Findthe perfect Langkawi international maritime and aerospace exhibition 2019 stock photo. Huge collection, amazing choice, 100+ million high quality, affordable RF and RM images. No need to register, buy now! langkawiinternational maritime and aerospace exhibition prominent as lima emerges as an incredible stage for aviation and oceanic makers and related businesses to grandstand the most recent in aviation innovation to senior government authorities both from common and military aeronautics and pioneers of ventures from malaysia just as the whole TheLangkawi International Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) is the largest show of its kind within the Asia Pacific region. Its impressive list of international exhibitors and suppliers is more than matched by the supportive presence of industry elites, which range from senior Government officials, and military and civil delegates, to industry movers and shakers and more. Itis to be noted that LCA-Tejas fighter jet has generated a lot of interest at the 15th edition of Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA-2019). The single-engine fighter jet indigenously developed at Bengaluru-based Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is capable of flying at speeds of over 2,000 kmph. Eventsin Malaysia: Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition is a maritime and aerospace exhibition that takes place once Destinations. Menu; Africa. South Africa, Egypt, Morocco. Asia. Japan, India, Russia. Australia & Oceania. Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea. TheLangkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) Exhibition is back. LIMA 2023 will be held from May 23 to 27, 2023. Senior Minister of Defence Malaysia, Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said that some 600 exhibitors from 20 countries would be participating this time around. and will involve 110 assets in the air and maritime sectors. WZBw4. 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Held from May 23rd to 27th, LIMA 2023 is expected to draw up to 400,000 visitors from Malaysia and beyond with a theme of “The Nexus of Asia’s Maritime and Aerospace Trade”. An estimated RM6-8 billion worth of agreements from the defence and commercial sectors is anticipated to be inked, between governments and companies as well as companies and companies. A record-breaking 600 companies hailing from have registered for participation in the show, with 70 per cent of aforementioned firms being international companies from 30 countries while the remaining 30 per cent was from local firms. Major names in the industry include, Airbus, Embraer, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and more. In addition, over 400 top decision-makers from governments and armed forces from across Asia are scheduled to attend. LIMA2023 THE MOST IMPORTANT DEFENCE, SECURITY AND TRANSPORT EXHIBITIONS GLOBALLY. Opportunity to understand the priorities of Malaysia and the region, attend very topical conferences, meet international delegations and identify industrial partnerships. Your window of opportunity has now opened – find out how you can get involved. Sign up for the Seatrade Maritime News Daily newsletter. There is currently no content classified with this term. This biennial once in two years event is the largest and most popular exhibition of aerospace and maritime technology in the whole of Asia region. One of the main attractions is the grand aerial show. LIMA exhibition is held mainly at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre MIEC which is located adjacent to the Langkawi International Airport. Hundreds of major aerospace and maritime manufacturers from all over the world participate and demonstrate their modern technology in aerospace industry. The event was first held in 1991 and since then it has continued to grow in stature and popularity. Over 160,000 visitors, both public and traders come to witness the exhibition and the aerial show. LIMA has also evolved as one of the largest platforms for buyers and manufacturers of aircraft. The manufacturers are able to display and demonstrate their products in front of Government leaders belonging to both military and civil departments who come from various countries all over Asia. Large volumes of business deals are struck during every such event. The Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre MIEC is the main exhibition area where most part of the event takes place including the aerial display. It is located next to the airport. The exhibition center has over 22,000 square meters of indoor space with very high ceilings where all types of exhibits including large and heavy crafts are displayed. It also has an outdoor area of over 49,000 square meters and a viewing gallery. The entire island gets full with visitors, traders, officials and dignitaries during the days of the event which usually takes place over 4 to 5 days. For public visitors except for children and seniors, there is an admission fee RM10 per person and one needs to register at the exhibition hall. Trade visitors pay higher admission fee of RM50. The last couple of days of the exhibition are usually open to public when the maritime demonstrations usually at Resort World Langkawi and Aerial Display at MIEC take place. The event agenda also includes programs like Open Forum discussions, Aviation Awards Program, International Maritime Food Festival, Career Program etc where public visitors can join. However the trade visitors also participate is several B2B meetings, conferences etc. LIMA 2017 Schedule Mar 21 - 25, 2017 Contact Info Organizers Suite Wisma E&C, No 2 Lorong Dungun Kiri, Damansara Heights, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Phone +6 03 2011 7233; Fax +6 03 2011 7235 LIMA 2015 The event kicks off on March 17th 2015. Over 500 exhibitors from all over the world have already confirmed participation and booked exhibition space. This is going to be a larger event than the previous years. Most of the biggest companies making defense aerospace products will be participating in this year's events. Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Safran etc will be showcasing their latest technologies. Attractive programs have been drawn up over the 5-day event which includes Air Chief Conference, Chief of Navy Round Table Talk, Aerial shows, Maritime demonstration, Tourism Carnival plus some new programs like Multi-Nation Maritime Sea Exercise and Multi-Nation Counter Terrorism Exercise. LIMA 2015 Program Highlights March 17 to 19 are the trade days. The MIEC Exhibition is open from 10am to 530pm for the trade visitors only on these days. March 20 to 21 are the public days when the MIEC Exhibition will be open to public between 10am to 530pm. On March 17 to 19, Boat demonstration is between 10am to 1230pm at Resorts World Langkawi, open to all, Aerial display is between 1230pm to 230pm venue MIEC, Maritime demonstration is between 330pm to 430pm at Resorts World Langkawi, open to all except on March 18. On March 20 and 21, Aerial display is between 10am to 12noon and again between 230pm to 430pm. On these days the Boat demonstration will start at 10am at Resorts World Langkawi, open to all and Maritime demonstration at 230pm at Resorts World Langkawi, open to all Related Articles Visitors' Reviews/Comments Share your experience. This year sees the return of Langkawi’s famous International Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition LIMA. This magnificent show takes place every two years and is the largest of its kind within the Asia Pacific region, spanning across 119,209 square meters. Focusing mainly on the defence industry, but also supporting the civilian industries, the show is open to public visitors between the 26th – 30th March 2019 and is the 15th edition of the show. The exciting 5 day event takes place between The Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre MIEC, next to Langkawi International Airport, and The Resorts World, Langkawi. Both venues are within close proximity to each other. What Is The Lima Exhibition? The LIMA Exhibition is a biennial event that takes place in Langkawi, Malaysia and is dedicated to the Maritime and Aerospace sectors for Defence, Civil and Commercial Applications. The event is highly supported by the Malaysian government and industry associations. It was first set up in 1991 as a platform where industry stakeholders could engage and expand their networks. In 2017, the event was attended by 279,969 trade visitors who came to witness its impressive aerobatic and naval displays. The event featured a total of 58 aerial displays, 57 static displays and 18 supporting aircrafts and aims to maintain the same high standard in 2019. As a unique maritime and aerospace exhibition, LIMA is known to regularly attracting leading global organisations and is often attended by key decision makers who range from senior Government officials, military and civil delegates and industry movers. LIMA’19 is expected to play host to key players from the international aviation, aerospace, maritime defence and commercial sectors, as well as senior industry, defence and government decision makers from around the world – but specifically concentrates on the Asian region. For more information about the Lima exhibition visit Held on the Malaysian resort island of Langkawi in the Andaman Sea, the 2019 Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace exhibition LIMA 19 was held between March 26 and 30, 2019. Nigel Pittaway reports Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Udara KAI KT-1B Wong Bee, serial number LL-0117, from Skadron Pendidikan 102 Team Jupiter’ landing after a team display at LIMA 19. The team’s aircraft have been repainted in new markings for the 2019 season. All images Nigel Pittaway AS WITH previous shows however, there was very little available budget for Malaysian defence spending in 2019 and no large deals were announced, nor contracts signed. However, the Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia TUDM or Royal Malaysian Air Force has a vision for the future under its Capability 2055 plan and this, coupled with the muchanticipated Defence White Paper to be released by the coalition government of recently elected Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad in September, provided a glimmer of hope around the exhibition halls. The major news to come out of the show was that the TUDM’s Multi Role Combat Aircraft MRCA requirement has been placed even further onto the backburner, replaced by a Light Combat Aircraft LCA requirement for up to 36 aircraft in the mediumterm. A request for information RFI has been released to manufacturers around the world and two of the likely contenders, India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited