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Singapore Airshow 2026 opens with 35 static displays as China showcases military, civil and Luanniao near‑space concept

The 10th Singapore Airshow opened with 35 static displays and eight flying teams. China used the event to prominently showcase both military and civil aviation capabilities — including the Luanniao near‑space "flying aircraft carrier" concept — drawing heavy regional attention and expert skepticism over feasibility.

2026-02-05T23:29:00.278108-08:00

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Tigerair Taiwan orders four Airbus A321neos at Singapore Airshow

2026-02-03T21:13:35.830059-08:00

Boeing

Boeing signs record landing‑gear exchange with Singapore Airlines covering 75+ 737 MAX and 787s

2026-02-04T11:34:07.364331-08:00

FlightGlobal

AirX signs binding deal for two Eve eVTOLs with options for up to 48 more to serve Tokyo transfer and sightseeing flights

2026-02-04T01:34:33.958557-08:00

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Shield AI and ST Engineering to integrate Hivemind for AI‑driven drone swarms and manned–unmanned teaming in Singapore At the Singapore Airshow Shield AI and ST Engineering announced a partnership to integrate Shield's Hivemind autonomy into Singaporean drone operations, using AI to optimise drone‑to‑drone swarms and manned–unmanned teaming. The work will tune swarm behaviour and human–drone interactions for military operational use.

2026-02-06T06:58:33.555370-08:00

Shield AI and ST Engineering to integrate Hivemind for AI‑driven drone swarms and manned–unmanned teaming in Singapore

Reuters

Singapore Airshow 2026 opens with 35 static displays as China showcases military, civil and Luanniao near‑space concept The 10th Singapore Airshow opened with 35 static displays and eight flying teams. China used the event to prominently showcase both military and civil aviation capabilities — including the Luanniao near‑space "flying aircraft carrier" concept — drawing heavy regional attention and expert skepticism over feasibility.

2026-02-05T23:29:00.278108-08:00

Singapore Airshow 2026 opens with 35 static displays as China showcases military, civil and Luanniao near‑space concept

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Boeing signs record landing‑gear exchange with Singapore Airlines covering 75+ 737 MAX and 787s Boeing has signed its largest‑ever landing‑gear exchange agreement with the Singapore Airlines Group, covering more than 75 737 MAX and 787 aircraft. Boeing will supply ready‑to‑install landing gear from its inventory to cut airline spare holdings, allow flexible overhaul timing and reduce aircraft downtime.

2026-02-04T11:34:07.364331-08:00

Boeing signs record landing‑gear exchange with Singapore Airlines covering 75+ 737 MAX and 787s

AeroTime

ST Engineering signs new contract to continue MRO support for Delta’s A330, A350 and Boeing 767 fleets ST Engineering signed a new contract at the Singapore Airshow 2026 to continue providing MRO support for Delta Air Lines’ Airbus A330, A350 and Boeing 767 fleets. The agreement extends ST Engineering’s existing maintenance role on Delta’s widebody and legacy aircraft types.

2026-02-04T02:38:43.246765-08:00

ST Engineering signs new contract to continue MRO support for Delta’s A330, A350 and Boeing 767 fleets

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AirX signs binding deal for two Eve eVTOLs with options for up to 48 more to serve Tokyo transfer and sightseeing flights Tokyo-based AirX has signed a binding sales agreement with Eve Air Mobility for two firm eVTOLs, plus options for up to 48 more (up to 50 aircraft, roughly $150m value), announced at the Singapore Airshow. AirX plans to deploy the electric aircraft for transfer and sightseeing flights around Tokyo.

2026-02-04T01:34:33.958557-08:00

AirX signs binding deal for two Eve eVTOLs with options for up to 48 more to serve Tokyo transfer and sightseeing flights

FlightGlobal

Indonesia selects Leonardo M‑346 F Block 20; signs LOI with PT ESystem at Singapore Airshow Indonesia's MoD selected Leonardo's M‑346 F Block 20 as its new jet trainer/light‑fighter and signed an LOI with PT ESystem Solutions and Leonardo for supply and support. Announced at the Singapore Airshow on Feb. 4, the deal modernizes training and adds light‑attack capability to replace Hawks.

2026-02-03T23:53:29.081378-08:00

Indonesia selects Leonardo M‑346 F Block 20; signs LOI with PT ESystem at Singapore Airshow

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Tigerair Taiwan orders four Airbus A321neos at Singapore Airshow At the Singapore Airshow Tigerair Taiwan signed a purchase agreement for four Airbus A321neo aircraft — the carrier’s first direct A321neo order — to complement its fleet of nine A320ceos and eight A320neos (all leased). The small commitment was the only commercial airline order announced that day.

2026-02-03T21:13:35.830059-08:00

Tigerair Taiwan orders four Airbus A321neos at Singapore Airshow

APAC Defence Reporter

Thales to expand FlytEDGE IFE R&D and manufacturing in Singapore after three MoUs with EDB Thales signed three MoUs with Singapore's EDB at the Singapore Airshow 2026 to expand FlytEDGE in‑flight entertainment R&D, AI, cloud/edge computing, data engineering and smart manufacturing in Singapore. It will invest in local IFE operations and grow its IFE specialist headcount to nearly 40 within three years.

2026-02-03T19:07:56.115490-08:00

Thales to expand FlytEDGE IFE R&D and manufacturing in Singapore after three MoUs with EDB

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Singapore Airshow 2026 opens with 35 static displays as China showcases military, civil and Luanniao near‑space concept

Tigerair Taiwan orders four Airbus A321neos at Singapore Airshow

Boeing signs record landing‑gear exchange with Singapore Airlines covering 75+ 737 MAX and 787s

AirX signs binding deal for two Eve eVTOLs with options for up to 48 more to serve Tokyo transfer and sightseeing flights

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