The 2024 China Aviation Industry Conference and Nanchang Air Show kicked off on Saturday in Nanchang City, located in east China's Jiangxi Province, featuring fabulous aerobatic performances from nine teams representing four countries, including China, France, Russia, and the United States.
The three-day event at Yaohu Airport combines aerial display performances with industry exhibitions and is expected to attract over 300 aviation experts and entrepreneurs.
The Red Eagle Aerobatic Team from the Aviation University of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force headlined the opening day with a display featuring K-8 jet trainers, creating colorful smoke trails across the clear skies and drawing cheers from spectators.
"This is the third time we have been invited to participate in the Nanchang Air Show. Compared to previous years, we've designed three sets of performance plans and added several large formation hovering displays to enhance the experience," said Zhang Li, a pilot with the Red Eagle Aerobatic Team.
A highlight of this year's show is the aerospace exhibition, which features models from China's space program, including the Chang'e-6 lunar probe and the Shenzhou-5 spacecraft. Visitors can examine actual rocket engine remnants and experience Mars or deep Moon travel through virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) simulators.
Static aircraft displays and flight demonstrations will continue throughout the event, showcasing both civilian and military aviation capabilities.
2024 China Aviation Industry Conference kicks off in Nanchang