HAL and Russia’s Irkut Corporation represented by state arms supplier Rosoboronexport had aircraft at LIMA 19. Malaysia’s geo-political priorities are ever-present too and the need for an enhanced maritime surveillance capability which spans everything from littoral intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance assets, to high end, blue water maritime patrol aircraft remains. A further RFI has recently been released to manufacturers of both manned and unmanned platforms to this end. By the numbers LIMA, as its name implies, is a combined maritime and aerospace exhibition and the 2019 show attracted 406 companies from 32 countries across the two domains, according to show organisers. Perhaps reflecting the stagnation of Malaysian defence procurement programmes over the years, this number was down from a high of 555 companies, from 36 countries, two years ago and is the lowest since at least 2013. Show organisers made much of the fact that 49% of the companies involved were local companies, but overall the proportion of defence companies represented in the halls fell to 60% of total participation, down from 70% in 2017. According to the organiser’s figures, 103 aircraft participated in LIMA 19 and this included a number of firsts’. Making their debut at a LIMA event were two HAL Tejas Mk1 LCAs LA-5009 and LA-5010 from the Indian Air Force’s 45 Flying Daggers’ Squadron, which had arrived at the show via a stopover in Myanmar, en-route from the IAF’s Kalaikunda Air Force Station. The two aircraft were supported by an IAF Ilyushin Il-76 and Lockheed C-130J-30 Hercules, which did not stay for the show. One Tejas took part in the daily flying display in support of a HAL/Indian government bid for the Malaysian LCA competition. Similarly, the Irkut Corporation provided a Yakovlev Yak-130 130/01 for the first time, which arrived at the show aboard a Russian civil-registered Il-76TD. The Yak-130 took part in the daily flying display, but also provided at least two evaluation flights for TUDM pilots during its stay on Langkawi. Another type making its LIMA and even international debut, albeit briefly, was the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s first A330 multi-role tanker transport MRTT. The aircraft made a flypast on the opening day, before landing to drop off the island nation’s Defence Minister, Dr Ng Eng Hen. The MRTT performed a similar flypast during the second day and then landed to collect Dr Ng and his entourage. Making a LIMA debut in the static park were a pair of US Navy EA-18G Growlers from Electronic Attack Squadron 132 VAQ-132 Scorpions’ and a MQ-9A Reaper from California Air National Guard’s 196th ATKS Grizzlies’. Aerobatic teams included the Russian Knights with their Sukhoi Su-30SM fighters and Indonesia’s Team Jupiter, with the KAI KT-1B Wong Bee. Both teams displayed a modified colour scheme on their aircraft since their previous appearances at LIMA 17. Light combat aircraft The Malaysian Government released an RFI to the manufacturers of Light Combat Aircraft in January, with a requirement for an initial 12 aircraft, to be followed by a second tranche of 24 at some further point in the future. According to TUDM chief, General Affendi Buang, at LIMA, Malaysia is looking to spend between MKR 6 and 7 billion on the acquisition of the 36 new aircraft. Affendi said that the first aircraft would enter service after a selection has been made, but he put no timeline on any such decision. In terms of air combat priorities, the LCA programme supplants the previous MRCA competition, for which the Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet, Dassault Rafale, Eurofighter Typhoon, Saab JAS 39 Gripen and Sukhoi Su-35 were all candidates. The MRCA programme had been intended to replace the now retired Mikoyan MiG-29N/ MiG-29NUB fighters in TUDM service, but according to Affendi, any decision will now lag the LCA programme by at least a decade. Companies vying for the LCA includes HAL Tejas Mk1A, Irkut Yak-130, KAI FA-50 Golden Eagle, Leonardo M-346FA, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex JF-17 Thunder and Saab JAS 39 Gripen. HAL will offer the Mk1A version of its indigenous Tejas LCA, complete with Elta EL/M-2052 AESA radar, against the Malaysian requirement. The company has recently delivered the 16th Tejas Mk1 in initial operational configuration to the Indian Air Force and is developing the improved Mk1A, which will also be the initial export version. Immediately prior to LIMA 19, Dr Mahathir had visited Pakistan and signed an agreement with the Pakistani government for the establishment of a joint venture between the two countries to build Malaysian Proton cars locally. During the visit Dr Mahathir witnessed a demonstration of the PAC JF-17 and reportedly told Malaysian reporters he was impressed with its performance and could see no reason why it could not meet the TUDM LCA requirements. Rosoboron export was naturally keen to extoll the virtues of the Yak- 130 at LIMA. Head of Directorate Sergey Gorbenko said that over 160 aircraft are now in service and the aircraft has been exported to five countries outside Russia, including Bangladesh, Laos, Myanmar in the region. Gorbenko also confirmed that Rosoboron export had responded to the Malaysian RFI, saying “We are planning to bid for the LCA programme. The initial stage is 18 aircraft, and the whole programme