Coronavirus clips wings of Asia's biggest air showThe Singapore Airshow has been hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak in China, with dozens of participants pulling out. SINGAPORE: Asia's biggest air show opened in Singapore Tuesday under the shadow of a deadly coronavirus outbreak that has forced dozens of companies to withdraw and is threatening to hammer the aviation industry. But the virus -- which has killed more than 1,000 in China and spread to more than two dozen other countries -- is overshadowing this year's event. The centre looked emptier than at previous editions of the show, however, and few major deals are expected this year. But the mood will likely remain subdued in Singapore this week as airlines reel from the impact of many nations barring Chinese travellers over the coronavirus outbreak.

Source: Bangkok Post February 11, 2020 04:18 UTC