Singapore Airshow 2024 Aerial Flypast Aviation Showcase

The Singapore Airshow 2024 at Changi Exhibition Centre saw a total of nine aerial displays aerobatic manoeuvres flypast, for trade days on 20th to 23rd February and Weekend@Airshow on 24th and 25th February, the first Public Days in 4 years for the biennial Singapore Airshow.

Six National Air Forces - RAAF Royal Australian Air Force Roulettes,  Indian Air Force Sarang, Indonesian Air Force Jupiter TNI+AU, ROKAF Republic of Korea Air Force Black Eagles, RSAF Republic of Singapore Air Force and USAF The United States Air Force B-52 Stratofortress (flypast only on February 22) and three commercial companies - Airbus A350-1000 wide body airliner, Chinese aircraft manufacturer COMAC C919 narrow-body airliner and ARJ21 regional jet. COMAC made its inaugural participation at Asia’s most influential aerospace and defence event, flying it's aircraft for the first time outside China.

This Singapore AirShow 2024 edition thrilled spectators with the largest number of flying teams since Singapore Airshow inception in 2008, performing exhilarating aerobatics  manoeuvres, spectacular stunning aerial precision performances diverse display coordinations with the latest prowess commercial and military aircraft.

Republic of Singapore Air Force's F-15SG and AH-64D Apache 

Opening the Singapore Airshow 2024 aerial display is our Nation pride The Republic of Singapore Air Force’s integrated aerial display team, featuring a Lockhead Martin F-15SG fighter jet and the AH-64D Apache attack helicopter, performing 12 synchronized stunts and choreographed manoeuvres.

The Slingshot sees the AH-64D helicopter charging into the show centre before pulling into a steep climb to apex at almost zero airspeed before executing a tight turn back while the F-15SG fighter jet enters from the right with a high G-turn 360 degrees around the helicopter.

The Sam Weave and Triple Aileon Roll sees the F-15SG releasing flares as it twist and roll with precision flying turns and 360 degrees spiral moves.

The Golden Salute is an appreciation to all audience and Singaporeans, with the helicopter performing a 'bow' and the F-15SG enters into a vertical spiral climb, releasing a column of flares to close the show.

Indian Air Force Sarang HAL DHRU

Indian Air Force Sarang is showcasing it's aerobatic manoeuvres for the first time at Singapore Airshow with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), manufactured Advanced Light Helicopter (Dhruv). 

The first international display for the Sarang team was at the Asian Aerospace Airshow at Changi Exhibition Cente, Singapore in 2004.

The Sarang team helicopter livery is a painted beautiful peacock, ever so picturesque when the 4 helicopters are performing formations like Iverted Wineglass, India and Diamond.

The aerobatic display highlighted Indian Air Force pilots true flying skills and showcased the ALH Dhruv's agility and manoeuvrability for Sarang Manoeuvres like Cross Over Break, Sarang Heart and Sarang Split.

Royal Australian Air Force Roulettes PC-21 

The Royal Australian Air Force's aerobatic display team The Roulettes uses Switzerland made Pilatus PC-21 – one of the most advanced training aircraft in the world.

This is the first time that RAAF The Roulettes with 6 aircraft and 7 member team is showcasing their aerobatic skills internationally with the new PC-21 at The Singapore Airshow 2024 with formations and manoeuvres like Wedge to Vulcan Rollbacks, Corkscrew and Quarter Clover and Cascades.

The RAAF conduct regular practice displays with Indonesia’s Jupiter Aerobatic team, complimenting the strong bilateral relationship of the 2 countries.

Performing mainly domestically in Australia all year round at official launches and special events, RAAF The Roulettes are trained in precise aerobatics formations, flying as close as 3 metres apart and as low as 250 feet (80m) at speeds of up to 370 knots.(685km/h) where the pilots can experience up to 6 ‘G', or 6 times, the force of gravity during a display. 

Indonesia Air Force Jupiter KT-1B

Indonesia Air Force Jupiter (TNI-AU) Aerobatic Team 6 uses Korea WongBee KT-1B. The Jupiter team performed aerobatics display regularly at Singapore Airshow, participating in 2014, 2018, 2022 and 2024.

