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The Singapore Airshow 2026 returns for its milestone 10th edition, taking place from 3 to 8 February 2026 at the Changi Exhibition Centre. The biennial event is once again expected to set new records, with 110,000 attendees, 1,000 participating companies from over 50 countries and regions, and 16 country pavilions collectively representing the largest exhibition floor space in the show’s history. There will be 37 assets on static display and the flying display will feature eight acts, six from air forces and two from commercial aircraft manufacturers.

Asia-Pacific Driving a Buoyant Industry

At a press conference held on 1 February 2026, Mr Leck Chet Lam, Managing Director of Experia Events, organiser of the Singapore Airshow, shared that “as aviation and defence adapt to shifts driven by sustainability and digitalisation, the Singapore Airshow provides a neutral setting for stakeholders to engage and build partnerships with long-term relevance.”

He added that “reaching our 10th edition reflects how the Singapore Airshow has grown alongside the industry, and how its role continues to expand — particularly as Asia-Pacific continues to drive global aviation growth.”

Reflecting the industry’s healthy post-pandemic recovery, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that in 2025, Asia-Pacific passenger and cargo traffic grew 9% year-on-year, accounting for 52% of global growth. Total airline profitability is forecast to reach a record US$41 billion in 2026, a 4.5% increase compared to 2025. In Asia-Pacific, load factors are projected to hit 84.4% in 2026, an all-time high for the region.

The region is also accelerating sustainable aviation through early Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) mandates, expanding regional production capacity, and growing investments. In Singapore, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) will introduce a first-of-its-kind SAF levy this year to meet the nation’s 1% SAF uplift target, with a progressive increase to 3–5% by 2030.

Singapore as a Global Aerospace Hub

Ms Cindy Koh, Executive Vice President of the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), highlighted Singapore’s strong position in capturing Asia-Pacific growth as a trusted and stable aerospace hub.

Pointing to two key tailwinds — robust aircraft demand and airlines extending operating lifecycles due to supply chain delays affecting new deliveries — Ms Koh noted that “these present opportunities for Singapore as companies tap on our established and reliable manufacturing ecosystem,” while also creating “strong demand for MRO and aftermarket services.”

Singapore is home to over 130 aerospace companies, undertaking a wide spectrum of nose-to-tail activities across MRO, manufacturing, and aftermarket services.

In 2024, the aerospace sector grew 19% in manufacturing output and 32% in value-add year-on-year. The sector accounts for approximately 1% of Singapore’s GDP, while supporting the wider air and aviation hub that contributes about 5% of GDP. Singapore’s competitiveness in advanced manufacturing has enabled companies to produce critical components locally and deliver high-quality MRO work for mission-critical aircraft systems.

Looking ahead, Ms Koh shared that “Singapore is enhancing its aerospace and aviation reliability through ecosystem-wide investments and upgrades to critical infrastructure to handle growing air traffic with greater precision and safety.” She added that Singapore’s R&D centres are deepening innovation capabilities through strategic government–industry research partnerships, while efforts continue to build career resilience and create new jobs for Singaporeans.

Singapore Airshow 2026 – New Frontiers

This year’s edition introduces three new initiatives aimed at delivering a more relevant and value-added experience for global participants.

The inaugural Space Summit will be held from 2 to 3 February 2026 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands. Organised under the theme “New Frontiers: Shaping a Responsible and Inclusive Space Future,” the summit is supported by Singapore’s Office for Space Technology & Industry (OSTIn) and the EDB, and will feature 12 discussion panels with over 60 C-suite speakers and panellists.

With the in-space economy forecast by McKinsey to reach US$1.8 trillion by 2035, Mr Lam noted that the launch of Space Summit 2026 reflects “the maturation and growth of the Singapore Airshow, where it is timely to develop the space segment into a dedicated platform.” He added that this allows international aviation stakeholders visiting Singapore to efficiently attend both events.

For the first time, the Singapore Airshow has brought together the industry’s “movers and shakers.” These include:

• New technology pioneers such as Horizon Aircraft, RADA, Vertical Aerospace, and Wisk
• AI enablers including Anduril, ATREYO, Helsing, and Shield AI
• Dual-use innovators such as Aireon, Gogo, Q-CTRL, and Quantum-Systems
• Sustainability leaders including Airbus, Boeing, Honeywell, and Neste

Together with the AeroForum, which addresses themes such as autonomy, dual-use technologies, sustainable aviation, and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), visitors will gain a comprehensive view of emerging capabilities and technologies shaping the industry.

