Airshow China 2026 (Zhuhai)
Airshow China — the Zhuhai Airshow — is the only international aerospace exhibition approved by China's central government, and the principal window onto the Chinese aviation industrial base. The 16th edition runs 10–15 November 2026 at the Zhuhai International Airshow Center.
What is Airshow China?
Held biennially in Zhuhai (Guangdong, opposite Macau), the China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition showcases China's civil and military aerospace output — COMAC's airliner programmes (C919, C929), AVIC's military platforms, space systems and the deep component supply chain behind them.
International OEMs and suppliers exhibit too, but the show's distinctive value is visibility into Chinese capability: who builds what, at what maturity, and which export markets they are targeting.
Dates, venue and format
10–15 November 2026 at the Zhuhai International Airshow Center — trade days early in the week, public days at the weekend, with the PLA Air Force flight displays the show is famous for.
- Flying displays including front-line Chinese military types
- COMAC and AVIC order announcements anchor the news cycle
- National pavilions for international supply chains
Who attends
Chinese airlines, lessors and military delegations; COMAC/AVIC supply-chain leadership; international OEMs with China programmes; and a growing set of export-market delegations — including Middle East buyers evaluating Chinese platforms, UAS and components.
Key themes
Why GCC procurement teams track this show
Chinese suppliers are pressing into GCC aviation — UAS and counter-UAS systems, airport equipment, components and increasingly airframes (C919 export ambitions include the Middle East). Zhuhai is where that supply base shows its hand.
Saudi and UAE delegations attend; for buyers, the show is supply-side intelligence — map who is targeting Gulf programmes, then verify certifications and support footprints carefully before shortlisting.
- Chinese GSE, screening and airport-equipment vendors quote aggressively into GCC tenders
- UAS/counter-UAS exhibitors overlap with Gulf defence and airport-security programmes
- Verify EASA/FAA/GCAA certification status carefully — it varies widely across Chinese vendors
Venue & logistics
- Zhuhai International Airshow Center is ~40 minutes from Zhuhai Jinwan Airport; many visitors route via Macau (ferry/bridge) or Shenzhen/Guangzhou
- Trade-day access requires advance registration; public days are extremely crowded
Travel tips
- Visa requirements apply for most nationalities — arrange early; Macau entry + land crossing is a common route
- November in Zhuhai is mild and dry — the best season on the Pearl River Delta
Frequently asked questions
When is Airshow China 2026?
10–15 November 2026 at the Zhuhai International Airshow Center, Zhuhai, Guangdong.
How often is Airshow China held?
Biennially, in even-numbered years — the 2026 show is the 16th edition.
What makes Zhuhai different from other airshows?
It is the approved showcase of China's aerospace industrial base — COMAC, AVIC and the Chinese supply chain at full depth, plus PLA flight displays.
Is Airshow China relevant to Middle East buyers?
Increasingly — Chinese UAS, airport equipment and component vendors target GCC programmes, and Gulf delegations attend to evaluate them.
What should GCC buyers verify with Chinese suppliers?
Certification status (EASA/FAA/GCAA acceptance), regional support footprint and reference installations — capabilities vary widely across the exhibitor base.
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