Airshow China 2026 Launches 100-Day Countdown, Unveils 30th Anniversary Logo

With 100 days to go until the 16th China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition (Airshow China 2026), the event's organizing committee launched the countdown on August 28 in Zhuhai, Guangdong. The exhibition is scheduled for December 7-13, 2026, and this year marks the 30th anniversary of Airshow China, which was founded in 1996.

At the launch event, a commemorative logo was unveiled to celebrate the milestone. The logo features a three-dimensional, gold-toned "30" as its visual centerpiece, incorporating tech-inspired aviation and advanced manufacturing elements, complemented by gradient ribbons in blue, purple, and magenta. This design reflects the event's evolution and its focus on cutting-edge technology.

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 growth over three decades. "Airshow China has grown increasingly international, professional, and market-oriented, establishing itself as one of the world's premier airshows," he said. "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 topics such as 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. Representatives from peer event organizer International Aviation and Space Salon (MAKS) and major aviation players including Boeing delivered video remarks, expressing anticipation for returning to Airshow China with state-of-the-art products and services.

In a round-table dialogue, 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," he said.

At the event, Zhuhai Airshow International Culture Communication Co., Ltd. signed IP merchandise cooperation agreements with partners including Beijing Institute of Technology, Zhuhai; Alipay (Hangzhou) Digital Service Technology Co., Ltd; and Truly HONEST Investment Limited. The cooperation will 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 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.