{"id":47270,"date":"2026-02-01T18:35:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T11:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=47270"},"modified":"2026-02-01T18:35:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T11:35:00","slug":"singapore-airshow-2026-milestone-edition-20-years-of-shaping-the-aerospace-landscape-as-asia-pacific-drives-global-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=47270","title":{"rendered":"Singapore Airshow 2026 Milestone Edition: 20 Years of Shaping the Aerospace Landscape as Asia-Pacific Drives Global Growth"},"content":{"rendered":"

SINGAPORE<\/span>, Feb. 1, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — Singapore\u00a0Airshow 2026, organised and managed by Experia Events Pte Ltd, will take place from 3 to 8 February 2026 at the Changi Exhibition Centre, marking its 10th edition and 20 years of contribution to the global aerospace, defence and space sectors. The event arrives as Asia-Pacific accounts for 52% of global aviation industry growth in 2025, driven by the world’s highest growth rates for passenger and cargo traffic.<\/p>\n

Demonstrating the sector’s momentum, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) projects airline net profits of US$41 billion in 2026, with passenger volumes exceeding 5 billion travellers. Asia-Pacific will continue to see strong demand in 2026, with load factors projected to reach 84.4% in 2026, an all-time high for the region.<\/p>\n

As one of the world’s most influential aerospace and defence exhibitions, Singapore Airshow 2026 will once again convene global industry leaders, business leaders, government and military delegations, innovators and investors to exchange ideas, forge partnerships and chart the next era of aerospace, defence and space.<\/p>\n

A Global Platform for Aerospace and Defence<\/b><\/p>\n

More than 1,000 participating companies from over 50 countries and regions will gather at Singapore Airshow 2026, representing the full spectrum of commercial aviation, defence, space, MRO, advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies.<\/p>\n

Leading aerospace and defence firms including Airbus, CATIC, Bell, Boeing, COMAC, GE Aerospace, Gulfstream, Leonardo, Lockheed Martin, MBDA, Rolls-Royce, RTX, Saab, SIA Engineering, ST Engineering and Thales will be joined by a new wave of defence technology innovators. Companies such as Anduril, Helsing, Quantum Systems and Shield AI,\u00a0alongside Quikbot in autonomous and uncrewed systems, DroneShield in counter-UAS, Edgecortix in AI computing, Hawkeye 360 in space-based intelligence and surveillance, Radia with the world’s largest aircraft and Transcelestial with a laser-based space communications, reflecting the industry’s transformation towards next-generation technologies and innovations.<\/p>\n

Country pavilions from Australia, Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States will anchor the exhibition, with expanded representation from the Italian Trade Agency Pavilion and the China Pavilion, reinforcing the Airshow’s position as Asia-Pacific’s premier aerospace gateway. Collectively, these pavilions also occupy the largest total floor space ever in Singapore Airshow’s history.<\/p>\n

Singapore Airshow as an Economic Catalyst<\/b><\/p>\n

Singapore Airshow’s contribution extends well beyond the exhibition halls. The 2024 edition generated over S$391 million in economic activity while attracting more than 50,000 trade attendees and 60,000 public attendees. The 2026 edition is positioned to deliver similar scale, amplified by expanded programming including Space Summit 2026.<\/p>\n

Singapore Airshow’s economic contribution footprint cascades across Singapore’s hospitality, transport, logistics and business services sectors, while catalysing longer-term value through investment flows, strategic partnerships, talent and workforce development.<\/p>\n

“As aviation and defence adapt to shifts driven by sustainability and digitalisation, Singapore Airshow provides a neutral setting for stakeholders to engage and build partnerships with long-term relevance,” said Mr Leck Chet Lam, Managing Director of Experia Events, organiser of Singapore Airshow. “Reaching our 10th edition reflects how Singapore Airshow has grown alongside the industry and how its role continues to expand, particularly as Asia-Pacific continues to drive the growth of the global aviation business.”<\/p>\n

Space Summit 2026: From Air to Orbit<\/b><\/p>\n

For the first time, Singapore Airshow will extend its reach beyond Earth’s atmosphere into Space with Space Summit 2026 (2 to 3 February 2026, Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands).<\/p>\n

Backed by Singapore’s Office for Space Technology & Industry (OSTIn) and the Economic Development Board (EDB), the Summit establishes Singapore as Asia-Pacific’s focal point for space sector dialogue. Under the theme “New Frontiers: Shaping a Responsible and Inclusive Space Future,” the program convenes policymakers, space agencies, investors and innovators to address infrastructure development, sustainable practices, capital deployment and the in-space economy \u2014 forecasted by McKinsey to reach US$1.8 trillion by 2035.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Across two days, Space Summit 2026 will feature keynote addresses, leadership dialogues and focused panels on launch system innovations, the future in-space economy and Asia-Pacific market growth. Confirmed participation includes senior representatives from major space agencies[1]<\/sup> such as the Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organisation (APSCO), Ag\u00eancia Espacial Brasileira (AEB), the German Space Agency (DLR), Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA), the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA), Republic of Kazakhstan, UAE Space Agency.<\/p>\n

The Summit will also see keynote insights from Michael Schoellhorn, Chief Executive Officer of Airbus Defence & Space, and perspectives from ST Engineering as a Founding Partner, together with a diverse line-up of senior female leaders from across the global space ecosystem.<\/p>\n

With strong interest from the global space value chain, Space Summit 2026 will bridge the aviation and space sectors \u2013 enabling cross-industry collaboration across connectivity, emerging technologies and commercial space applications.<\/p>\n

Advancing Sustainable Aviation<\/b><\/p>\n

Asia-Pacific is accelerating sustainable aviation through early SAF mandates, regional production capacity and growing investments. This momentum positions Asia-Pacific as a critical proving ground for SAF commercialisation and sustainable aviation innovation. Industry projections indicate SAF will represent 4\u20135% of global jet fuel consumption by 2030, with Singapore targeting 1% SAF adoption by 2026.<\/p>\n

Neste, the world’s leading renewable fuels producer, returns as Sustainable Aviation Partner. The company will share operational insights at AeroForum on SAF scale-up, supply chain evolution and practical pathways to decarbonisation.<\/p>\n

Fostering Innovation and Next-Generation Technologies<\/b><\/p>\n

Singapore Airshow 2026 creates direct channels between emerging innovators and established industry players.<\/p>\n

The What’s Next<\/b> startup platform showcases breakthrough technologies in aerospace and defence, while dedicated exhibition zones highlight digital aviation, sustainable propulsion systems and next-generation defence capabilities. These spaces facilitate collaboration across the value chain and accelerate the transition of ideas from development to deployment.<\/p>\n

Strategic Forums and Industry Engagement<\/b><\/p>\n

The trade program at Singapore Airshow 2026 is structured to address both immediate industry priorities and longer-horizon transformation:<\/p>\n