Story ID: 483 Blackstar
The Shape of Things that Fly 
By: Chris Pocock
Caption: Blackshape’s trainer aircraft at Singapore Airshow
Word Count: 76
Side by side in the static park, the latest versions of Italian company Blackshape’s trainer aircraft, that have been flying since 2011. The Prime ISP (left) is an optionally-piloted surveillance aircraft that can also train ground operators. The Gabriel BK 160 (right) is a more powerful aircraft best suited for military pilot training. Blackshape is partnered in Asia by Hong Kong-based Sky Media Ltd (SML) and its Singapore subsidiary Asia Security Technology (AST). – C.P.