The Jupiter International aerial performance includes  Bangkok, 2012 at Thailand aviation centurion celebration, Brunei Darusalam,  2013 at 4th Brunei Darussalam International Defence Exhibition (BRIDEX) and Langkawi, Malaysia for Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2023 and as well as numerous Indonesia official events.

Jupiter formations and manoeuvres include Jupiter wheel, solo spin, snake loop and showcased new moves this year, mesmerising crowds as usual.

Republic of Korea Air Force Black Eagles T-50

Republic of Korea Air Force Black Eagles uses Korea Aerospace Industries KAI T-50 the advanced supersonic jet trainer, for the aerobatic aerial display.

The Black Eagles are a crowd favourite with their synchronized manoeuvres and use of coloured smoke, creating pleasing Instagram friendly photos and videos.

Black Eagles ROKAF 7 and 8 have photographer and videographer onboard sometimes as passenger for sky view footages.

ROKAF Black Eagles weaved through the sky to create heart shape and Korean flag symbol in white with their manoeuvres.

United States Air Force B-52 Stratofortress

The USAF Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is an American long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber designed to perform a range of missions and is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds at altitudes of up to 50,000 feet. 

A pair of United States Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, the legendary military plane flew past the Singapore Airshow 2024 on February 22 on its way back to its airbase. USAF B52 is a staple in the military and have been in service  for more than 5 decades.

Airbus A350-1000

Airbus A350 XWB latest edition, A350-1000 was first showcased at Singapore Airshow 2018. The aerial performance is a crowd favourite as it glides through gracefully into the clouds and sky, creating picture perfect photos for everyone. 

The Airbus A350 Ultra Long Range is operated by Singapore Airlines on the world's longest commercial route today between Singapore and New York since 2018. Australia’s Qantas will be launching the next longest A-350 route for non-stop air travel from Sydney to London and New York with the inaugural flights in mid 2026.

Powered by the latest generation engines from Rolls-Royce, the newest generation A350 brings a 25% reduction in fuel consumption and carbon emissions. 

For Singapore Airshow 2024 aerial flypast,  the A350-1000 is fueled with a 35% blend of sustainable aviation fuel at Singapore Changi Airport, in association with ST-Airport Services, Changi Airport Group and SATS.

All Airbus aircraft are already able to operate with up to 50% SAF and towards achieving up to 100% SAF by 2030.

Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China COMAC 919

COMAC C919, a narrow-body twin aisle airliner developed by Chinese aircraft manufacturer Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China COMAC flew for the first time outside China at Singapore Airshow 2024 with C919 B-001F. 

Designed and manufactured in China, C919 commercial plane inaugural flight MU9191 was on May 28, 2023 by China Eastern Airlines - who made the biggest purchase order for C919. China Eastern Airlines uses C919 on its route between Shanghai and Chengdu currently. 

At Singapore Airshow 2024, Tibet Airlines placed an order of 50 COMAC C919 special variant aircraft for high altitude flying.

Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China COMAC ARJ21-700

COMAC ARJ21-700 aircraft is the first short-medium range turbofan regional single aisle business aircraft with a flexible cabin option of twin class with 8 business class seats and 70 economy seats or single class of 97 coach seats.

Indonesia based TransNusa uses COMAC ARJ-21 and flies internationally from Jakarta to Singapore, Guangzhou, Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and domestically Bali and Yogyakarta.

GallopAir, Brunei second airline have signed a letter of intent to purchase COMAC C919 and ARJ21 business and freighter jet. GallopAir aims to start flights operations by late 2024.

The Singapore Airshow 2024 flying displays was held once a day at 12:30pm-2.00pm on 20 February, 11:30am-12:25pm on 21 and 22 February on trade days and on Weekend@Airshow Public Days, it was twice a day at 11:30am-12:15pm and 2:30pm-3:15pm on 24 and 25 February. 

Members of the public could also view the flying displays via a livestream at Singapore Airshow 2024 (singaporeairshowlive.gov.sg) and a recorded version at other timings.

