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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Airbus Drones Make Singapore Airshow Debut

Flexrotor, Sirtap, and Aliaca join conventional crewed platforms on display
Airbus Sirtap drone
Aircraft

Indonesian Air Force Jupiter Aerobatic Team Flies at Singapore Airshow

The team utilizes six KAI KT-1B Woongbi turboprop trainers.
Indonesian Air Force Jupiter Aerobatic Team flying at Singapore Airshow 2026
Aircraft

China Adds Muscle to Military Aviation Capabilities

New airlifter and advanced trainer lead latest Chinese developments
A400M-class Y-15 (Y-30) airlifter
Aircraft

Airbus A350-1000 Airliner Flies at the Singapore Airshow

We got a preview of the flying display ahead of the show opening.
Airbus A350-1000 flying at Singapore Airshow 2026
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Honeywell Eyes Expanding APAC Defense Market

Autonomous flight and counter-drone systems on display at the Singapore Airshow
Honeywell Samurai
Regulations and Government

Indian Bizav Group Seeks Regulatory Rationalization

IBAC has committed to supporting the local industry group
Flysafe Aviation
Sustainability and Environment

European Court To Hear Challenge to Environmental Ruling

EU Taxonomy case goes to Luxembourg court on February 10
Dassault Falcon sustainable aviation fuel
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Lowental To Provide Hybrid Propulsion for Elbit UAVs

Company developed hybrid internal combustion/electric propulsion for uncrewed aerial vehicles
Lowental propulsion systems
Airlines

Asia-Pacific Airlines Lead Growth Despite Constraints

Latest 2025 IATA data shows growth tempered by supply chain issues
Singapore Airlines
Training and Workforce

Cubic Defense Offers Upgraded Training Solutions

Continues to develop flagship P5 air combat maneuvering instrumentation system
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Ondas Unifies Autonomous Combat Systems under New Unit

Division intended to eliminate siloed defense systems
Ondas Optimus drone
Rotorcraft

Military Refurbishment Boosts Bell’s APAC Business

Bell 505 sales grow as operators modernize legacy 412 fleets
Orange and grey Bell 505 helicopter outside hangar
Rotorcraft

Proponents Fighting To Keep Downtown Heliports Open

Once closed, critical facilities will never be replaced
IU Health helicopter at 8A4 Indianapolis Heliport
Rotorcraft

Heritage Aviation Ramps Up Light Helicopter Capability

Airbus H125 operator orders a new H130 at Wings India
Heritage H130 T2
Sustainability and Environment

Liebherr Focuses on Smaller Actuators and Thinner Wings

Singapore exhibit showcases electromechanical innovation
Liebherr service center in Singapore
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Air India Upgrades Dreamliner Cabins and IFE Offering

Thales and JPA Design contributed to the new 787 interiors
Air India Boeing 787
Aircraft

Saab To Fly First ‘Software-defined’ Fuselage

3D-printed fuselage anchors software-defined hardware
Saab 3D-printed fuselage
Aircraft

Royal Australian Air Force Retires Eight Heritage Aircraft

No. 100 Squadron’s fleet shrinks following a ‘comprehensive review’
RAAF Gloster Meteor F.8 in flight
Regulations and Government

U.S. Approves Sale of Four Boeing P-8 Poseidons to Singapore

Reconnaissance aircraft would replace aging Fokker 50 fleet
Korean P-8 Poseidon in flight
Sustainability and Environment

Singapore Airshow Gains Altitude with Inaugural Space Summit

Singapore’s first Space Summit kicks off on February 2
Marina Bay Sands Singapore
Airlines

QantasLink Fleet Refurbishment To Include Three E190s

Acquisition of up to 14 E-Jets complements extensive cabin refurbishments
Airborne E190 in Qantas livery
Cabin Interior and Electronics

USAF Picks Gogo’s SD Government for C-130J/J Satcom

Unit can be installed in the airplane’s emergency hatch in about 30 minutes
SD Government roll-on/roll-off satcom system for C-130H/J
Aircraft

ATR Chases Regional Airline Growth in Asia-Pacific

Airframer says its twin turboprops can open up new routes
ATR regional airliner
Security

Echodyne MESA Radars Close Critical Detection Gaps

System has no moving parts, low weight, and low power requirements
EchoFlight MESA radar on AATI UAV
Aircraft

Vertical Sees Asia-Pacific as Dominant eVTOL Market

Customers for Valo aircraft include Japan Airlines and Air Asia
Vertical Aerospace Valo eVTOL
Rotorcraft

Rotortrade Report Flags Strong Demand, Tight Supply

OEM backlogs push operators toward preowned aircraft
2025 North America Helicopter Market Report
Charter & Fractional

Indian Investigators Probe Fatal Learjet Charter Crash

Accident killed deputy chief minister of Maharashtra state
VSR Learjet 45XR
Maintenance and Modifications

ExecuJet MRO Boosts Bizav Support in Malaysia

More staff added at enlarged maintenance complex in Kuala Lumpur
ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia
Airports

Santa Monica Voters Show Support To Keep Airport Open

Two-thirds of those surveyed want to keep KSMO, and a majority do not want it turned it into a park
Santa Monica Airport
Rotorcraft

Aero Asset Reports Helo Sales Drop, Climb in Value

2025 single-engine report highlights reduced supply and higher transaction prices
Leonardo A119Kx