The 3rd Changi Aviation Summit, taking place from 1 to 2 February 2026, will see around 350 government and industry leaders from over 50 countries gather in Singapore. The summit aims to address the challenges and opportunities in the aviation sector amidst a rapidly changing global environment. With air travel demand projected to nearly triple in the next 25 years, the summit provides a crucial platform for dialogue among ministers, directors-general, and CEOs from airlines, airports, and air navigation services.
Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow will open the summit with a keynote address, marking his first appearance at the event since taking office. The newly elected President of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Council, Toshiyuki Onuma, will also deliver his inaugural international address. The summit, themed “Rising Above Disruption: Building the Aviation Ecosystem of Tomorrow,” will feature discussions on growth, technology, and connectivity.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) plans to sign nine agreements focusing on sustainability, innovation, and human capital development. These agreements aim to enhance the competitiveness of Singapore’s air hub, which handled a record 70 million passengers in 2025. A significant initiative includes the introduction of a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Levy from 1 October 2026, alongside a voluntary SAF procurement trial.
The summit will also host a Sustainable Aviation Forum and an Innovation Symposium, featuring industry leaders from companies such as Airbus, Boeing, and Thales. These events will explore the potential of SAF and the role of technology in transforming aviation. Additionally, Singapore will collaborate with ICAO on a global leadership programme, furthering its commitment to nurturing future aviation leaders.