Schedule and timings are subject to changes and attendees are advised to check the Singapore Airshow Website: www.singaporeairshow.com , Facebook @OfficialSingaporeAirshow, Instagram : @singaporeairshow, X : @SGAirshow and LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/singapore-airshow

Singapore Airshow 2024 Static Display 

Singapore Airshow 2024 static display include Airbus A330neo Starlux aircraft,  Embraer 195-E2 COMAC C919 China Eastern Airlines aircraft,  COMAC ARJ21 TransNusaAir regional jet and Air Central cargo aircraft.

STARLUX Airlines operates an all-Airbus passenger fleet that includes the Airbus A350-900, A330neo and A321neo, flying long haul United States flights with Airbus A350 from Taipei to San Francisco, Los Angeles currently, to Seattle from August 2024 and from Taipei to Singapore,  Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam with Airbus A330neo and A321neo.

At The Singapore Airshow 2024, Airbus received new orders from Taiwan Airline Starlux for 5 all-new A350F freighters and 3 more A330neo widebody aircraft while VietJet Air has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the purchase of 20 Airbus A330-900 widebodies, complementing the Airbus A321XLRs already on order.

At Singapore Airshow 2024,  Airbus ACH130 Aston Martin Edition from Airbus Corporate Helicopters made its first appearance, featuring interior and exterior designed Aston Martin clean luxury aesthetic look.

Embraer, Brazil defense & security, commercial aviation, business aviation and urban air mobility solutions showcased Embraer E195-E2 with 'TechEagle ' livery with Embraer C-390 Millennium, Praetor 600 and Eve’s eVTOL cabin mockup first appearance at the Singapore Airshow 2024.

The Embraer E195-E2 commercial jet is the  world’s most fuel-efficient and quietest single-aisle aircraft and received significant orders including from Singapore second airline Scoot.

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) showcased 10 of its aircraft and weapon systems like the F-15SG and F-16D fighter aircraft, the AH-64D, H225M and CH-47F helicopters, the Hermes 450 and Heron 1 UAVs, the A330-MRTT and the Aster 30 missile system.

Weekend@Airshow Public Days 2024 was an aviation theme hub of excitement.

Photos with Singapore Airshow's beloved mascots, Leo and Leonette meet and greet sessions, specially planned family-friendly activities like spanning treasure hunts and constructing eco-friendly paper airplanes, getting up close with the latest commercial and military aircraft on display, meet the pilots sessions and the high octane spectacular aerial display aerobatic manoeuvres flypast from Singapore and visiting aerobatic flying teams.

Singapore Airshow 2024 Autograph Session with Flying Display Pilots :

February 24 at 1:30pm – 2:00pm (Black Eagles) and 4:30pm – 5:00pm (Roulettes), and February 25 at 10:30am – 11:00am (Black Eagles), 1:30pm –2:00pm (Jupiter) and 4:30 – 5:00pm (Sarang). 

Weekend@Airshow 2024 tickets inclusive of complimentary 2 way shuttle bus services from Expo to Changi Exhibition Centre were ticketed at SISTIC - SGD$34 for adults, SGD$17 for children aged 3 to 12 years, and SGD$240 for the group package, which includes 4 tickets and 1 car park label.

Singapore Airshow 2024 received its highest record of close to 60,000 trade attendees at the Changi Exhibition Centre from 20-23 February 2024 and additional almost 60,000 public attendance for Weekend@Airshow from February 24-25.

Singapore Airshow 2026 will be held in February. at Changi Exhibition Centre.

*Photos taken by BeauteRunway photography team using Canon RS 6 and RS 7, Nikon Z9 and Pentax K3-II.

Singapore Heartlands Festival 2023 | 2024 - Celebrating the Community

Singapore's annual celebration of the heartlands - The  Heartlands Festival 2023 took placed from 1 December 2023 to 31 January 2024. Taking on the theme “Celebrating the Community”, this Heartlands Festival renewed focus on connecting with younger generations, sustaining placemaking efforts and enhancing community bonds.

Launched in 2021, the Heartlands Festival is organised by Heartland Enterprise Centre Singapore (HECS) and supported by The Federation of Merchants’ Associations, Singapore (FMAS), Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), Housing & Development Board (HDB), and People’s Association (PA). 