includes 36 jets.” Although not in the LCA category, a Saab representative confirmed at LIMA that the Swedish manufacturer had been invited to respond to the RFI and did so with an offer of an initial 12 JAS 39 Gripens, with the mix of single-seat and two-seat aircraft to be determined by the customer. The representative said that the Gripens will all be new-build aircraft and can be delivered within two years of an order. Saab had previously proposed a lease arrangement for a similar number of Gripens during the MRCA competition, which it said could have been acquired from within the MiG-29N operational budget, but the offer was not taken up. The new proposal is understood to involve the sale of aircraft, rather than the previous lease offer and Saab points out that a common type for both LCA and MRCA could, in effect, bring the stalled fighter programme within reach. Although they did not have aircraft at LIMAN19, both KAI and Leonardo have confirmed their responses to the LCA RFI. As part of the Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia’s trademark airfield attack sequence to open the show, one of its four A400Ms, serial number M54-03 operated by 22 Skuadron, flies in formation with Pilatus PC-7 MkII trainers. Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia Hawk Mk208, serial number M40-32 assigned to 15 Skuadron at Butterworth, is one of two painted with a commemorative colour scheme to mark the type’s 25th anniversary in service. Hawk 25 years of service The LCA would logically be expected to replace the BAE Systems Hawk, which celebrated 25 years in service with the TUDM during LIMA 19, but mixed messages from General Affendi Buang suggest the Hawk may remain in service for at least another decade. Malaysia acquired 10 twin-seat Hawk Mk108s and 18 single-seat Mk208 aircraft and the first entered service in April 1994. The TUDM has painted two aircraft in special markings to commemorate the event, with one Hawk Mk208 M40- 32 taking pride of place in the static display and the other Hawk Mk108 M40-01 flying in the airfield attack sequence that is the trademark opening display of the show. At a ceremony at TUDM Butterworth prior to LIMA 19, Affendi told Malaysian media that the Hawk remained capable, saying “The Hawk is still capable of delivering and remaining relevant. We are planning to use it for ten more years and there will be upgrades.” Resuscitating the Sukhoi fleet In July 2018, Malaysian Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu advised the country’s parliament that 14 of the TUDM’s 18 Sukhoi Su-30MKM fighters were unserviceable and awaiting major overhaul, due every ten years in line with many Russian aircraft types. The TUDM did not have funding to return the aircraft to the original equipment manufacturer, Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation at Irkut, so the Malaysian Defence Ministry engaged with local contractor Aerospace System Technology Corporation ATSC, a joint venture between Malaysia and Russia to use one aircraft as a proof of concept’ vehicle to validate a local overhaul programme. The first aircraft to undergo this work was M52-11, which was completed shortly before LIMA 19 and ceremonially handed back to the TUDM in the presence of Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad on the opening day of the show. The ten-year reset is known as the Programme of Preventative and Restoration Work PRW and the first aircraft reportedly took 22 months to complete. Two more aircraft have recently been completed and the remainder will now be cycled through the ATSC programme, a process which is expected to take a number of years to complete. Speaking at the official handover of M52-11 ATSC CEO Lt Col Ret Fadzar bin Suhada said “The handover of this aircraft marks the advancement of national aircraft engineering capability, which is critical for the Su-30MKM aircraft. ATSC has proved that the 10-years calendar service inspection was able to be conducted in-country by employing 100% local expertise.” The aircraft are operated by 11 Skuadron, TUDM, the Golden Cobras’ and no fewer than ten individual aircraft were at the show, but it is not known how many of those are actually fully operational. Maritime surveillance and UAS While the breadth of Malaysia’s maritime surveillance requirements is not abundantly clear, the government released an RFI to manufacturers of a range of aircraft – both manned and unmanned – in February, and an eventual request for proposals and subsequent request for tenders are eagerly awaited by industry. No fewer than ten of the Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia’s 18 Sukhoi Su-30MKM fighters participated in LIMA 19, including three in the impressive airfield attack sequence staged to open the show. HAL Tejas Mk1 LA-5009 assigned to the Indian Air Force’s 45 Squadron gets airborne for another handling demonstration at LIMA 19. India hopes to sell Tejas Mk1As to Malaysia to fill its Light Combat Aircraft requirement. TAI’s Anka unmanned air vehicle is a contender for Malaysia’s maritime surveillance requirement. Anka 15-008 was on display at LIMA 19. At the previous LIMA 17 show, industry was talking about a two-tiered approach to the country’s maritime surveillance requirements. The first was for a smaller platform for in-shore tasks and the second for an open water capability, but it is now unclear whether these