Airshow China kicks off its 100-day countdown to the 30th Anniversary

ZHUHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 August 2026 – The 100-day Countdown to the 16^th China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition (Airshow China 2026) was launched on August 28 in Zhuhai, Guangdong.

Scheduled for December 7-13 this year, Airshow China 2026 will mark for the official start of its 100-day countdown on August 29.

A commemorative logo marking the 30^th anniversary of Airshow China was unveiled at the event. The logo features a three-dimensional, gold-toned "30" as its visual symbol, incorporating tech-inspired aviation and advanced manufacturing elements, complemented by gradient ribbons in blue, purple and magenta. Founded in 1996, Airshow China is celebrating its 30^th anniversary this year.

"Over the past three decades," said Li Xiaodong, Deputy Secretary-General of the People's Government of Zhuhai Municipality and Deputy Secretary-General of the Zhuhai Executive Committee of Airshow China, in his remarks at the event, "Airshow China has grown increasingly international, professional and market-oriented, establishing itself as one of the world's premier airshows. In 2026, Airshow China will continue to benchmark itself against world-class exhibitions and contribute to the development of aviation industry clusters."

During the World Airshow Dialogue session, aviation industry representatives from home and abroad delved into topics on global industrial-chain coordination, green aviation, the low-altitude economy (also known as advanced air mobility), aircraft engines aftermarket services, and the development of the general aviation industry.

Representatives from peer event organizer International Aviation and Space Salon (MAKS) and major aviation players including Boeing delivered video remarks extending greetings and sharing insights. They voiced anticipation for returning to the upcoming Airshow China with state-of-the-art products and services to foster deeper-going industrial exchanges.

At the subsequent round-table dialogue session, Dai Haibin, spokesperson for AVIC General Aircraft Company, noted that Airshow China has served as an excellent platform for debuting key aircraft and other equipment, among them the AG600 "Kunlong" amphibious aircraft.

Xu Shixin, Chief Operating Officer of Embraer China, observed that the Chinese market boasts huge potential and a well-developed industrial system, unlocking broad opportunities for cooperation in areas such as green aviation and the low-altitude economy. Drawing on its accumulated technological expertise, Embraer stands ready for deeper collaboration on eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft development and the building of a low-altitude transportation ecosystem.

At the event, Zhuhai Airshow International Culture Communication Co., Ltd. inked IP merchandise cooperation agreements with Beijing Institute of Technology, Zhuhai; Alipay (Hangzhou) Digital Service Technology Co., Ltd, and Truly HONEST Investment Limited, among other partners. The cooperation covers product development integrating traditional culture with aerospace technology, AI-powered digital commemorative ticket stubs enabled by NFC technology, and derivative products based on sci-fi intellectual properties.

Over its 30-year history, Airshow China has undergone remarkable expansion: from less than 8,000 square meters at its debut in 1996 to 450,000 square meters at its latest edition. The number of participating countries and regions has jumped from 25 to 47, cementing Airshow China's status as one of the world's most influential aviation and aerospace exhibitions.


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