Singapore, 20 October 2026:
Business Aviation Asia Forum & Expo 2027 (BAAFEx 2027) continues to build momentum, with a growing number of exhibitors signing on for the show, Vista confirming a Global 8000 for static display, Dassault Aviation planning to showcase an aircraft on static display, and the Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA) returning as supporting association.
The event, to be held at the Changi Exhibition Centre, is expected to be 50% bigger than its inaugural 2025 edition. It is set to attract more than 3,000 industry professionals and trade visitors, with over 75 participating companies taking part in the exhibition, sponsorship opportunities and three-day forum programme.
Growing exhibitor line-up
More than 20 exhibitors have currently confirmed across aircraft, charter and aircraft management, aviation fuel, trip support, connectivity, MRO and technical solutions, airports and regulatory services.
Among the latest additions is Dassault Aviation, which will return to BAAFEx in 2027 and plans to have an aircraft on static display.
Dassault Aviation, Executive VP Civil Aircraft, Carlos Brana, says: “We are pleased to be returning to BAAFEx in 2027. Asia Pacific remains an important market for Dassault Aviation, and BAAFEx provides a valuable platform to engage with the region’s business aviation community. We look forward to showcasing Dassault Aviation’s capabilities and sharing our approach to performance, efficiency and passenger comfort.”
Vista Global, Sino Jet and Aviaarc Trip Support are also among the latest companies to join the BAAFEx 2027 exhibitor line-up, alongside previously announced exhibitors including AEG Fuels, Amber Aviation, Boeing Business Jets, Gogo, HADID International Services, Lufthansa Technik and Viasat.
Vista will showcase a Global 8000 on static display, giving visitors the opportunity to see the ultra-long-range business jet up close.
Ian Moore, Chief Commercial Officer at Vista, says: “Southeast Asia plays an important role for business development across Asia Pacific which is also underscored by Singapore’s 58% flight traffic growth in the first half of 2026 compared to 2025. As demand for private aviation continues to evolve, our global fleet allows us to connect clients seamlessly across 96% of the world, while offering flexibility and consistency every trip. We are excited to return to BAAFEx in 2027 to showcase Vista’s latest offerings and contribute to the conversations shaping the next phase of business aviation growth in the region.”
Sino Jet will also return as an exhibitor, with Vice Chair Jenny Lau set to participate in the forum’s China market discussion.
AsBAA will again support BAAFEx, reinforcing the event’s role as a regional platform for the business aviation community.
Phil Balmer, Chairman of AsBAA says: “AsBAA is proud to support BAAFEx in 2027, and we are delighted to see this dedicated business aviation event gaining momentum. It is an excellent opportunity for operators, manufacturers, service providers, regulators and other stakeholders to come together, exchange perspectives and address the priorities that will support the industry’s continued development across the region.”
Expanded Forum Programme
BAAFEx 2027 has also unveiled its expanded conference programme which will bring together business aviation leaders from across Asia Pacific and beyond to discuss the most pressing issues facing the industry.
BAAFEx’s three-day forum programme includes a wide-range of topics including:
- factors driving the growth of Asia Pacific’s business aviation sector,
- business aviation markets in Southeast Asia, Australia, China and India,
- need for improved airport infrastructure and slot availability to sustain the growth,
- advances in Urban Air Mobility,
- how the MRO sector is developing in-region and attracting maintenance engineers and technicians to support the needs of business jet operators,
- how digital platforms are facilitating the charter business,
- shifts in passenger expectations when it comes to the onboard passenger experience,
- advances in inflight connectivity and cabin interiors,
- adoption of sustainable aviation fuel, carbon off-setting and other initiatives to reduce emissions.
Leck Chet Lam, Managing Director of Experia Events, says: “Asia Pacific’s business aviation industry has continued to grow and evolve, and BAAFEx 2027 is growing and evolving in line with that.”
“The decision to include dedicated discussion panels on the Australia and India business aviation markets reflects size and importance of these markets in the region, while the decision to have a dedicated panel on urban air mobility shows the helicopter and eVTOLs role in the broader business aviation transport ecosystem.”
“The forum overall aims to bring together the key players in Asia Pacific’s business aviation community and generate discussions that lead to positive outcomes,” he adds.
Market-focused discussions on China and Southeast Asia will return in 2027, reflecting the continued importance and development of these markets. BAAFEx 2027 will also introduce dedicated discussions on Australia and India, recognising their growing importance and longer-term potential within Asia Pacific business aviation.
Separately, Urban Air Mobility (UAM) will be introduced as a new subject area for BAAFEx 2027. The discussion will cover helicopters and eVTOLs, including how the two types of aircraft could coexist within the wider aviation ecosystem and the regulatory, infrastructure and airspace requirements needed to support future growth.
