The 2026 China Aviation Industry Conference and Nanchang Aviation Industry Expo opened on October 31 in Nanchang, featuring a total exhibition area of 30,000 square meters and drawing over 300 participating enterprises. Organized around three core industrial sectors—aviation manufacturing, commercial aerospace, and the low-altitude economy—the event showcases a wide array of aircraft models, drones, and technical equipment.
Record participation marks Nanchang exhibition
According to Nanchang Gaoxin Investment Promotion Group Deputy Party Secretary Liu Jie, the exhibition size, total area, and number of participating enterprises have reached historical highs for the event. The exhibition floor spans 30,000 square meters and incorporates nearly 300 companies, alongside more than 20,000 online pre-registered visitors and upwards of 5,000 social organization members in attendance. The event structure spans 20 specialized activities designed to highlight regional policy advantages and industrial development.
Did You Know? The exhibition features displays from major state-owned enterprises including Aviation Industry Corporation of China, Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, and China Aero-Engine Corporation, showcasing large-scale national defense and commercial aviation models.
Advanced Aircraft and Low-Altitude Technology Displays
The display areas feature numerous specialized aircraft and unmanned systems across different use cases. Jiangxi Helicopter Co. exhibited three proprietary unmanned helicopters, including the JH-1 Xiao Qinglong and JH-5 Xiao Baihu models, which sales manager Lu Chao noted possess a payload capacity exceeding 150 kilograms and an endurance of approximately three hours. Additional exhibits include a tactical backpack-storable JH-6 Xiao Maque drone, vehicle-mounted drone performance systems capable of rapidly deploying hundreds of units, and pipeline-exploration drones designed for inspecting industrial and sewage conduits.
Commercial Aerospace and Industry Services
In the commercial aerospace exhibition hall, technical displays cover specialized raw materials, core components, satellite manufacturing, and rocket propulsion systems. Corporate exhibitors also introduced low-altitude security and air traffic countermeasures. Beijing Redain Technology Chief Marketing Officer Yuan Jia introduced the RDN-1000 anti-drone aerial fencing system and new urban low-altitude detection radar products. Meanwhile, Jiangxi Province Airworthiness Technical Service Center Co. Senior Director Zhou Changyu outlined the firm’s focus on airworthiness verification models and intelligent inspection vehicles to support local infrastructure and emergency response capabilities.
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What are the main industrial sectors featured at the 2026 Nanchang Aviation Industry Expo?
The exhibition is built around three core sectors: aviation manufacturing, commercial aerospace, and the low-altitude economy.
How large is the exhibition space and how many companies are participating?
The event covers a total exhibition area of 30,000 square meters and features more than 300 participating enterprises.
What specific unmanned aircraft capabilities are highlighted by Jiangxi Helicopter Co.?
The company’s JH-1 Xiao Qinglong and JH-5 Xiao Baihu unmanned helicopters feature payloads exceeding 150 kilograms and an endurance of about three hours, while the JH-6 Xiao Maque model features a foldable design that fits into a tactical backpack.