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Training and Workforce

People in Aviation: February 2026

Berkshire Hathaway promotes NetJets CEO Adam Johnson, GD promotes Danny Deep
People in aviation February 2026
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Korean Collaborative Combat Aircraft Make International Debut

Korea Aerospace Industries displaying models of two CCA designs at Singapore Airshow
UCCA
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

ST Engineering Debuts New Medium-lift UAS

Company’s largest autonomous cargo carrier to date is expecting certification in two years
Dt Engineering DrN-600
Engines

ST Engineering Unveils Bizav Thrust Reverser Demonstrator

Experimental technology intended to complement existing engine nacelle capabilities
St Engineering thrust reverser
Engines

Pratt’s Eagle Services Asia Engine MRO Leverages Automation

Robots cut time and man-hours for inspections and engine core and compressor stacking
P&W Eagle Engine Services automated high-pressure compressor stacking system Alfred
Rotorcraft

Asian Vertical Safety Conference Set for May in Bali

VAI expanding its events to Southeast Asia
Bali tourism
Aircraft

Royal Australian Air Force F-35 Flies at the Singapore Airshow

This is the first time the RAAF F-35A has flown at the Singapore Airshow.
RAAF F-35A flying at Singapore Airshow with weapons bay open
Avionics

Lockheed Martin and Fujitsu Team on Dual-use Technology

Tech pioneers join forces to develop advanced systems for future applications
Radar
Aircraft

AVIC Offers Low-cost Alternative to the F-35

Shenyang J-35 bears many similarities to its American counterpart
AVIC J-35
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