# Singapore Airshow
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China’s Bayi Aerobatic Team Delivers High-Profile Display at Singapore Airshow, Underlining Military Diplomacy
The Chinese PLAAF’s Bayi aerobatic team performed at the Singapore Airshow on 7 February, offering a high-profile demonstration of pilot skill that serves both public-relations and strategic signalling purposes. The appearance underlines Beijing’s use of airshow diplomacy to project professionalism, advance defence-industry ties, and normalize its military presence in Southeast Asia.
China Puts New J‑35A Model Front and Centre at Singapore Airshow, Selling a System Not Just Fighters
At the Singapore Airshow, China’s AVIC showcased 26 advanced aircraft types with the J‑35A stealth fighter model centre stage, presenting a system‑level approach that mixes new manned fighters, export models and a multi‑layered family of UAVs. The exhibition was aimed at converting recent technological advances into export contracts and broader influence by offering turnkey, tiered packages that combine combat and emergency‑response capabilities.
China Puts New Fighters and Homegrown Airliners Centre-Stage at Singapore Airshow, Mixing Diplomacy with Defence Signalling
China used the Singapore Airshow to showcase both military and commercial aviation progress, with the PLA aerobatic team performing after a six‑year hiatus and a prominent J-35A model displayed amid COMAC’s C919 and C909 airliners. The appearances underline Beijing’s dual pursuit of defence modernisation and aerospace industry internationalisation.
COMAC Showcases C909 and C919 in Singapore, Secures Six-Ship Firefighting Deal with Shanxi Operator
COMAC showcased its C909 firefighting aircraft and the larger C919 airliner at the Singapore Airshow and signed a contract with a Shanxi general aviation operator for six C909s. The deal signals China’s strategy of using specialised and government‑linked buyers to build operational track records while the C919 progresses toward wider commercial acceptance.
China’s Bayi Aerobatic Team Rehearses J‑10C Display at Singapore Airshow, Projecting Confidence and Outreach
China’s Bayi aerobatic team flew a six‑ship validation sortie in upgraded J‑10C jets over Singapore’s Changi Airport ahead of the Singapore Airshow, marking its first appearance in the new configuration since 2020. The rehearsal doubles as a demonstration of PLA Air Force modernisation, a piece of defence diplomacy and a platform for international signalling to regional partners and potential export markets.
Singapore Airshow Preview Puts COMAC’s C919 and Allied Fighters on a Regional Stage
A media preview for the tenth Singapore Airshow on February 1 showcased both combat aircraft — including an Australian F-35A, Singapore Apaches and a Malaysian Su-30MKM — and China’s COMAC C919 airliner. The event highlights the show’s dual role as a venue for defence signalling and commercial aerospace diplomacy ahead of the main exhibition from February 3–8.
Glimpse of High Stakes: Singapore Airshow’s Media Preview Spotlights F-35s, Apaches and China’s C919
The tenth Singapore Airshow held a media preview on February 1, featuring demonstrations by aircraft including an Australian F‑35A, Singaporean Apaches and a COMAC C919. The event highlights the airshow’s dual role as a defence showcase and commercial aviation marketplace, reflecting regional military modernisation and China’s ambitions in civil aviation.