Air Force aerobatic team to perform at Singapore air show

South Korea's Air Force said its Black Eagles aerobatic team will perform at the opening of an air show in Singapore on Tuesday.

The team will fly eight T-50B trainer jets made in South Korea to show off various advanced maneuvers at the Singapore Airshow 2016, the Air Force said.

Ranked among the world's top three air shows, the biennial event is attended by large numbers of aerospace and defense industry officials from around the world.

"The Black Eagles' air show will promote the excellence of South Korean aircraft in the T-50 range," it said. "It will also help us win the U.S. Air Force project to build T-X jets for export."

The team of 75 members, including nine pilots, will put on a total of four performances during the show set to end on Feb. 21.

The Black Eagles are taking part in the air show for the second time following their first attendance in 2014. (Yonhap)