Selangor Aviation Show 2023 (SAS 2023) was the third edition of Selangor’s dedicated business and general aviation expo, held 7–9 September 2023 at Skypark Regional Aviation Centre (RAC), Subang, and positioned as “the only business & general aviation show in the region.”

Quick Scoop: What SAS 2023 Was About

  • A three-day aviation show focused on business and general aviation , plus helicopters, sports/recreational aircraft, and drones.
  • Hosted by the Selangor State Government and organised by Invest Selangor Berhad as a regional gateway for aerospace and aviation networking and investment.
  • Venue: Skypark RAC, Bukit Jelutong/Subang (Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport area).
  • Dates and hours: 7–9 September 2023, roughly 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

Core Theme and Goals

  • Theme often described as “The only business & general aviation show in the region,” highlighting niche focus rather than a huge public airshow.
  • Main aim: create a networking and deal-making platform for regional and global aviation players, using Selangor as a hub to drive economic growth.

Key Numbers and Highlights

Different sources quote both targets and outcomes, but together they paint a picture of a busy regional show.

  • Visitors:
    • Targeted at least 12,000 visitors in planning documents.
* Some coverage mentions expectations of around 20,000 registered visitors.
  • Exhibitors and aircraft:
    • Around 117 exhibitors from six countries participated.
* Close to 40–50 static aircraft on display across business jets, helicopters, and general aviation types.
  • Business activity:
    • Expected potential transactions of about RM700 million during the event.
  • Programme volume:
    • 33 forums and talks with about 65 speakers on industry topics.

What You’d See There

  • Static aircraft displays (business jets, turboprops, helicopters, GA aircraft).
  • Drone demonstrations and technology showcases.
  • Product and service booths for MRO, avionics, training, airports, and related services.
  • Career Fair with 25 aviation companies offering opportunities to students and young professionals.

A short on-the-ground video review notes “lots of planes on the ground,” with more aircraft than previous years but more limited cabin access unless you were a serious buyer, underscoring the event’s trade-focus.

Event Structure and Audience

  • First two days: mainly trade visitors, B2B meetings, and networking among industry players.
  • Final day: opened to the general public (typically age 5 and above in the guidelines).
  • Program types:
    • Industry forums and panel sessions on global aviation and aerospace trends.
* Presentations and talks on “hot topics” such as regional growth, technology, and regulation.

* Structured networking and business matching sessions.

Local aviation players were strongly represented alongside foreign exhibitors from countries like the United States, France, Denmark, Singapore, Australia, and Hong Kong.

Why SAS 2023 Mattered (And What Happened After)

  • Positioned Selangor as a regional aerospace hub for manufacturing, research, engineering, and services, with state leaders openly framing the show as a driver of high-value investment.
  • Helped link education and industry via dedicated sessions and the career fair for tertiary students.
  • The broader Selangor aerospace calendar has since evolved: after holding the aviation show annually from 2021, the state decided in 2025 to shift towards a more industry-focused aerospace summit that year and make the aviation show a biannual event returning in 2026.

Mini Multi-View: How Different Sources Framed SAS 2023

  • Official announcements emphasised:
    • Selangor’s aerospace strategy, investment opportunities, exhibitor targets, and visitor projections.
  • Local media stories highlighted:
    • Aerobatic flying displays, crowd appeal, RM700 million in potential deals, and the mix of forums, MoUs, and career activities.
  • Community/enthusiast content focused on:
    • Variety of aircraft on the static line, the “more planes but more restricted access” feel, and the avgeek experience at Skypark RAC.

Quick Fact Table: SAS 2023 Snapshot

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Item Detail
Event name Selangor Aviation Show 2023 (SAS 2023)
Edition 3rd edition of SAS
Dates 7–9 September 2023
Venue Skypark Regional Aviation Centre (RAC), Subang/Bukit Jelutong, Selangor
Main focus Business & general aviation, helicopters, sports/recreational aircraft, drones
Organiser Invest Selangor Berhad on behalf of Selangor State Government
Visitors (target/scale) Target of at least 12,000 visitors; some expectations up to ~20,000 registrations
Exhibitors About 117 exhibitors from six countries
Static aircraft Roughly 40–50 aircraft on static display
Forums & talks 33 sessions with around 65 speakers
Business potential Expected potential transactions of about RM700 million
Public access First two days trade-only; last day open to public (5+ years)
Career fair 25 aviation companies offering opportunities to young talent
Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.