The Singapore Airshow 2024 showcased significant developments and announcements in the aviation industry:
1. **Aircraft Orders and Announcements**:
- **Thai Airways** confirmed an order for 45 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners [[❞]](https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/singapore-airshow-highlights-review-roundup).
- **STARLUX Airlines** placed orders for five Airbus A350Fs and three additional A330neo widebodies [[❞]](https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/singapore-airshow-highlights-review-roundup).
- **VietJet Air** signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 20 A330neo aircraft [[❞]](https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/singapore-airshow-highlights-review-roundup).
- **Lilium** signed an agreement with PhilJets for the future purchase of 10 eVTOL aircraft [[❞]](https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/singapore-airshow-highlights-review-roundup).
2. **Technological Innovations**:
- **Airbus** announced a MoU with the Singapore Economic Development Board to establish a Sustainable Aviation Hub [[❞]](https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/singapore-airshow-highlights-review-roundup).
- **ST Engineering** showcased their Airfish wing-in-ground-effect craft and landed their first customer, a Turkish company acquiring 10 Airfish vehicles for tourist operations [[❞]](https://www.ainonline.com/airshow-convention-news/singapore-airshow-2024).
3. **Military and Defense**:
- **Saab** highlighted the Gripen E multirole fighter and discussed potential opportunities with Thailand and the Philippines for their fighter modernization programs [[❞]](https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/singapore-airshow-2024-saabs-gripen-e-sets-sights-on-fighter-procurement-breakthroughs/).
- The Royal Singapore Air Force's Boeing F-15SG fighter jet performed a flying display [[❞]](https://www.ainonline.com/airshow-convention-news/singapore-airshow-2024).
4. **Sustainability Efforts**:
- Airbus and Pratt & Whitney both emphasized sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) initiatives, with Airbus testing the use of 100% SAF in its aircraft [[❞]](https://www.ainonline.com/airshow-convention-news/singapore-airshow-2024).
These highlights underscore the airshow's role in advancing both commercial and military aviation sectors while focusing on sustainability and technological innovation.
