First Look At Singapore Airshow's Static Display

A trio of Airbus airliners were among the first arrivals at the Airshow's static park. Between Singapore Airlines' A350 and Korean Air's A220 is a Cebu Pacific A330-900. This is one of two of the type that the Philippine carrier has in service. A further 12 are on order.

Singapore Airlines has brought one of its seven A350-900ULR aircraft to the show site. The city-state's flag carrier is the only operator of the ultra-long-range variant, which it first received in September 2018 and uses on non-stop flights between Singapore and the U.S. The Airbus-owned A350 appearing in the flying display is a larger -1000 model.

In December 2018, this aircraft became the ninth A220-300 to be delivered to Korean Air, out of 10 ordered. The carrier was the third airline—and the first in Asia—to operate the former Bombardier CSeries, and the first five were delivered as CS300s.

The German Air Force has brought one of its Airbus A400Ms to the show. It is the largest operator of the airlifter/tanker, which continues to attract interest from militaries in east Asia. In November, Indonesia signed up for two aircraft, with options for a further four.

The Boeing KC-46 Pegasus is doing USAF tanker duty at the show this year: in 2020, a KC-135 was in the static display. India and Indonesia have both been offered the type and have been considering it alongside the Airbus A330 MRTT. One of the Republic of Singapore Air Force's MRTTs is due to be added to the static display before the show begins on Tuesday.

Another airliner-based military aircraft in the static display is this U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon. The maritime patrol aircraft is based on the Boeing 737 platform, and is operated in the region by Australia and India. New Zealand and South Korea have also ordered the type.

A pair of U.S. Air Force F-35As stand guard on the static display. An F-35B will participate in the flying display for the second Singapore Airshow running.