The closing of Heartlands Festival 2023 appreciation luncheon was officiated by Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Ministry of National Development Deputy Government Whip Sim Ann.  

A poignant reflection on the shared experiences that have brought the heartlands to life, spotlighting the evolution and growth of the Heartlands Festival across its three editions from 2021 to 2023, and other accomplishments that underscore the festival’s significant impact on Singapore community and local businesses positive progress.

The Heartlands Festival 2023/2024 has been a resounding success through the Heartlands Festival Lucky Draw, Heartlands Odyssey and Heartlands Quest – providing a boost to an estimated 20,000 heartland businesses across Singapore. Heartlands Festival 2023 has also rallied over 50 Merchants’ and Hawkers’ Associations to organise more than 100 hyperlocal activations in the neighbourhood and town centres across Singapore. 

Jia He Restaurant Chinese New Year 2024 Lunar Festive Menu Exquisite Gastronomic Celebration

Jia He Grand Restaurant and its sister establishment, Jia He Chinese restaurant presents a culinary selection of Lunar New Year menus with bountiful delicacies symbolising prosperity, abundance and wealth. 

The festive menus are available for dine-in, takeaway set menus, pen cai treasure pots, signature favourites,  roast meats and festive dishes for self-collection or deliveries and a selection of festive goodies are available for online purchase at shop.jiahe.com.sg, curated for families, friends and business associates.

Taste delightful favourites like Smoked Salmon with Edible Flower and Jackfruit Yusheng, Jia He Premium Abalone Pen Cai, Roasted Golden Suckling Pig and Roasted London Duck.

Feast on Jiahe new signature dishes like Prosperity Whole Lobster and Salmon Yu Sheng with Red Wine infused Longan, Braised 3-Head Abalone with Hairy Gourd and Goose Web, Steamed Red Grouper with Kam Hua Ham and Tien Shin Cabbage in Superior Chicken Essence or Steamed Fillet of Sea Perch with Stuffed Morel Mushroom and Hunan Ham.

Decadent desserts include Double-boiled Bird’s Nest with Egg White and Peach Resin in Young Coconut and Chilled Water Chestnut Pudding with Coconut Milk.

Both Jia He Grand and Jia He Chinese Restaurant joyful Lunar New Year celebrations with à la carte selections and specially curated dim sum menus, set menus and signature are available throughout the festive period from 21 January 2024 to 24 February 2024.

Try Jia He Exquisite Chinese New Year Set Menu 2024, available at $2688++ for 10 persons.

Toast to the highest with Lo Hei in abundance with Jia He Prosperity Five Auspicious Blessings "Yu Sheng” plated with Shredded Abalone, Fish Maw, Sliced Roast Duck, Sea Cucumber and Salmon, paired with Bellpeppers, Juliene of Radish, salads and Jia He special sauce which tantalises uniquely.

Indulge in the extremely nutritious and collagen rich Jia He Double-boiled Buddha Jump Over the Wall with Red Ginseng which is chokeful of premium delicacies like whole shark's fin, abalone, sea cucumber, Jin Hua Ham and Korean red ginseng. 

Have the soup served three way if you like to taste the different ingredients - first with shark's fin and enjoy the light broth taste or second with abalone, sea cucumber and sharks fins for a thicker soup texture and third - have it all together and enjoy the goodness of the healthy soup with an added nutritious boost where every spoonful is a joy.

This decadence Double-boiled Buddha Jump Over the Wall with Red Ginseng is available as part of the exquisite menu for 10 person. If diners would like to enjoy the dish, it could be ordered at minimum 5 pax at $1888++ and pre-order is required. 

Usher into the year of the Dragon with the King of the sea - Steamed Australia Lobster with Sea Urchin in Egg White and Chinese Wine. Diners have the option to add on whiskey for a flambé lobster for Instagram and IG reels.

The steam lobster is cooked to perfection with thick chunks of succulent meat, sea urchin and roe on top of super silky smooth egg white and right hint of whiskey, so delightful that you may be wishing for a bigger portion.

