Selangor Aviation Show (SAS 2024) Takes Flight as Leading Aviation Event
The Selangor Aviation Show (SAS 2024) was launched successfully on 12th September 2024 at Skypark RAC, Selangor, marking its fourth edition.
Officiated by Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Tengku Amir Shah Ibni Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj, Raja Muda Selangor, the event aimed to transform the business and general aviation sectors in the region.
Organised by Invest Selangor Berhad and hosted by the Selangor state government, SAS 2024 focused on promoting business and general aviation alongside advanced drone technologies. The show provided a prestigious platform for local companies to display their innovations and attracted international investors, creating new opportunities for growth and partnerships.
The event welcomed around 25,000 visitors from over 45 countries, featuring 50 aircraft on static display, including notable models like the Diamond aircraft, Falcon 8X, and Piaggio Avanti. With an anticipated RM1.3 billion in potential transactions, SAS 2024 has set a new standard for the industry, showcasing 128 booths representing 88 companies from seven countries, including Singapore, the UK, and France. High-profile participants included Textron Aviation and Dassault Aviation.
Key highlights of the show included exhibitions, static displays, drone demonstrations, and networking opportunities. Various talks and forums tackled important topics such as sustainability, AI, and space exploration, featuring speakers from countries like the USA and the UK.
The event also hosted its second career fair, connecting job seekers with over 38 aerospace and aviation companies, including Bombardier and Skyways Technics Asia. This initiative aimed to bridge talent and industry in this rapidly growing sector.
During the opening ceremony, key players exchanged documents to advance aerospace development in the region, including collaborations with Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad and the Aerospace Malaysia Innovation Centre.
The Women in Aviation Awards, held later in the evening, celebrated the achievements of women in the industry, recognising their significant contributions to the aviation landscape.
YAB Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari, Selangor Menteri Besar, expressed the immense potential for Selangor to become a key player in the evolving industry, aiming to attract investments and promote research and development.
YB Ng Sze Han, State Executive Councillor for Investment, Trade, and Mobility, highlighted Selangor’s position as the heart of Malaysia’s aerospace economy, committed to fostering a comprehensive aerospace ecosystem to facilitate business for investors.
Event: Selangor Aviation Show 2024
Venue: SkyPark Regional Aviation Centre (RAC), Selangor
Date: 12th – 14th Sept, 2024
Time: 10am – 6pm