The 16th China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition will be held in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, from December 7th to 13th, according to a press conference for the event held in Beijing on October 13th. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the exhibition.

This year's exhibition is set to reach an unprecedented scale. It will feature nearly 150,000 square meters of indoor exhibition space and 335,000 square meters of outdoor exhibition and support areas, attracting over 1,100 enterprises from nearly 50 countries and regions. More than 3,000 pieces of equipment will be showcased, with first-time exhibits accounting for approximately 10%. 

For the first time, the event will adopt a "one show, three zones" layout. At the main venue of the Zhuhai International Airshow Center, the number of exhibition halls has expanded to 14, boosting indoor exhibition space by 12.5% compared to the previous edition. The newly added Gaolan maritime equipment display zone marks the airshow's first foray into maritime displays, where the PLA Navy will statically display in-service vessels. Meanwhile, the Lianzhou unmanned equipment exhibition zone focuses on systematic demonstrations of unmanned and anti-unmanned capabilities, with 90 enterprises and 40 aircraft registered to participate. 

Gao Xiang, Deputy Director of the Political Work Department of the PLA Air Force, announced that multiple types of primary combat equipment will make their debut. The Air Force will also establish its first talent recruitment booth and introduce a dedicated digital and smart sector for the first time. 

Chinese defense giants will appear in force. Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) is bringing over 370 products—a more than 30% increase over the previous edition. Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC) will exhibit nearly 90 types of products, including aero-engines and gas turbines, with nearly half making their public debut. China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC) will showcase 550 cutting-edge products, including 73 military items exhibited for the first time. China North Industries Group Corporation (Norinco Group) will present a total of 468 exhibits. 

National pavilions from countries such as Russia, the United States, France, and Germany are scaling up their participation. The PLA Air Force August 1st aerobatic team will perform alongside two foreign aerobatic teams: the Russian Knights and the United Arab Emirates Air Force's Fursan Al Emarat. The main exhibition area will feature over 170 aircraft, hitting a record high. Public-day tickets will go on sale starting October 19th. 

第十六届中国航展12月7日至13日在珠海举办参展装备逾3000件，“首展”“首秀”约占一成

10月13日，第十六届中国国际航空航天博览会新闻发布会在北京举行。本届航展将于12月7日至13日在广东珠海举办，今年恰逢中国航展举办30周年。

本届航展展览规模创历史新高。室内展览面积近15万平方米，室外展览及保障区域达33.5万平方米，吸引近50个国家和地区的超1100家企业参展，参展装备超3000件，“首展”“首秀”展品占比约10%。

本届航展首次采用“一展三区”格局。航展中心主展区展馆增至14个，室内展览面积较上届增长12.5%。高栏海上装备展示区为本届新增板块，也是中国航展首次拓展海上展示维度，海军将静态展出现役舰艇。莲洲无人装备展示区聚焦无人与反无人体系化展演，共有90家企业、40架航空器报名参展。

解放军空军政治工作部副主任高翔介绍，多型主战装备将首次亮相。空军将首次设立人才引进展台，并首次设置“数智”板块。

国内军工集团集中亮相。中国航空工业集团携370多项产品参展，较上届增幅超过30%。中国航发展出近90型航空发动机、燃气轮机等产品，近一半为首次公开亮相。中国电科展出550项前沿产品，其中73项军品首次展出。兵器工业集团展品总数达468项。

俄罗斯、美国、法国、德国等国家展团扩大参展规模。中国空军“八一”飞行表演队将与俄罗斯“勇士”、阿联酋空军“骑士”两支外军表演队联袂献技。主展区参展航空器已达170余架，规模创历史新高。公众日门票将于10月19日起发售。

文｜记者 张芷瑜 王莉 宋诗颖
翻译｜徐芷晴
审校｜曾敏