The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) in cooperation with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is thrilled to announce the premiere of the Philippine Pavilion at the prestigious 2024 Singapore Airshow, scheduled to take place from 20th to 25th February 2024 at the Changi Exhibition Centre in Singapore. 

For the first time in this prestigious event’s 16 year history, the Philippines features as one, and with the participation of Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC), Clark Development Corporation (CDC), Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA), the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), and Berthaphil CRK, and aims to bring together leading players in the Philippine aviation industry to showcase their innovations and foster international partnerships.

The 44 sqm Philippine Pavilion will be a focal point, featuring prominent entities, with the honorable DOTr Secretary Jaime J. Bautista serving as Guest of Honor. Other notable participants include the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), AeroStrategies, Philippine Airlines, National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), Aviation Concepts Technical Services Inc. (ACTSI),Alpha Aviation Group, Navfix Flight Services Inc. Wingbox Aviation IncOmni Aviation Corp and METROJET Ltd.

The Singapore Airshow, renowned as Asia's premier international aerospace and defense exhibition, serves as a pivotal platform for industry stakeholders to build strategic alliances and drive transformative changes within the global aviation landscape. This biennial event attracts high-level government and military delegations, along with senior corporate executives from around the world, fostering partnerships and sealing deals within the region.

“The ECCP is honored to have a stake in pioneering the Philippine Pavilion at the Singapore Airshow. This groundbreaking initiative underscores our commitment to showcasing the Philippines on the global stage and paving the way for fruitful collaborations that will propel the sector to greater heights. We look forward to leveraging this platform to strengthen partnerships and elevate the Philippines' presence in the international aviation community," said Florian Gottein, ECCP Executive Director.

“Aviation has had over a century of operations in the Philippines. The rich experience gained, with many firsts and leading light milestones achieved makes us look back with pride, and strengthen our outlook for OnePHAviation. The prominent initiatives currently ongoing with  regard to airport infrastructure development, process digitization and keen attention on the road to NetZero, along with our jewel, the world class skill and service quality of the Filipino professionals will take us to new heights," stated Roberto O. Lim, DOTr Undersecretary for Aviation & Airport.

"The CIAC is elated and honored to represent the Clark Civil Aviation Complex, host to the world-renowned Clark International Airport (CRK), at the Philippine Pavilion of the forthcoming Singapore Airshow. This will be an added avenue to showcase CRK and to forge strategic partnerships and explore investment opportunities as we build our flagship projects, such as the CRK Direct Access Link and the National Food Hub, to transform Clark as the premier global civil aviation and logistics hub of the Philippines," CIAC President and CEO Arrey Perez said.

This initiative is not only a testament to the growing prominence of the Philippine aviation sector but also a reflection of the collaborative efforts of key players in the industry. The ECCP invites all companies in the Philippine aviation industry to join us at the inaugural Philippine Pavilion, where innovation, collaboration, and business opportunities will take center stage.