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Even Russia which created this did not commercialise it.
As one rogue wave can cause a fast moving ground effect effect vessel to destabilise.
ST Engineering’s wing-in-ground craft set to start carrying passengers from S’pore by Q3 2026
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It was previously reported that the AirFish can be used for maritime travel between islands, such as between Singapore and Batam or Bintan in Indonesia.
It was previously reported that the AirFish can be used for maritime travel between islands, such as between Singapore and Batam or Bintan in Indonesia.
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Summary
AirFish, a hovercraft-like vessel, will begin commercial operations by Q3 2026, transporting passengers from Singapore to a nearby location.
ST Engineering will announce at the Singapore Airshow 2026 a partnership with a ferry operator to run the route.
The AirFish skims above water at a speed faster than ferries, and ST Engineering is in the process of getting it certified with flight trials planned for Q2 2026.
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Published Feb 01, 2026, 07:00 PM
Updated Feb 02, 2026, 05:40 AM
SINGAPORE – The AirFish, a hovercraft-like vessel that skims over water, will start commercial operations by the third quarter of 2026, taking passengers from Singapore to a nearby destination.
Giving these details in reply to a question at a media conference on Feb 1, Mr Kevin Chow, head of aerostructures and systems at ST Engineering’s commercial aerospace division, said the group will be announcing at the Singapore Airshow a partnership with a ferry operator to run this route.
The air show will take place from Feb 3 to 8 at the Changi Exhibition Centre.
The Straits Times has asked ST Engineering about the destination for the AirFish’s commercial route.
It was previously reported that the AirFish can be used for maritime travel between islands, such as between Singapore and Batam or Bintan in Indonesia.
Measuring 17m long and 15m wide, the AirFish is designed to be operated by two crew, and can carry six to eight passengers.
As one rogue wave can cause a fast moving ground effect effect vessel to destabilise.
ST Engineering’s wing-in-ground craft set to start carrying passengers from S’pore by Q3 2026
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It was previously reported that the AirFish can be used for maritime travel between islands, such as between Singapore and Batam or Bintan in Indonesia.
It was previously reported that the AirFish can be used for maritime travel between islands, such as between Singapore and Batam or Bintan in Indonesia.
PHOTO: ST ENGINEERING
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Summary
AirFish, a hovercraft-like vessel, will begin commercial operations by Q3 2026, transporting passengers from Singapore to a nearby location.
ST Engineering will announce at the Singapore Airshow 2026 a partnership with a ferry operator to run the route.
The AirFish skims above water at a speed faster than ferries, and ST Engineering is in the process of getting it certified with flight trials planned for Q2 2026.
AI generated
Published Feb 01, 2026, 07:00 PM
Updated Feb 02, 2026, 05:40 AM
SINGAPORE – The AirFish, a hovercraft-like vessel that skims over water, will start commercial operations by the third quarter of 2026, taking passengers from Singapore to a nearby destination.
Giving these details in reply to a question at a media conference on Feb 1, Mr Kevin Chow, head of aerostructures and systems at ST Engineering’s commercial aerospace division, said the group will be announcing at the Singapore Airshow a partnership with a ferry operator to run this route.
The air show will take place from Feb 3 to 8 at the Changi Exhibition Centre.
The Straits Times has asked ST Engineering about the destination for the AirFish’s commercial route.
It was previously reported that the AirFish can be used for maritime travel between islands, such as between Singapore and Batam or Bintan in Indonesia.
Measuring 17m long and 15m wide, the AirFish is designed to be operated by two crew, and can carry six to eight passengers.