The Poached Sliced Spotted Garoupa with Wild Mushroom and Superior Lobster Soup is scrumptious with the freshest fish fillet and flavoursome lobster stock while the wild mushroom adds a crunch.

Elevate the indulgence with the Roasted Suckling Pig with Australia 3 Head Abalone, Fried Rice with Yam and Sakura Shrimp. 

A whole 3 Head abalone with abalone sauce, a portion of the suckling pig with the crispy sakura shrimp, steam soft yam and fried rice is served for each diner. 

The crispy cracking skin of the suckling pig pairs extremely well with the abalone and the shrimps adds a punchy bite.

End the meal with Dessert - Daifuku filled with Mandarin Orange and Cream Served with Bird's Nest-Ginseng Xiao Long Bao. 

Bite into the Xiao Long Bao and drink the essence of Bird's Nest before opening the little bun to reveal the thick strands of nourishing Bird's nest. 

The Daifuku filled with Mandarin Orange and Cream is as delightful as it looks and diners can order the crispy pan-fried Nian Gao with ginger juice for a prosperous start to the New Year.

Jia He Grand offers exclusive Lunar New Year Set Menus ranging from $1188++ (Set Menu A) to $1688++ (Set Menu C) for 10 persons, with a lunch option available at $988++ for 10 persons.

Jia He Chinese Restaurant offers distinctive Lunar New Year Set Menus ranging from $1088++ (Set Menu A) to $1588++ (Set Menu C) for 10 persons, with a lunch alternative priced at $888++ for 10 persons.

Perfect for gifts or indulgence, Jiahe freshly baked new year goodies selection includes Almond Florentine,  Plum Blossoms Pineapple Tarts, Rosette cookies with sesame, maltose candied walnuts and original flavour mini egg roll. 

Try the traditional Hong Kong Cantonese favourites like Steamed Radish cake or Taro Cake with Chinese sausage, Koi Fish water chestnut pudding or Nian Gao.

Receive a 10% early bird discount with participating bank cards OCBC, DBS/POSB, UOB and CIMB from now to 25 January 2024 at the restaurants or online orders with promo code JIAHE10 through shop.jiahe.com.sg. (This discount is not applicable for set menus and bundle sets. Terms and conditions apply.)

Jia He Grand is located at One Farrer Hotel, Level 1, 1 Farrer Park Station Rd, Singapore 217562 while Jia He Chinese Restaurant is located at 1 Farrer Park Station Road, #01-14/15/16 Connexion, Singapore 217562,  next to Farrer Park Station Exit C, on the NorthEast purple MRT line with kerb side pick up.

For reservations and pre-orders in advance, contact Jia He Grand @ One Farrer Hotel at 6538 9688 / 6538 2788 Email: jiahegrand@jiahe.com.sg and Jia He Chinese Restaurant @ Connexion at 6694 8988 / 6694 9466 Email: enquiries@jiahe.com.sg or visit Jia He website, Jiahe online Shop or WhatsApp: 9067 0828 / 8870 8988

Balabala kidswear China No. 1 children fashion brand opens first store in Singapore

China's best selling fashion apparel brand for children, Balabala, officially launched it's first store in Singapore, at CapitaLand's Plaza Singapura, retailing fashionable trendy quality and functional designs from apparel, fashion accessories, footwear and homeware for babies to youth, boys and girls, to express their individuality and personality.

The 1,000 square feet store is designed in Balabala sunshine yellow theme, showcasing the Spring Summer 2024 Balabala premium collection, Disney collaborations, Holiday season collection and Lunar New Year festive designs.

Renowned for its innovative fashion collaborations and  collections, Balabala held it's Be With You Winter 2021 fashion show at the iconic Great Wall of China where  designer Jason Wu (former Artistic Director for Hugo Boss) and new generation trendy designer Chen Peng showcased their designs with high-tech materials for Balabala children fashion merchandise. 

Upcoming Balabala designer collaborations include Christine Phung (former Dior and Chloe creative director) and independent designer Veeco Zhao.

Winterwear is one of Balabala strongest fashion merchandise, where over 50 million pieces of children’s down coats alone are sold.

