China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition (Airshow China / Zhuhai Airshow)
China's largest aerospace event and the most significant aerospace trade show in Asia. Airshow China runs biennially at Zhuhai with a substantial commercial, defense, and civil aviation programme. The 16th edition marks 30 years since the show was founded.
Moved from 10-15 November so the show does not overlap the APEC leaders' meeting in Shenzhen.
What to expect
Quick facts
Dates
December 7–13, 2026Moved from 10-15 November so the show does not overlap the APEC leaders' meeting in Shenzhen.
Location
Zhuhai International Airshow Center
Zhuhai, China
Estimated attendance
~450,000
Exhibitors
~1000
Registration
from CNY 100 day pass; opening days are trade-only, with public days at the end of the run
Languages
ZH, EN
Regulatory focus
Also known as
Airshow China, Zhuhai Airshow, China Airshow Zhuhai, China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition
Who attends
Chinese aerospace and defense industry, Chinese airline leadership, AAM/eVTOL companies, COMAC and AVIC leadership, Chinese military aerospace, regional Asian aviation operators, and an international visiting contingent.
Why flight schools attend
Airshow China is dominated by commercial aerospace, defense, and AAM/eVTOL — flight schools generally find more directly relevant content at APATS in Singapore, Aero India, or Asia-focused training conferences. Schools building Chinese student pipelines or with operations adjacent to Chinese carriers occasionally attend for the operator relationships and regional industry signal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Airshow China runs biennially in even-numbered years (2024, 2026, 2028) at the Zhuhai International Airshow Center. Editions are usually held in November; the 2026 edition runs 7-13 December to avoid overlapping the APEC leaders' meeting in Shenzhen. The next edition after 2026 is expected in 2028.
Generally not for the core training audience — Airshow China is dominated by Chinese commercial aerospace, defense, and AAM/eVTOL. Flight schools building Chinese student pipelines or with operations adjacent to Chinese carriers occasionally attend for the operator relationships.
Airshow China is China-centric with a strong domestic commercial and defense aerospace focus. Singapore Airshow is the broader Asia-Pacific commercial and defense aerospace event with a more international exhibitor and visitor base. Operators and schools with Asian markets often track both, but the events serve somewhat different audiences.
Airshow China 2026 runs 7-13 December 2026 at the Zhuhai International Airshow Center in Zhuhai, Guangdong. The 16th edition sits in December rather than the show's traditional November slot so that it does not clash with the APEC leaders' meeting in Shenzhen. Confirm the dates on the official Airshow China site before booking travel.
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Listing last verified August 26, 2026 · Always confirm dates and registration via the official site.