continue to grow and expand, the events give us an edge into
this dynamic industry."
- Catalyst for Strategic Partnerships Across the Region
Rotorcraft Asia and Unmanned Systems Asia also saw the announcement
of several significant collaborations, affirming its position as an
effective strategic platform of choice for leading industry
companies, solutions providers and innovators from across the
industry.
Announcements made at the inaugural events include the Airbus
Helicopters and SingPost partnership for drone delivery trials. The
project, named "Skyways", aims to develop an aerial drone delivery
system for urban environments like Singapore. An initial trial
involving transporting small packages using a drone around the
National University of Singapore (NUS) campus is expected to take
place in early 2018.
"It is a well-organised event. We are happy to meet various
customers, partners and suppliers at this event, to share ideas and
discuss opportunities to grow the market in this region. We hope to
see even more participants from the various mission systems for a
more sustainable showcase," said Philippe Monteux, Head of Region,
Southeast Asia & Pacific, Airbus Helicopters.
Bell Helicopter also had leveraged the events to solidify several
partnerships and deliveries across key markets such as Indonesia,
India and Vietnam. Tata Steel Group has purchased a second Bell 429
helicopter to support their steel production operations. Air
Pacific Utama (PT APU) also signed a purchase agreement of the
first Bell 407GXP and Customer Advantage Plan (CAP), the first
Asia-based customer to sign for the new service solution, at
Rotorcraft Asia and Unmanned Systems Asia.
"We are pleased with the response to the first edition of the
biennial Rotorcraft Asia and Unmanned Systems Asia exhibition,"
said Sameer A. Rehman, Managing Director, Bell Helicopter Asia
Pacific. "We were able to celebrate multiple successes during the
exhibition as well as showcase our emerging product technologies
and share our vision for the future of rotorcraft."
Rotorcraft Asia 2017 and Unmanned Systems Asia 2017 are organised
by Experia Events with the support of the Civil Aviation Authority
of Singapore, the Defence Science and Technology Agency,
International Enterprise Singapore, the Ministry of Transport,
Singapore, the Singapore Economic Development Board and the
Singapore Exhibition and Convention Bureau.
The second edition of Rotorcraft Asia and Unmanned Systems Asia,
held from 16 to 18 April 2019 at Changi Exhibition Centre, will
continue to demonstrate industry relevance to exhibitors and
visitors by anticipating market trends, introducing new features as
well as offering exhibitors the opportunity to present their latest
and most innovative technologies to potential buyers.
For more information, visit www.rotorcraft-asia.com and
www.unmannedsystems-asia.com.
About Rotorcraft Asia
Rotorcraft Asia is a dedicated commercial and para-public
helicopter event for the thriving Asia Pacific Market. It is the
premier business and networking platform for manufacturers, owners
and operators, MROs, distributors of products and services for the
rotorcraft and related industry. Comprising an exhibition,
conference and static aircraft display, Rotorcraft Asia will be an
integrated marketplace to springboard and tap into opportunities in
this dynamic region. For more information, visit
www.rotorcraft-asia.com.
About Unmanned Systems Asia
The premier unmanned systems event in Asia presents the future of
drones across a vast spectrum of commercial and defence
applications, showcasing cutting edge technologies and solutions in
aerial, ground, surface and underwater systems. Unmanned Systems
Asia offers a highly effective platform for stakeholders to advance
their search and rescue, communications, monitoring and
surveillance capabilities. The show brings together manufacturers,
suppliers, service providers, buyers, academia, governments,
research and regulatory bodies to explore the limitless
opportunities of unmanned systems. For more information, visit
www.unmannedsystems-asia.com.
About Experia Events Pte Ltd
Experia Events specialises in organising and managing exhibitions
and conferences of strategic interest, fostering industry
development and thought leadership. It has built a strong portfolio
in aerospace and defence with the highly successful Singapore
Airshow, Asia's largest aerospace and defence event, as well as the
inaugural Singapore International Robo Expo and key events such as
IMDEX Asia, Asia Pacific's flagship maritime defence show;
Rotorcraft Asia, the premier dedicated event for the global civil
helicopter industry; Unmanned Systems Asia, which presents the
future of unmanned systems across a vast spectrum of commercial and
defence applications; and Cybertech Asia, a strategic platform for
the international cyber community.
Experia Events' expertise also extends to the government and
lifestyle sectors, through key events such as the World Cities
Summit, Singapore International Water Week and CleanEnviro Summit
Singapore. With a proven track record underscoring its aspirations
to stage events that influence, Experia Events aims to diversify
its range of strategic events globally. For more information, visit
www.experiaevents.com.
For further enquiries, please contact:
Marilyn Ho
Experia Events Pte Ltd
Director, Communications
Tel: +65 6595 6130
Email: marilynho@experiaevents.com
Ranjeet Kaur
Hill+Knowlton Strategies
Tel: +65 9025 7674
Email: ranjeet.kaur@hkstrategies.com
Source: Rotorcraft Asia 2017
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