The China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition (Airshow China) is one of five major such events in the world.

It is China's only international professional aviation and aerospace exhibition approved by the central government.

Airshow China has been held in even years following the first session in 1996. Featuring real-object displays, academic exchanges, and aerobatic flights, Airshow China has assembled the elites of the aviation and aerospace industry, top-notch high-tech products and world-famous aerobatic flight teams that perform "ballet in the air." The show has become a grand event that represents development of the international aviation and aerospace industry. It caters to industry insiders, experts, and aviation fans with the most advanced technologies and latest developments of the aerospace industry.

The 12th edition of the event in 2018 will have a record 770 domestic and international exhibitors from 43 countries and regions in attendance. It runs from Nov 6 to 11.

With the addition of Hall 10, the indoor exhibition area this year will increase by 22 percent to exceed 10 hectares (25 acres). Meanwhile, the 40-hectare (99-acre) outdoor display area is to accommodate over 100 aircraft from home and abroad. These include the domestically made ARJ 21 twin-engine regional jet and Boeing 787 wide-body aircraft.

Leading domestic military industrial enterprises will showcase their latest products, technologies, services, and achievements. Chinese air and land forces will bring cutting-edge active-duty weapons and equipment. Maritime defense products will also be spotlighted for a full display of land, sea, air, space, and electric systems.

The ground equipment dynamic demonstration area will be expanded to nearly 11 hectares (27 acres). China North Industries Group Corp, China South Industries Group Corp, Dongfeng Motor Corp, and BAIC Group, among others, will use more than 30 types of equipment in a series of performances such as longitudinal slope climbing, puddle crossing, and serpentine maneuvering.

Hall 9 will be dedicated to Guangdong's military-civilian integration achievements. Nearly 21 enterprises will exhibit radars, missile launch vehicles, missiles, dual-use unmanned vessels, digital combat simulation systems, aeronautical facilities, unmanned aerial vehicles, and drone defense systems.

This year's exhibition will embrace more top 100 aviation and aerospace enterprises and players from Belt & Road countries. Nearly 200 military and political trade delegations from more than 60 countries and 140,000 professionals are expected to receive orders.

In addition, there are about 150 themed activities including aviation and aerospace summits, China defense product promotions, signing ceremonies, new-product releases, market forecast meetings, and one-to-one business negotiations.

Venue: Airshow China (Zhuhai) Exhibition Center (east side of Zhuhai Airport), Jinwan District, Zhuhai

Tel: 86-756-7622068

Zhuhai Airshow Co Ltd

Address: 1 Jiuzhou 2nd Lane (Jiuzhou Erxiang), East Jiuzhou Avenue (Jiuzhou Dadao Dong), Zhuhai

Tel: 86-756-3375371

Website: http://www.airshow.com.cn/Category_1216/Index.aspx