What to see and do at Singapore Airshow 2026
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A fighter jet from the Royal Malaysian Air Force performing solo aerobatics during the aerial display at the Singapore Airshow 2026.
ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
- The Weekend@Airshow on Feb 7 and 8 offers interactive experiences like F-16 fighter jet and Terrex s5 simulators.
- Visitors can also take a closer look at aircraft engines and play drone soccer.
- CAAS gathers wish-list destinations; Changi Airport Group offers games; and a model of Terminal 5 will be on display.
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SINGAPORE – From the thrills of the aerial display to hands-on simulator sessions, visitors to the Singapore Airshow 2026
Here is a guide to help you prepare for your day out at Changi Exhibition Centre, when the show opens its doors to the public on Feb 7 and 8.
Experience what it’s like to be an RSAF fighter jet or helicopter pilot
Visitors can experience what it is like to steer an Apache attack helicopter at the RSAF booth.
ST PHOTO: GIN TAY
Try your hand at steering an F-16 fighter jet or AH-64D Apache attack helicopter on the simulators at the Republic of Singapore Armed Force’s (RSAF) booth.
For visitors to make the most of their time at the air show, they are recommended to make a beeline for this booth first to get queue numbers for their turn on the simulators. There were waits of up to two hours during peak periods on the trade days.
While waiting, younger visitors can take a shot at the interactive motion sensor game, where they “whizz” through the sky to collect coins.
Navigate rough terrain on ST Engineering simulator
Visitors can get a sense of how it feels to drive the Terrex s5 armoured infantry fighting vehicle at the ST Engineering booth.
ST PHOTO: GIN TAY
If taking to the skies is not enough, visitors can drive through rugged terrain on a simulator for the Terrex s5, an armoured infantry fighting vehicle, at the ST Engineering booth.
They can also touch small weapons on display, including the group’s latest AME-A514 assault rifle.
Families with children can participate in games, such as a photo hunt, to claim an air show-exclusive goodie bag.
Marvel at the size of Rolls-Royce jet engines
An actual aircraft engine is on display at the Rolls-Royce booth.
ST PHOTO: GIN TAY
Those interested in the aerospace industry should not pass up this opportunity to appreciate the details of an actual life-size Trent XWB engine, which powers the Airbus A350 plane.
It measures around 4.5m long, 4m wide and more than 4m tall.
They can also take a closer look at a Trent 1000XE engine, which is used on a Boeing 787 jet.
Admire an engine made of Lego bricks at Lufthansa Technik’s booth
Say hi to a moving replica of the CFM LEAP-1B turbofan engine, made entirely of Lego bricks, at the Lufthansa Technik booth.
ST PHOTO: GIN TAY
Visitors to the Lufthansa Technik booth will be greeted by a replica of the CFM LEAP-1B turbofan engine, made of more than 400,000 Lego pieces and equipped with moving parts.
This engine model is used on the Boeing 737 Max aircraft.
Hone drone soccer skills
It might not be Quidditch, but drone soccer is equally fun with a flying “ball”. Try it out at the Association of Drone Soccer’s booth.
ST PHOTO: GIN TAY
Quidditch might not be physically possible to participate in, but drone soccer – which also involves a flying “ball” – may just be a new hobby to get into.
Similar to regular football, each team aims to score as many goals as possible by flying drones through the goal hoops within three minutes. The opposing team will need to try to block them from scoring. Players steer these flying “balls” or drones using drone controllers similar to those of game consoles.
Experience this niche game at the Association of Drone Soccer’s booth and take part in exciting duels against other visitors.
Flip your way through possible destinations not linked to Singapore yet
Flip, flip, flip: These are all the destinations on everyone’s wish lists for cities that they hope will be directly connected to Singapore in future.
ST PHOTO: GIN TAY
Over at the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore’s booth, visitors can submit their wish list for cities that they hope will be directly connected to Singapore in future.
And on a retro mechanical split-flap display board, they can also find out the top 10 hoped-for destinations from everyone’s wish list.
Pop by CAG booth for games and stickers
Play a game with animations projected on a large globe screen and walk away with stickers.
ST PHOTO: GIN TAY
Get ideas for your next travel destination when you play a game at the Changi Airport Group’s (CAG) booth and redeem some free stickers.
Those curious about how the future Changi Airport Terminal 5 will look like can check out a model of the latest terminal, and explore the augmented-reality features embedded within.
Get up close with aircraft on display
Visitors can get up close and personal with over 30 aircraft on display.
ST PHOTO: GIN TAY
With more than 30 aircraft available for viewing, visitors can take a closer look at the various types of aircraft and even speak to some pilots steering them.
