IAF's Sarang helicopter team to perform at Singapore airshow

NEW DELHI: The IAF’s Sarang helicopter display team will participate in the Singapore Airshow 2026 early next month and join several renowned military aerobatic teams, including the Chinese PLA Air Force’s Bayi aerobatic team.

The airshow will be held at Changi Exhibition Centre on the East Coast of Singapore from Feb 3 to 9. It will feature a total of eight aerial displays by six air forces and two commercial aircraft manufacturers. This edition's flying display line-up brings together a mix of modern combat and commercial aircraft.

“Singapore, we've arrived! The Sarang Helicopter Display Team is gearing up for breathtaking manoeuvres at the Singapore Airshow 2026 at Changi Exhibition Centre. Get ready to look up. This is going to be spectacular!” the Sarang team said in an X post on Thursday.

Indonesian Air Force's Jupiter aerobatic team and Royal Malaysian Air Force's Sukhoi Su-30MKM fighter jet will be performing at the show. Royal Australian Air Force's F-35A Lightning II, an advanced fifth-generation fighter aircraft, will make its debut at the air show, organiser Experia Events of Singapore said.

Singapore Air Force from the host nation will present its integrated display team featuring F-16C fighter jet and AH-64D Apache attack helicopter. In addition to aerial performances, the airshow will feature an extensive display of 35 aircraft spanning commercial, business, military and unmanned platforms from leading manufacturers and operators, including Airbus, Bombardier, COMAC, Dassault, Embraer, Gulfstream, Pilatus and Textron Aviation.