
Freelance journalist Brian Coleman is attending the 2026 Singapore Airshow using loyalty points to cover the event at no out‑of‑pocket cost. He leveraged Chase Ultimate Rewards and IHG points to secure a United Premium Plus seat and a Holiday Inn stay, granting him premium access typically reserved for corporate media. The show’s focus this year expands beyond traditional aerospace, featuring a Space Summit valued at $1.8 trillion, sustainable aviation fuel initiatives, and advanced air‑mobility demonstrations. Coleman’s “blank‑slate” perspective aims to capture the geopolitical and technological shifts shaping the industry.

The Hawker business jet line, originating from de Havilland’s HS‑125 in the early 1960s, evolved through dozens of variants and multiple owners before ending production in 2012. Over 1,670 aircraft were built, praised for ruggedness, spacious cabins, and long‑range capability, while...