about The 8th AIREXPO SHANGHAI

“The 8th Shanghai International Aerospace Technology and Equipment Exhibition 2024”was held in Shanghai Convention & Exhibition Center of International Sourcing on May 29-31, 2024, which was  guided by the Shanghai Economic and Information Commission, approved by the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce, China Aviation Society, supported by Chinese Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China Air Transport Association, China Civil Airports Association, Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited, AVIC Aeronautical Radio Electronics Research Institute, Shanghai Airport Authority, AVIC International Leasing Co., Ltd., Baowu Special metallurgy Co., Ltd., Juneyao Airlines Co., Ltd, hosted by Shanghai Aeronautical Society and organized by Golden Commercial. With a total exhibition area of 8,000 square meters, AIREXOP SHANGHAI attracted nearly 200 outstanding aerospace companies around the world to participate in the exhibition. On the opening day, over 5,000 professional visitors attended for viewing and procurement. During the exhibition, there were a series of events such as the 8th International Aviation Engineering Summit, International Smart Airport Development Summit Forum, the Civil Aviation Industry Advanced Supply Management Forum, the China Aviation Characteristic School, the Shanghai Aviation Characteristic School Awarding Ceremony, and the AIREXOP Supply and Demand Matchmaking Meeting.

Since its establishment in 2005, the AIREXOP SHANGHAI has undergone seven editions of development, maturing alongside China's aerospace industry. Over the years, AIREXOP SHANGHAI has cumulatively attracted thousands of civil aviation, commercial aviation, general aviation, and related companies and industry organizations from nearly 40 countries and regions around the world. The successful hosting of the exhibition has provided a broad platform for China's aerospace manufacturing industry to expand the vast market. On this long journey, the AIREXOP SHANGHAI has absorbed the essence of leading technologies and products from both domestic and international sources, driving the rise of "Made in China" and carrying the significant mission of aerospace professionals. The road ahead is long and challenging, but the AIREXOP SHANGHAI is poised to meet expectations and create a brilliant future!

Exhibition Summary

AIREXPO SHANGHAI 2024

Exhibition Area: 8000sqm

Exhibitor: 218

People Flow：35728

Audience：29732

Domestic Audience：20190

Oversea Audience：9542

Concurrent Activities

• International Aircraft Engineering Summit

As the main forum of AIREXPO SHANGHAI and one of the most prestigious and influential events in the field of aviation maintenance engineering and cabin interior refurbishment in Asia, the 8th International Aircraft Engineering Summit invited CAAC, International Air Transport Association, COMAC, AVIC, Airbus, Boeing, Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, AMECO, Hainan Airlines and senior decision makers throughout the industry chain, focusing on aviation hotspot engineering, engine maintenance technology and other industry hotspots, discussing domestic aircraft The current status and new development and new technologies in the field of manufacturing and maintenance. The forum attracted more than 260 guests, including leaders and experts, and more than 150 companies at home and abroad participated in the forum.

•Visit Final Assembly Factory and Flight Test Center of COMAC

The 8th International Aircraft Engineering Summit 2024 and AIREXPO SHANGHAI 2024 VIP customers visited the COMAC Assembly and Flight Test Center during AIREXPO SHANGHAI. First of all, they mainly visited the Y-10 aircraft. Then visited the overall layout of the "One Headquarters, Six Centers" of COMAC and the C919 large aircraft assembly line, and watched the "C919 First Flight" video.

•International Smart Airport Development Summit Forum

Supported by the China Aviation Association, China Civil Airport Association, COMAC, and other support organizations, sponsored by Shanghai Aeronautical Society, co-organized by East China Cares System and organized by Golden Commercial, International Smart Airport Development Summit Forum was successfully held in Shanghai. More than 200 representatives from regulators, associations, large domestic and international airports, airlines, airport construction companies, artificial intelligence companies, cloud computing companies, big data companies, intelligent buildings, security equipment companies and other decision makers and experts of relevant enterprises have had a heated discussion on the future development direction of the construction of international smart airports.

•Forum for Leading SCM Practice in Civil Aviation

As the annual grand ceremony of the civil aviation industry supply chain, the forum invited domestic and foreign professional guests and audiences to discuss the practice of supply chain management, how Chinese suppliers can connect internationally, the development and trend of global benchmark enterprises, artificial intelligence and digital supply chain. Issues such as the impact of management. To achieve international-level exchanges, professional-level focus, and to promote global localization, exchange advanced experience, enhance professional capabilities, guide the development of China's aviation manufacturing suppliers, and enhance the foundation of industrial strength.

•Supply and Demand Docking Meeting

As supporting activity of AIREXPO SHANGHAI 2024, it aimed to provide trading promotion services，enrich the exhibition function and enhance the effectiveness of the exhibition. Aircraft manufacturers and airlines such as COMAC, Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Loong Airlines, GAMECO, AVIC HARBIN AIRCRAFT and AVIC XI’AN AIRCRAFT have been specially invited to conduct face-to-face exchanges with exhibitors. The form allows aircraft manufacturers and airline operators to conduct sample collection and information collection effectively to promote friendship and understanding between the supply and demand.

•China Aviation Characteristic School, Shanghai Aviation Characteristic School Awarding Ceremony

The "National Aviation Characteristic School" is a brand activity carried out throughout the country by China Aviation Society and Shanghai Aviation Society to systematically popularize aviation science and technology knowledge. The Research Department of China Aviation Society decided to approve Pudong New Area Linyuan Primary School, Shanghai Meiyuan Middle School and other five schools as “National Aviation Characteristic School”, and the Shanghai Aviation Society has decided to approve two schools, namely Shanghai Minhang District Huaying School and Shanghai Datong Junior High School, as “Shanghai Aviation Characteristic Schools”. The aviation industry and aviation education are closely related. Through the special and excellent courses and teaching materials, they laid a solid foundation in the primary and secondary schools, and cultivated a large number of aviation industry builders and successors for China to become a strong aviation country.