On August 28, the 100-day countdown to the 16th China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition (Airshow China 2026) officially began in Zhuhai, Guangdong. Scheduled for December 7-13, the event will mark the 30th anniversary of Airshow China, which was founded in 1996. At the launch ceremony, a commemorative logo was unveiled, featuring a three-dimensional, gold-toned "30" as its visual centerpiece, integrated with tech-inspired aviation and advanced manufacturing elements, and accented by gradient ribbons in blue, purple, and magenta.
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, highlighted the event's evolution: "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."
The countdown event also featured a World Airshow Dialogue session, where industry representatives from home and abroad discussed global industrial-chain coordination, green aviation, the low-altitude economy (also known as advanced air mobility), aircraft engines aftermarket services, and general aviation industry development. Peers from the International Aviation and Space Salon (MAKS) and major players like Boeing delivered video remarks, expressing anticipation for returning to Airshow China with cutting-edge products and services.
In a round-table dialogue, Dai Haibin, spokesperson for AVIC General Aircraft Company, noted that Airshow China has been an excellent platform for debuting key aircraft, including the AG600 "Kunlong" amphibious aircraft. Xu Shixin, Chief Operating Officer of Embraer China, observed that the Chinese market offers vast potential and a well-developed industrial system, unlocking opportunities in green aviation and the low-altitude economy. Embraer is ready for deeper collaboration on eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft development and building a low-altitude transportation ecosystem.
Additionally, Zhuhai Airshow International Culture Communication Co., Ltd. signed IP merchandise cooperation agreements with partners such as Beijing Institute of Technology, Zhuhai; Alipay (Hangzhou) Digital Service Technology Co., Ltd; and Truly HONEST Investment Limited. These collaborations cover 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 expanded from less than 8,000 square meters at its debut to 450,000 square meters at its latest edition, with participating countries and regions growing from 25 to 47. This growth cements Airshow China's status as one of the world's most influential aviation and aerospace exhibitions.