The Singapore Airshow will also debut AeroLens, a curated photography exhibition presented in partnership with Plane’s Portrait Aviation Media and MAphotoSG. The exhibition will be available online via the official Singapore Airshow website, as well as onsite at an art wall located in Hall A near Function Room 5.

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Flying Display Schedule

Day	Date	Programme	Time
Tuesday	3-Feb-26	Trade Day	12.00pm – 1.15pm
Wednesday	4-Feb-26	Trade Day	11.00am – 11.50am
Thursday	5-Feb-26	Trade Day	11.00am – 11.50am
Friday	6-Feb-26	Trade Day	No Flying Display
Saturday	7-Feb-26	Weekend@Airshow	11.00am – 11.40am, 3.30pm – 4.10pm
Sunday	8-Feb-26	Weekend@Airshow	11.00am – 11.40am, 3.30pm – 4.10pm

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Flying Display Line-up

Operator	Aircraft	Performance Type
Airbus	A350-1000	Solo Flying Demonstration
COMAC	C919	Solo Flying Demonstration
Republic of Singapore Air Force Aerial Display Team	1x F-16C + 1x AH-64D	Team Aerobatics
Indian Air Force Sarang Helicopter Display Team	4x Hal Dhruv ALH	Team Aerobatics
Indonesian Air Force Jupiter Aerobatic Team	6x KT-1B	Team Aerobatics
People’s Liberation Army Air Force Bayi Aerobatic Team	6x J-10	Team Aerobatics
Royal Australian Air Force	F-35A	Solo Aerobatics
Royal Malaysian Air Force	SU-30MKM	Solo Aerobatics

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Static Display Line-Up

Manufacturer	Model	Operator	Registration
Aeronautics Defense Systems	Orbiter 4	RSAF	5401
Airbus	A220-371	Air Niugini	P2-PGA
Airbus	A330-243 MRTT	RSAF (112 Squadron)	762
Airbus	A350-1041 XWB	Starlux Airlines	B-58551
Airbus	A400M-180 Atlas	GAF (LTG 62)	54+20
Airbus	Aliaca	–	–
Airbus	Flexrotor	–	–
Airbus	SIRTAP (Sistema Remotamente Tripulado Táctico de Altas Prestaciones)	–	–
Airbus Helicopters	H145M	GAF (Wing 64)	–
Airbus Helicopters	H160B	Derazona Helicopters	PK-DRZ
Airbus Helicopters	H225M	RSAF (125 Squadron)	201
Bell	505 Jet Ranger X	Bell Textron	N368BT
Boeing	AH-64D Apache Longbow	RSAF (120 Squadron)	2068
Boeing	CH-47F Chinook	RSAF (127 Squadron)	88173
Boeing	F-15SG Strike Eagle	RSAF (149 Squadron)	8319
Boeing	KC-46A Pegasus	USAF (2nd/32nd Air Refueling Squadron)	16-46016
Boeing	P-8A Poseidon	USN (Patrol Squadron 45 (VP-45))	169426/LN
Bombardier	Global 7500	Bombardier Aerospace	N100BD
COMAC	C909	COMAC Express	B-3322
COMAC	C909	TransNusa	PK-TJD
COMAC	C919-100STD	COMAC Express	B-658M
Dassault	Falcon 6X	Dassault Falcon Jet Corp.	N616VG
Elbit Systems	Hermes 900 Kochav	RSAF	5500
Embraer	E195-E2	Hunnu Air	EI-HUU
Embraer	KC-390 Millennium	Embraer	PT-ZNG
General Atomics	MQ-9A Block 5 ER Reaper	USAF (319th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron)	20-0413/ZZ
Gulfstream	G500	DuPage Aerospace	N463SD
Gulfstream	G700	Gulfstream Aerospace	N708GA
Lockheed Martin	F-16C Block 52 Fighting Falcon	RSAF (145 Squadron)	617
Lockheed Martin	F-35A Lightning II	RAAF (No. 77 Squadron)	A35-056
Lockheed Martin	F-35A Lightning II	USAF (4th Fighter Squadron)	20-5607/HL
Lockheed Martin	F-35A Lightning II	USAF (4th Fighter Squadron)	22-5694/HL
Pilatus	PC-24	Cat Aviation	HB-VGA
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems	SPYDER-SR (Surface-to-air Python-5 and Derby)	RSAF (165 Squadron)	–
Sikorsky	S-70B Seahawk	RSAF (123 Squadron)	252
Textron Aviation	B300 King Air 360	–	RP-C8308
Textron Aviation	680A Citation Latitude	Textron Aviation	N626LA