The 10th edition of the Singapore Airshow concluded on February 6, shattering previous records with 65,000 trade attendees, a clear signal of the robust momentum currently driving the global aerospace and defence sectors.
The four-day event, held at the Changi Exhibition Centre, brought together over 1,100 participating companies from 130 countries and facilitated approximately 1,300 delegate meetings, underscoring the show’s role as the primary engine for deal-making in the Asia-Pacific region.
“Achieving record trade attendance at our 10th edition reflects the strength and resilience of the aerospace and defence sector,” said Leck Chet Lam, managing director of Experia Events. He noted that the high turnout highlights the sector’s vitality, with nearly 95 per cent of exhibitors already indicating their intent to return for the 2028 edition.
The 2026 show transitioned from a platform for innovation to a site of significant capital investment. Leading the announcements was GE Aerospace, which committed US$300 million to expand engine repair capabilities in Singapore through 2029.
Singapore’s Economic Development Board also secured multiple memoranda of understanding with global leaders to expand Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities and establish new R&D technology centres. Local company ST Engineering made waves by unveiling advanced unmanned systems and ground vehicles, backed by new strategic alliances with Shield AI and Airbus Defence and Space.
Beyond the tarmac, the AeroForum sessions drew nearly 1,000 delegates to discuss the industry’s most pressing challenges. Over 50 speakers addressed critical shifts in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and sustainable aviation, aiming to set the industry’s priorities for the next decade. The event also looked toward the next generation of aerospace professionals; the “AeroCampus” initiative reached its largest scale to date, engaging 2,500 students and featuring international aviation training institutions for the first time.
