On August 4th, the countdown ceremony for the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, known as the China Airshow, was held in Zhuhai, marking 100 days until the event. Key announcements included the introduction of a "second exhibition zone" displaying unmanned equipment in Doumen Lianzhou, the return of "Russian Knights" Aerobatic Team, and the global debut of advanced equipment like the "land carrier" drone. The airshow is scheduled to be held from November 12th to 17th in Zhuhai, featuring nearly 800 exhibitors from 47 countries and regions.

This year's airshow will feature 13 exhibition halls, with an indoor exhibition area of 120,000 square meters, a 20% increase from the previous 100,000 square meters. The outdoor exhibition area will cover approximately 230,000 square meters. For the first time, an "unmanned equipment demonstration zone" will be established in Doumen Lianzhou, featuring both unmanned aerial vehicles and unmanned ships. Exhibitors from 47 countries and regions, including Russia, France, the United States, and Saudi Arabia, will participate as groups, with global aerospace giants like Boeing, Airbus, Honeywell, Embraer, Safran, and Thales showcasing their products.

The airshow will focus on cutting-edge topics such as the low-altitude economy, commercial spaceflight, and sustainable aviation, hosting numerous conferences and forums. Industry regulators, renowned international guests, industry experts, and key corporate representatives will discuss industry trends and share technological advancements.

The exhibition will include themed areas such as the Low-Altitude Economy Pavilion, Civil Aviation Industry Exhibition Area, Commercial Aircraft Industry Exhibition Area, Commercial Spaceflight Exhibition Area, and New Materials and Applications Exhibition Area. Exhibits will cover land, sea, air, space, electronics, and networks, featuring high-tech, cutting-edge products representing world-class standards. The quality and structure of domestic exhibitors' offerings have been further enhanced. The Chinese Air Force, Army, and Navy will display their most advanced equipment, and a wide range of new exhibits, technologies, and achievements will comprehensively showcase China's innovation in aerospace and defense.

For the first time, the airshow will present a dynamic integration of "air, space, sea, and land" demonstrations, featuring "manned + unmanned," "live + remote," and "land + sea" performances, offering audiences a spectacular and impressive dynamic display.

The "Russian Knights" Aerobatic Team will return to the Airshow China after an eight-year hiatus, performing with six Su-35S fighter jets alongside China's "August 1st" and "Red Eagle" Aerobatic Teams. Boeing, Airbus, Embraer, and Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC) will showcase their flagship commercial aircraft with flying displays. Besides, the "unmanned equipment demonstration zone" in Doumen Lianzhou, will feature exciting drone performances, including the global debut of innovative equipment such as XPENG AEROHT's "Land Aircraft Carrier" modular flying car.

Source :Lingnan on the Cloud

中国航展筹备工作全面“冲刺”

8月4日，第十五届中国航展倒计时100天启动仪式在珠海举行，并透露首次开辟斗门莲洲“无人系统演示区”，俄罗斯“勇士”飞行表演队重返中国航展，“陆地航母”无人机等装备全球“首秀”等重磅信息。本届航展将于今年11月12—17日在珠海举行，届时，47个国家和地区，国内外参展商近800家参展。

本届航展将启用13个展馆，室内展览面积达12万平方米，较上届10万平方米增长了20%；室外展览面积约23万平方米；首次开辟斗门莲洲“无人系统演示区”，含“无人船演示区”和“无人机演示区”；参展国家和地区47个，国内外参展商近800家，其中俄罗斯、法国、美国、沙特将以展团形式参展，波音、空客、霍尼韦尔、巴航工业、赛峰、泰雷兹等世界知名航空企业悉数亮相。

本届航展将紧扣低空经济、商业航天、可持续航空等前沿话题，举办多场会议论坛活动，并邀请行业主管部门、国内外知名嘉宾、行业专家及重点企业代表等参加，深入解读行业发展趋势，分享前沿技术成果。

本届航展设立了低空经济馆及民航产业展区、商用飞机产业展区、商业航天展区、新材料及应用展区、成果转化展区等主题区，展品覆盖“陆、海、空、天、电、网”全领域，一批代表世界先进水平的“高、精、尖”展品集体亮相，特别是国内参展企业的展品结构、档次、质量均进一步优化。中国空军、陆军、海军等将派出最先进的现役装备进行展示，更多新展品、新技术、新成果大规模参展，全方位展示我国航空航天及国防领域的创新成果。

本届航展将首次打造“空、天、海、陆”一体化的动态演示新格局，呈现“有人+无人”“现场+远程”“陆地+海域”的表演形式，为广大观众带来一场场精彩纷呈、震撼无比的动态表演。

俄罗斯“勇士”飞行表演队在阔别8年后重返中国航展，届时将派出6架苏-35S战机组成编队与中国空军“八一”“红鹰”飞行表演队同台献技、炫舞蓝天。波音、空客、巴航工业、中国商飞等民机方面的明星机型也将进行飞行展示。同时，斗门莲洲“无人机演示区”也将有无人机进行精彩的飞行表演，小鹏汇天的“陆地航母”无人机等装备将进行全球“首秀”。

文｜记者 钱瑜
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译｜赵凡
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