Seaplane Asia Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with NexAvian during the 2026 Singapore Airshow. The collaboration focuses on advanced air mobility, regional connectivity and sustainable aviation across Southeast Asia.
The agreement brings together Seaplane Asia’s operational expertise in amphibious aviation and regional air mobility with NexAvian’s capabilities in emerging aviation technologies, advanced air mobility ecosystem development and regulatory engagement.
“Seaplane Asia is redefining how people move across Southeast Asia with safe, efficient, and sustainable mobility,” said Michael J Aumock, chief commercial officer of Seaplane Asia. “Our collaboration with NexAvian strengthens this mission. Together, we can support governments, regulators, and industry partners as they build the foundations for next-generation aviation across the region.”
Nick Fragassi, co-founder and chief operating officer of NexAvian, said the collaboration strengthens the shared mission to advance mobility. “By combining our networks and capabilities, we can help accelerate the development of infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and operational concepts that will shape the future of aviation in this region,” Fragassi said.
Under the MoU, the two organizations will engage with government agencies, regulators and industry bodies across Southeast Asia. Joint participation in working groups, technical discussions and national advanced air mobility framework development is planned, with Thailand identified as an initial priority market.
Seaplane Asia and NexAvian will facilitate introductions across their networks and explore collaborative opportunities with original equipment manufacturers, infrastructure developers, airports, investors, tourism partners and technology providers. Both organizations plan to participate in conferences, delegations and government presentations.
The MoU includes cooperation in sharing knowledge in areas such as flight operations, safety frameworks, regulatory pathways, certification processes, infrastructure concepts including water aerodromes and vertiports, and market insights.
The partnership will study opportunities including feasibility studies, advisory engagements, pilot projects, hybrid-electric or amphibious aircraft demonstrations and operational concepts. Both companies may collaborate on investor engagement and ecosystem development projects. Specific projects will be formalized under separate agreements.
Seaplane Asia Group operates amphibious aviation and air mobility services in Southeast Asia. NexAvian is based in Singapore and focuses on emerging aviation technologies.