In celebration of Balabala 20th Anniversary in 2021, the Balabala X Kris Van Assche was launched where the former Creative Director of Berluti and Dior Homme designed an exclusive collection for sale at Balabala flagship stores, Tmall and 20 premium shops.

For Summer 2023,  the Balabala X Bonton french brand featured a line of technical outerwear that combines  innovations like jade fibers to provide breathability and temperature regulation.

Balabala is the No. 1 children fashion brand in China and Asia, the top 5 brand by market share and is listed on Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2011, operating across 14 countries with over 4,800 stores in China, Hong Kong, Macau, Middle East, Qatar, Dubai, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Nepal, providing trendy fashion apparel designs in its Premium Collection, Young Collection, Lab Collection, Holiday collection and designer collaborations for newborns, toddlers, kids and youth.

To celebrate the opening of Balabala’s inaugural store in Singapore, shoppers will enjoy promotions like :-

• Receive a tote bag with any purchase and upon registering as a member

• 10% off one piece and 20% off two or more pieces regular-priced footwear and apparel

• S$10 discount upon net purchase of S$100, and S$30 discount upon net purchase of S$200

• Spend S$59 to get a free plush toy, S$139 to have a free bouncy ball, S$239 to receive free tennis racket set toy; while stocks last

Balabala Singapore store is located at 68, Orchard Road, #04-15/16, Plaza Singapura, Singapore 238839, right next to Dhoby Gaut MRT station. Visit Balabala Singapore online shop for the full range of products available and enjoy complimentary delivery with minimum purchase of $79 .

FILA Collection X The Tanglin Club Christmas 2023 Tennis Tournament

FILA, the iconic Italian sportswear brand founded in 1911, launched the FILA Court Luxe collection, FILA FUSION x TEAM WANG Design - Movement from the East by Jackson Wang and FILA White Line Heritage X Victoria & Albert Museum United Kingdom - Fantastic Journey with Chinese celebrities Yang Mi as brand ambassador and Zhang Yixing fronting the campaign this 2023/2024 season.

This December marks the inaugural partnership for the first ever FILA sponsored Christmas Tennis Tournament at the Tanglin Club, which was founded in 1865 as a significant milestone with the prestigious club, showcasing their illustrious heritage, timeless elegance and sporting legacy.

The front lobby of the Tanglin Club Sports Centre showcased the Tennis philosophy, history, influence and partnership of popular tennis world championship players like Karolina Pliskova, Bjorn Borg,  John Isner and Ashleigh Barty in FILA apparel and accessories. 

The FILA immersive experience with a FILA locker room photowall and curated collection of FILA althletic fashion apparel sportswear, bags, accessories and sports shoes, complete with FILA benches and banners were installed at the 3 storey Tanglin Club Sports Complex on competition day where tennis fanatics were dressed in trendy FILA tennis sportswear and shoes.

A children’s Tennis clinic session, followed by women's and men's matches held at indoor courts and outdoor courts concluded with a best-dressed competition and dinner celebration party on 2 December.

The FILA Court Luxe features green, white and navy blue theme designs and argyle print for a fashionable flair on the court.

Jackson Wang X FILA FUSION with TEAM WANG Design - Movement from the East is inspired by parkour and other sports, the highly anticipated debut of the capsule「DONG」fuses FUSION's hero piece, the new functional yet fashionable apparel with Jackson Wang's sport interests. It was officially launched at FILA FUSION Bugis Junction and FILA Jewel on 5 December 2023, 12pm and the collection is priced from SGD 178 to 288

FILA White Line Heritage X V&A - Fantastic Journey Collection draws inspiration from the nineteenth century British artist William de Morgan creations of ceramic tiles and pottery artworks. The arts-centered collection is fronted by Yang Mi and is priced from SGD 178 to 288.

FILA sportswear apparel and footwear for lifestyle, fitness, tennis and golf for men, women and kids including FILA Court Luxe collection, FILA FUSION x TEAM WANG Design - Movement from the East by Jackson Wang, FILA White Line Heritage X Victoria & Albert Museum, FILA Fusion, FILA Athletics, FILA Golf, FILA Kids are available at FILA Singapore stores, FILA FUSION shops and FILA SG online store.