two distinct requirements have merged, or if they remain separate programmes. Malaysia has a relatively large economic exclusion zone EEZ and is situated alongside one of the busiest shipping routes in the world, the Malacca Strait, through which an estimated 25% of the world’s oil is transported. The country therefore has a pressing requirement for control of its EEZ, including counter smuggling, counter-piracy and counterterrorism capabilities. From an unmanned aerial systems perspective, the Malaysian Ministry of Defence has a requirement for a medium altitude long endurance UAS, which is also capable of employing a range of air-to-ground weapons. Manufacturers understood to have responded to the RFI include China’s Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group Wing Loong II, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc MQ-9B SkyGuardian, Leonardo Falco EVO and TAI Anka. Examples of both the Anka and Wing Loong II air vehicles were on display outside the main entrance to the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre hall at LIMA 19, complete with a likely array of weapons. Given its budget constraints, Malaysia is unlikely to afford a gold-plated manned maritime surveillance platform such as the Boeing P-8A Poseidon, but several manufacturers confirmed their response to the RFI at LIMA 19. Airbus Defence an Space Head of South East Asia, Johan Pelissier, told AIR International that his company has offered a solution based upon the C295MPA platform, but the number of aircraft required was yet to be defined. Pelissier said “We have a long-standing arrangement with the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency for coastal surveillance, using groundbased sensors, and we have responded to the RFI. We see the C295 as an ideal fit.” Other companies understood to have responded include Dassault Falcon 2000MSA, Leonardo P-72A and Viking Guardian 400. Its impressive list of international exhibitors and suppliers is more than matched by the supportive presence of industry elites, which range from senior Government officials, and military and civil delegates, to industry movers and shakers and more. Held biennially since its debut in 1991, LIMA is an ideal platform where industry stakeholders could engage and expand their networks towards forging new partnerships and business agreements. Its insightful round tables and conferences, as well as business forums offer access to invaluable information that enables businesses to stay ahead of the competition and seize new opportunities in the dynamic market of Asia Pacific. Why Exhibit? As it stands today, LIMA is without question, one of the main focal points for the maritime and aerospace community and a mainstay in the global events calendar. The 14th edition of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition witnessed a participation of 555 companies from 36 countries covering a total occupied area of 119,209 square meters. Malaysian companies topped the chart in participation of the event, followed by Russia, France, Australia, United Kingdom and the United State of America. The show continues to enjoy the committed support from the Government of Malaysia and industry associations. This support has positive benefits that permeate through the entire organization of LIMA and passed on to exhibitors, in particular, with regard to delivering relevant key visitors to the exhibition. LIMA regularly invites delegates from over 60 countries that represent the Asia Pacific market and beyond. The organizer works hand in hand with all agencies in the spirit of Malaysia Incorporated, to ensure the widest targeted trade visitorship to LIMA. The dedicated maritime segment of LIMA`17 was set to be a platform for serious business discussions, resulting in some encouraging development in the maritime industries connected the key maritime buyers, government agencies and industry leaders all at one place. In attendance throughout the 5 days of the event were 371 delegations from 49 countries as well as 279,969 trade and public visitors. The event was covered by 634 journalists comprising local and international media and trade magazines. Why visit ? LIMA is a high impact, high profile event of global interest. With over 555 exhibitors, 10 country pavilions, 371 foreign delegations from 49 countries, 634 accredited media members and was attended by 279,969 trade visitors at the previous edition, that bear testimony to LIMA’s capacity to generate business interest. Its business programmes, aerobatic and naval displays has captured the imagination of the nation for close to 30 years. As a unique maritime and aerospace exhibition, LIMA regularly attracts leading global companies and is attended by key decision makers representing the heart of the Asia Pacific growth markets. LIMA’19 is expected to again deliver key players from the international aviation, aerospace, maritime defence and commercial sectors, as well as senior industry, defence and government decision makers from around the world but specifically concentrating on the ASIAN region. Official LIMA ’19 Online Show Daily Naval News has been selected as the Official Online Show Daily for the event. Feel free to reach out to us to share your press release with us or to inquire about advertising opportunities during the event. Useful LIMA ’19 links

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