The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Singapore for up to four P-8A Poseidon aircraft, valued at $2.316 billion. The Boeing P-8 Poseidon is a multi-role maritime patrol aircraft that would significantly expand Singapore's long-range maritime surveillance and anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
ST Engineering unveiled the Terrex s5 Hybrid Electric Drive (HED) at the Singapore Airshow, showcasing a vehicle capable of generating up to 400 kWh of electrical power. This development follows an announcement by Singapore's Ministry of Defence on Jan.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), CFM International, and Airbus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore advanced propulsion technologies, including open fan engine technology. The partnership aims to establish Singapore as the world's first airport testing ground for operations of CFM's Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines (RISE) technologies.
The US government has approved a potential Foreign Military Sales case for Singapore to buy the Boeing P-8A Poseidon multi-mission maritime patrol aircraft in a deal worth potentially over $2.3 billion. The approval includes right MK 54 lightweight torpedoes and other associated equipment, according to Breaking Defense reports.
Singapore has acquired used legacy Lockheed-Martin C-130 Hercules transport aircraft from Blue Aerospace to replace older C-130s in its inventory. The acquisition began in mid-December and includes three C-130Hs bearing US registrations N974BA, N973BA, and N977BA.
Singapore has announced plans to acquire three Gulfstream maritime surveillance aircraft based on the G550 business jet, with Defense Minister Chan Chun Sing citing the need for enhanced capabilities in the maritime domain. The acquisition is part of a broader effort to strengthen Singapore's defenses amid rising tensions in Southeast Asia.
Qantas Airways is set to open its first overseas cabin crew base in Singapore in September 2026, marking a significant expansion of the Australian carrier's international operations. According to Qantas International CEO Cam Wallace, the Singapore base will enable more efficient operations across the airline's growing international network.
Jetstar will launch direct flights from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Bali's Denpasar Airport (DPS) with connections via Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). The airline will operate three weekly flights using its Airbus A321LR fleet, providing approximately 70,000 seats annually.
Changi Airport has launched an immersive exhibition showcasing the ambitious design and innovations planned for its new Terminal 5. Jointly organized by Singapore's Ministry of Transport, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, and Changi Airport Group, the exhibition invites visitors to explore the vision behind one of the airport's most ambitious expansions through interactive displays, scale models and experiential zones.
Changi International Airport will offer over 600 additional flights to 15 Chinese cities during the Lunar New Year period, starting February 1 and March 8, 2026. Six airlines - Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Loong Air, Spring Airlines, and Xiamen Airlines - will operate extra services.
Airbus and Singapore have completed the certification of the Automatic Air to Air Refueling (A3R) capability of the Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT). The system was evaluated under day and night conditions and marks a world-first in aviation.
Airbus Helicopters has inaugurated a new logistics hub in Singapore, positioning the city-state at the heart of its global support network. The facility serves customers across 21 countries and territories in Asia-Pacific, with an initial inventory worth €10 million.
Airbus has achieved world-first certification of its Automatic Air-to-Air Refueling (A3R) system on the A330 MRTT, in collaboration with the Republic of Singapore Air Force and the Defense Science and Technology Agency. The certification was granted by the Spanish National Institute for Aerospace Technology (INTA), following a qualification and flight-test campaign conducted with the RSAF and DSTA.
AirBorneo has ordered eight new ATR aircraft, comprising five ATR 72-600s and three ATR 42-600s. The order was announced at the Singapore Airshow 2026 and confirmed by Malaysia's Sarawak Ministry of Transport.