On the 3rd of this month, the 10th Singapore Airshow, which lasted for 6 days, officially kicked off at the Changi Convention and Exhibition Centre, with Chinese elements receiving much attention. The Chinese Air Force August 1st Flight Show Team participated in the exhibition for the first time in six years and made their debut in Singapore with high difficulty movements such as "six aircraft formation rolling". China Aviation Industry Corporation's J-35A large-scale model array C-position, along with domestically produced commercial aircraft C919 and C909, showcased Chinese made aircraft as a major highlight of this year's air show. As one of the largest and most influential aerospace and defense exhibitions in the Asia Pacific region, this year's Singapore Airshow has attracted over a thousand companies from more than 50 countries and regions to participate, with a total of 16 national pavilions including China, France, Germany, etc. The exhibition area has further expanded compared to previous years. During the air show, 6 air force stunt performance teams presented 8 exciting flight performances, among which the Chinese Air Force August 1st Flight Performance Team became the focus of attention. This is the second time that the performance team has been invited to participate in the 7th Singapore Air Show since February 2020. Singapore's Asia News Channel has noticed that the Chinese Air Force's August 1st Flight Show Team has flown domestically produced J-10C fighter jets for the first time at the Singapore Air Show. According to reports, the domestically produced Chinese fighter jet J-10C attracted global attention in the 2025 India Pakistan conflict. At that time, the Pakistani Air Force piloted its export model J-10CE and reportedly shot down multiple advanced Indian fighter jets, including the French made Rafale fighter jet. According to the observation of a reporter from Global Times, the Bayi Air Show Team made its first appearance in Singapore after being equipped with J-10C fighter jets, with significant changes in personnel, equipment, and movements. The six aircraft formation roll, five aircraft geese pass through the field, and four aircraft pass through the field for the first time over Changi Airport. The Sri Lankan Guardian reported that the Bayi Aerobatic Team made its debut in Singapore with a new stunt move, helping China's main light fighter to expand its export market. The audience watching the flight performance can intuitively see the maneuverability and controllability of the aircraft, which is the so-called flying quality. ”On the 3rd, Wang Yanan, the editor in chief of Aviation Knowledge magazine, analyzed to Global Times reporters that of course, the capabilities demonstrated by the J-10C go far beyond the maneuvering flight in the performance. In beyond visual range combat, the battle is carried out more than 100 kilometers away, relying on high-performance airborne radar and beyond visual range air-to-air weapons, which cannot be seen on the performance team. But this does not prevent the public from watching the J-10C up close, combining its performance and historical achievements to gain a deeper understanding of the profound connotations of Chinese equipment. ”In addition, the COMAC C919 aircraft, C909 medical aircraft, and Indonesia's Lingya Airlines C909 aircraft jointly appeared in the static display area, with the C919 aircraft performing a flight show. On the 3rd, Hong Kong's South China Morning Post reported that the C919 may be the only single aisle jet airliner to undergo flight demonstrations at the Singapore Airshow this year, aiming to expand its market share in Southeast Asia. According to Reuters analysis, the Asia Pacific region is the fastest-growing area for global air travel, mainly driven by China and India, with passenger volume expected to increase by 7.3% in 2026. COMAC announced that in recent years, C909 aircraft have been put into operation in Indonesia, Laos, and Vietnam. A total of 9 C909 aircraft operated by Lingya Airlines, Lao Airlines, and Vietjet Airlines have opened more than 20 routes and transported over 700000 passengers. According to AVIC, in the indoor exhibition area of the Singapore Airshow, AVIC showcased products covering various types of aircraft such as fighter jets, trainer planes, transport planes, helicopters, and drones. Among them, the J-35A large-scale model array C-position, J-20, and J-10CE models have also attracted the attention of many visitors. The J-35A is a multi-purpose fighter jet with capabilities for air, ground, and sea combat. As a new generation stealth fighter jet in China, the "new" of the J-35A is mainly reflected in its stealth, informatization, networking, and intelligence. In November 2024, the J-35A stealth fighter jet made its first flight demonstration at the Zhuhai Air Show. Reuters reported that the J-35A is known as a cost-effective alternative to Lockheed Martin's F-35, and AVIC hopes to use the Singapore Airshow to advance its international market layout. The appearance of the J-35A at the Singapore Airshow is aimed at attracting international customers, and its export prospects are very optimistic. ”On the 3rd, Wang Yanan told Global Times reporters that there are not many ways to obtain fifth generation phones in the international market. He introduced that when introducing fifth generation aircraft, countries mainly consider two core factors: first, the long-term stability of the relationship between the buyer and the supplier; The second is the autonomy of equipment providers or developers in the product supply chain, that is, whether the product is independently developed rather than relying on foreign technology. Wang Yanan said, "From these two points of view, the J-35A has a favorable situation. On the one hand, the stability of China's relations with many countries can be expected; On the other hand, the J-35A is independently developed in China, with a completely independent and controllable supply chain, and its export potential will gradually emerge. ”(New Society)