Global aviation firms gather in Singapore for airshow

Asia's premier airshow opened in Singapore on Tuesday, with the industry battling supply chain crises and rising geopolitical tension, resulting in a high-stakes display of military and commercial power.

The Asia-Pacific aviation market is entering the next stage of expansion, plane maker Airbus said on Tuesday, focused on opening routes with lower passenger volume and creating stronger demand for smaller single-aisle aircraft.

The European manufacturer said it expects increased Asian interest in its A220 family of aircraft, a narrow-body plane that can complement the larger and popular A320 line. Now in its tenth year, the Singapore Airshow is the region's premier aviation exhibition event and features both civilian and defense companies.