All Singapore Airshow articles
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InterviewTop Aces targets Asia-Pacific with adversary air services
Canadian adversary air services provider Top Aces is pursuing new business opportunities across the Asia-Pacific, having held talks with Singapore, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia at the Singapore air show. The company operates more than 150 tactical aircraft including Lockheed Martin F-16s modified to simulate fifth-generation threats.
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NewsSaab plans 2027 unmanned demonstrator for Swedish fighter decision
Saab will fly an unmanned fighter-sized demonstrator aircraft in 2027 as part of Sweden’s Future Fighter System programme, informing Stockholm’s decision on its next combat aircraft by 2030.
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NewsPhilippine Airlines, Thai extend Airbus component support agreements
Airbus has extended its flight-hour services (FHS) component support provision for two Asian operators.
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AnalysisNon-American defence firms gain as US policies reshape markets
Aerospace manufacturers outside the United States are capitalising on surging demand for alternatives to American hardware, as the Trump Administration’s departure from traditional alliance-building prompts defence customers worldwide to diversify their supplier base.
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NewsAirbus and Singapore hail crewed-uncrewed teaming success after H225M and Flexrotor trial
Airbus and Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency have completed a flight campaign which saw the company’s Flexrotor uncrewed air vehicle successfully paired with an H225M helicopter.
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NewsFrench navy praises H160 as service gears up for Guepard
An early naval operator of the Airbus Helicopters H160 has praised the medium-twin for its capabilities as it awaits the arrival of the military M-model variant of the civil platform.
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NewsVietjet sticks with P&W for next batch of A320neo-family jets
Vietjet is staying with Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines to power another batch of 44 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft it has on order.
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NewsXiamen Airlines expands engine MRO agreement with ST Engineering
ST Engineering has extended its engine MRO services with long-time customer Xiamen Airlines.
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NewsECTS buys first full‑flight simulator for Eve Air Mobility
Joint venture Embraer-CAE Training Services (ECTS) has purchased its first full‑flight simulator (FFS) dedicated to training pilots for Eve Air Mobility.
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NewsSaab aims to produce 36 Gripen E/F fighters annually as Brazilian assembly line nears first delivery
Swedish airframer Saab is significantly expanding production capacity for its Gripen E/F fighter, targeting 36 aircraft annually as it eyes further growth opportunities in Canada, Portugal and elsewhere.
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NewsAirbus builds towards first flight of A350 Freighter as next prototype begins to come together
Airbus continues to progress development of the A350 Freighter as it works towards the start of a 10-month, 400h flight-test campaign later this year.
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NewsAirbus to deliver first C295 from India final assembly line in second half
Airbus expects to deliver the first C295 tactical transport from its India final assembly line in the second half of this year.
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NewsIndonesia advances M-346F acquisition through Leonardo pact
Indonesia has edged closer to a contract for the Leonardo M-346, signing a letter of intent with the Italian airframer at the Singapore air show to advance the acquisition process.
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NewsMehair orders up to 10 Tidal hybrid-electric seaplanes
Indian seaplane operator Mehair has signed a deal to acquire up to 10 Polaris hybrid-electric seaplanes from US start-up Tidal Flight, with firm orders for five aircraft and options for five more.
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NewsPratt & Whitney targets end of decade for full GTF recovery
Pratt & Whitney expects its recovery from the PW1000G geared turbofan recall to continue through the end of this decade, though the engine manufacturer says Embraer E-Jet E2 operators should see their aircraft-on-ground issues resolved by year-end 2026.
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NewsTigerair Taiwan discloses order for four A321neos
Tigerair Taiwan has signed a purchase agreement for four Airbus A321neos, becoming the type’s latest customer.
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NewsBoeing closes on delivery of first higher max weight 787
Boeing expects to deliver the initial higher maximum take-off weight 787 in the first half of this year, with the lead aircraft already in final assembly.
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NewsRafael’s Iron Beam laser air defence system enters operational service in Israel
Israeli defence technology firm Rafael says its Iron Beam directed energy weapon has achieved operational status following battlefield deployment against Iranian missile and drone attacks, marking a significant milestone for laser-based air defence systems after 30 years of development.
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NewsEmbraer rolls out first C-390 transport for South Korea
Brazilian airframer reaches assembly milestone on first of three twin-engined transports ordered under Seoul’s Large Transport Aircraft requirement.
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NewsPTDI eyes domestic order rush for N219 and CN235 programmes
Indonesian Aerospace, also known as PTDI, is confident this year will see significant order momentum across its product portfolio from its home government.