The Singapore Airshow 2024 showcased significant developments and announcements in the aviation industry: <br /><br />1. **Aircraft Orders and Announcements**: <br /> - **Thai Airways** confirmed an order for 45 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners [[❞]](https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/singapore-airshow-highlights-review-roundup). <br /> - **STARLUX Airlines** placed orders for five Airbus A350Fs and three additional A330neo widebodies [[❞]](https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/singapore-airshow-highlights-review-roundup). <br /> - **VietJet Air** signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 20 A330neo aircraft [[❞]](https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/singapore-airshow-highlights-review-roundup). <br /> - **Lilium** signed an agreement with PhilJets for the future purchase of 10 eVTOL aircraft [[❞]](https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/singapore-airshow-highlights-review-roundup). <br /><br />2. **Technological Innovations**: <br /> - **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). <br /> - **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). <br /><br />3. **Military and Defense**: <br /> - **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/). <br /> - 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). <br /><br />4. **Sustainability Efforts**: <br /> - 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). <br /><br />These highlights underscore the airshow's role in advancing both commercial and military aviation sectors while focusing on sustainability and technological innovation.
