A military aerobatic team will attend an air show in Singapore later this month to show off their flying skills and promote South Korean-made aircraft, the Air Force said Thursday.
The Black Eagles team of 75 members, including nine pilots, will depart from South Korea on Sunday and arrive at Singapore's Changi Airport on Wednesday after making stops in Taiwan, the Philippines and Brunei, the Air Force said in a press release.
After training, the team will put on four performances with nine T-50B trainer jets and three C-130 transport aircraft during the Singapore Airshow 2016 set for Feb. 16-21.
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.
"As the Black Eagles perform three-dimensional, advanced maneuvers, we expect to not only show the world the excellence of our T-50 range of aircraft but also help the T-X trainer jet project designed for export to the U.S.," the Air Force said.
At a ceremony marking the team's departure in Wonju, southeast of Seoul, Air Force Chief of Staff Jeong Kyeong-doo encouraged the participants, asking them to raise the global status of South Korea and its air force through a memorable performance.
The Black Eagles will be taking part in the air show for the second time following their first attendance in 2014. (Yonhap)
