(Kuching, 28th) The Asia-Pacific Aerospace Conference and Exhibition 2026 (APACE 2026) is positioned as a strategic international platform aimed at connecting global aerospace enterprises with emerging opportunities in Southeast Asia’s rapidly developing aerospace ecosystem.
Borneo Business Connect Sdn Bhd advisor, retired Air Force General Tan Sri Datuk Seri Affendi Buang RMAF, stated that aerospace is fundamentally a globalized industry, and Sarawak attaches great importance to human capital development as the basis for building a resilient and competitive aerospace ecosystem.
In his opening speech on Tuesday (January 27), he pointed out: “Sarawak is advancing targeted skills training, structured educational pathways, and robust industry-academia collaboration, while also moving up the value chain through aerospace component and advanced systems manufacturing.
“This reflects Sarawak’s vision—not only to be a user of aerospace technologies, but also to become a key contributor to the regional supply chain and a producer of high value-added aerospace capabilities.”
Affendi said that Sarawak being selected as the host is a timely and well-considered choice, given its location near the equator, at the core of ASEAN, and its strong government commitment, forward-looking policies, and support through long-term strategic planning.
He noted that these initiatives include investment in space-related technologies, building aerospace infrastructure, and the establishment of Air Borneo, all aimed at enhancing capabilities, improving resilience, and achieving greater self-sufficiency in managing the state’s aerospace future.
“APACE 2026 will last three days and is expected to bring together over 1,000 delegates, 3,000 visitors, more than 100 exhibitors and 60 speakers, covering conferences, exhibitions, technical talks, and high-impact networking platforms.
“The event will revolve around core pillars including space technology, aviation growth, sustainable and green aviation, digital aerospace, aerotropolis development, and cultivating aerospace talent excellence.”
APACE 2026 is expected to serve as a catalyst for deeper collaboration and long-term partnerships in the aerospace value chain at both regional and international levels.
Borneo Business Connect Sdn Bhd advisor, retired Air Force General Tan Sri Datuk Seri Affendi Buang RMAF, stated that aerospace is fundamentally a globalized industry, and Sarawak attaches great importance to human capital development as the basis for building a resilient and competitive aerospace ecosystem.
“This reflects Sarawak’s vision—not only to be a user of aerospace technologies, but also to become a key contributor to the regional supply chain and a producer of high value-added aerospace capabilities.”
Affendi said that Sarawak being selected as the host is a timely and well-considered choice, given its location near the equator, at the core of ASEAN, and its strong government commitment, forward-looking policies, and support through long-term strategic planning.
He noted that these initiatives include investment in space-related technologies, building aerospace infrastructure, and the establishment of Air Borneo, all aimed at enhancing capabilities, improving resilience, and achieving greater self-sufficiency in managing the state’s aerospace future.
“APACE 2026 will last three days and is expected to bring together over 1,000 delegates, 3,000 visitors, more than 100 exhibitors and 60 speakers, covering conferences, exhibitions, technical talks, and high-impact networking platforms.
“The event will revolve around core pillars including space technology, aviation growth, sustainable and green aviation, digital aerospace, aerotropolis development, and cultivating aerospace talent excellence.”
APACE 2026 is expected to serve as a catalyst for deeper collaboration and long-term partnerships in the aerospace value chain at both regional and international levels.