However, some aircraft, such as the Airbus A350-1000 wide-body jet, will be present only for the trade segment of the show, which ends on Feb 6, and will not be on display at the weekend.
‘Ooh’ and ‘aah’ at the aerial display
Participants can get a feast for the eyes as aircraft from six air forces take to the skies.
ST PHOTO: SHINTARO TAY
Military aircraft from six air forces – five of them foreign – will make their appearance in the aerial display, held twice a day over the weekend.
Two commercial companies – Chinese aircraft manufacturer COMAC with its C919 and Airbus with its A350-1000 – will also be joining the display.
The Royal Australian Air Force’s F-35A Lightning II, an advanced fifth-generation fighter aircraft, will be taking to the skies here, while RSAF will participate with its Integrated Display Team, featuring the F-16C fighter jet and the AH-64D Apache attack helicopter.
Also taking part are the Indian Air Force’s Sarang helicopter display team, the Indonesian Air Force’s Jupiter aerobatic team, the People’s Liberation Army Air Force’s Bayi aerobatic team and the Royal Malaysian Air Force’s Sukhoi Su-30MKM fighter jet.
Tips
Slather sunscreen all over and reapply it throughout the day if the sun is blazing.
Pack some snacks, as the prices of food at the venue can start from $18 for a rice bowl and $29 for a burger.
Plan your time wisely as there are many things to explore.
Plane spotting at the Singapore Airshow 2026
Over 30 military, commercial and business aircraft will be on display for the public on Feb 7 and 8.
Republic of Singapore Air Force Hermes 900 unmanned aerial vehicle
The RSAF Hermes 900 unmanned aerial vehicle.
ST PHOTO: GIN TAY
The RSAF Hermes 900 unmanned aerial vehicle will be making its debut at the Singapore Airshow 2026. Operating over sea and land, it can carry equipment weighing up to 350kg and fly non-stop for up to 36 hours.
German Air Force A400M military transport aircraft
The A400M, designed by Airbus, is a four-engine turboprop military plane that can carry up to 37 tonnes of cargo.
ST PHOTO: GIN TAY
The A400M, designed by Airbus, is a four-engine turboprop military plane that can carry up to 37 tonnes of cargo. With a range of 6,300km, the aircraft can fly long distances and land on short, unpaved airstrips – which other heavy airlifters cannot do.
Airbus A220-300 single-aisle jet
The Airbus A220-300 aircraft.
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The Airbus A220-300 aircraft, which can comfortably seat 120 to 150 passengers, has a maximum range of 6,300km and can operate a flight from Singapore to Beijing.
US Air Force MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aerial vehicle
The US Air Force’s MQ-9 Reaper is a multi-mission vehicle used primarily for intelligence collection.
ST PHOTO: GIN TAY
Manufactured by General Atomics, the MQ-9 Reaper is a multi-mission vehicle used primarily for intelligence collection. It can operate for more than 27 hours and has a maximum speed of 482kmh. The aircraft also has a laser rangefinder, allowing it to identify and attack targets with missiles.
Aircraft on static display
(The static display list is subject to changes by the organiser.)
1. Pilatus PC-24 business jet
2. Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Hermes 900 unmanned aerial vehicle
3. RSAF S-70B naval helicopter
4. RSAF Orbiter 4 unmanned aerial vehicle
5. RSAF H225M medium-lift helicopter
6. RSAF SPYDER air defence system
7. RSAF AH-64D Apache attack helicopter
8. RSAF CH-47F heavy-lift helicopter
9. RSAF A330 MRTT tanker aircraft
10. RSAF F-16C fighter jet
11. RSAF F-15SG fighter jet
12. Textron Beechcraft King Air 360 turboprop aircraft
13. Textron Cessna Citation Latitude business jet
14. Bombardier Global 7500 long-range business jet
15. Airbus H145M twin-engine helicopter (mock-up)
16. Airbus Flexrotor unmanned aerial system
17. Airbus Aliaca unmanned drone
18. Airbus SIRTAP unmanned aerial system
19. Airbus A220-300 single-aisle jet (present on Feb 7 only, and not on Feb 8)
20. German Air Force A400M military transport aircraft
21. Airbus H160 medium utility helicopter
22. Dassault Aviation business jet
23. Comac C919 narrow-body commercial jet
24. Comac C909 narrow-body commercial jet
25. Gulfstream G500 long-range business jet
26. Gulfstream G700 long-range business jet
27. United States Air Force (USAF) KC-46 aerial refuelling and military transport aircraft
28. USAF P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft
29. USAF MQ-9 unmanned aerial vehicle
30. USAF F-35A fighter jet
31. USAF F-35A fighter jet
32. Royal Australian Air Force F-35A fighter jet
