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- Sep 14, 2026
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Asian Business Aviation Show Expects Growth in 2027
Organizers of the Business Aviation Asia Forum & Expo expect the 2027 event in Singapore to attract up to 50% more exhibitors and visitors than the inaugural forum in 2025.
Organizers of the Business Aviation Asia Forum & Expo (BAAFEx) expect the 2027 event in Singapore to attract up to 50% more exhibitors and visitors than the inaugural forum in 2025. Experia Events confirmed this week that 75 exhibiting companies and more than 3000 industry professionals are expected at the Changi Exhibition Centre from March 22 to 24.
According to Managing Director Leck Chet Lam, the second edition of the biennial BAAFEx will cover a broader range of business aviation segments, including a focus on helicopters and eVTOL aircraft for the first time. “We also intend to explore each area in greater depth: for example, maintenance and repair exhibitors will cover engines, airframes, equipment and cabins,” he said.
Around 20 companies have announced their participation, including Boeing Business Jets, Lufthansa Technik, AEG Fuels and aircraft management and charter group Amber Aviation. Gama Aviation, Asia Flight Services, FCG Ops, Hadid International, Gogo, Viasat and IFOS Aviation Services India are expected to participate. India, where Experia says business aviation is recording the strongest growth in the Asia-Pacific region, will be one of the key new themes in the BAAFEx conference program. As in February 2025, the agenda will also address issues relevant to the industry in Southeast Asia and China.
The Changi Exhibition Centre, which also hosts the Singapore Airshow, has an extensive static display area, and Experia expects a strong selection of business aircraft there, even though some manufacturers appear to be reassessing the value of participating in exhibitions. “The static display is one element of the show, but not the most important one,” Leck said. “We understand that displaying aircraft can be a heavy burden, but it is encouraging that we have companies willing to bring aircraft and that see value in doing so.”
A Magnet for Affluent Clients
According to Experia, the company aims to ensure that participation in BAAFEx delivers exhibitors a tangible return on investment, primarily through a high-quality visitor profile from across the Asia-Pacific region. To achieve this, Experia is working with partners that have access to affluent individuals, including leading Singapore banks, casinos, family offices and luxury car clubs.
“Singapore has a natural advantage in attracting affluent clients from across the region thanks to its open economy and neutral, travel-friendly environment,” Leck said. “A well-developed business aviation ecosystem is already established here, including, for example, more than 100 FAA-approved maintenance and repair shops, as well as the financial and insurance expertise needed to provide comprehensive support for aircraft transactions.”
Asian Sky Group data showed that, at the end of 2025, new aircraft delivered to customers in the Asia-Pacific region during the year had a combined value of $2.24 billion. Long-range business jets accounted for the largest share of the market by revenue, at 34.9%.
“The interest we are seeing in BAAFEx 2027 reflects the diversity and maturity of the business aviation ecosystem,” Leck concluded. “Business aviation does not depend on a single segment of the industry. It relies on aircraft manufacturers, operators, regulators, airports and service providers working together. BAAFEx gives stakeholders a platform to connect, exchange views and stimulate further industry growth in the region.”
Organizers of the Business Aviation Asia Forum & Expo (BAAFEx) expect the 2027 event in Singapore to attract up to 50% more exhibitors and visitors than the inaugural forum in 2025. Experia Events confirmed this week that 75 exhibiting companies and more than 3000 industry professionals are expected at the Changi Exhibition Centre from March 22 to 24.
According to Managing Director Leck Chet Lam, the second edition of the biennial BAAFEx will cover a broader range of business aviation segments, including a focus on helicopters and eVTOL aircraft for the first time. “We also intend to explore each area in greater depth: for example, maintenance and repair exhibitors will cover engines, airframes, equipment and cabins,” he said.
Around 20 companies have announced their participation, including Boeing Business Jets, Lufthansa Technik, AEG Fuels and aircraft management and charter group Amber Aviation. Gama Aviation, Asia Flight Services, FCG Ops, Hadid International, Gogo, Viasat and IFOS Aviation Services India are expected to participate. India, where Experia says business aviation is recording the strongest growth in the Asia-Pacific region, will be one of the key new themes in the BAAFEx conference program. As in February 2025, the agenda will also address issues relevant to the industry in Southeast Asia and China.
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The Changi Exhibition Centre, which also hosts the Singapore Airshow, has an extensive static display area, and Experia expects a strong selection of business aircraft there, even though some manufacturers appear to be reassessing the value of participating in exhibitions. “The static display is one element of the show, but not the most important one,” Leck said. “We understand that displaying aircraft can be a heavy burden, but it is encouraging that we have companies willing to bring aircraft and that see value in doing so.”
A Magnet for Affluent Clients
According to Experia, the company aims to ensure that participation in BAAFEx delivers exhibitors a tangible return on investment, primarily through a high-quality visitor profile from across the Asia-Pacific region. To achieve this, Experia is working with partners that have access to affluent individuals, including leading Singapore banks, casinos, family offices and luxury car clubs.
“Singapore has a natural advantage in attracting affluent clients from across the region thanks to its open economy and neutral, travel-friendly environment,” Leck said. “A well-developed business aviation ecosystem is already established here, including, for example, more than 100 FAA-approved maintenance and repair shops, as well as the financial and insurance expertise needed to provide comprehensive support for aircraft transactions.”
Asian Sky Group data showed that, at the end of 2025, new aircraft delivered to customers in the Asia-Pacific region during the year had a combined value of $2.24 billion. Long-range business jets accounted for the largest share of the market by revenue, at 34.9%.
“The interest we are seeing in BAAFEx 2027 reflects the diversity and maturity of the business aviation ecosystem,” Leck concluded. “Business aviation does not depend on a single segment of the industry. It relies on aircraft manufacturers, operators, regulators, airports and service providers working together. BAAFEx gives stakeholders a platform to connect, exchange views and stimulate further industry growth in the region.”
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