Several highly-anticipated star aircraft such as J-20, J-35A, Z-20J and Su-57 have arrived in Zhuhai City of south China's Guangdong Province for the upcoming 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition.
Also known as Airshow China, the biennial aerospace trade show, scheduled for Nov 12-17, has attracted 1,022 companies from 47 countries and regions, including Russia, France, the United States, Saudi Arabia and Italy.
So far, Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) air force's stealth fighters J-20 and J-35A, YY-20 tanker aircraft have all gathered in Zhuhai.
The Z-20J helicopter, a shipborne variant of the series, made its debut at the airshow on Friday.
Su-57, the Russian single-seat twin-engine stealth multirole heavy fighter aircraft, has also arrived and completed its seven-minute first adaptive training in Zhuhai on Thursday.
The Red Falcon Aerobatic Team of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force completed its first adaptive training Friday morning.
At the air show this year, the Red Falcon will present wonderful performances together with the air force's Bayi (August 1) Aerobatic Team and the Russian Knights Aerobatic Demonstration Team of the Russian Air Force.
Airshow China set to kick off with arrival of star aircraft
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Australia rang in the year of 2026 with spectacular light and fireworks displays at their landmarks, igniting the night sky at the stroke of midnight on Jan 1.
Amidst the countdown and cheers from the crowd, the iconic 828-meter-high Burj Khalifa in Dubai, UAE illuminated the skyline with "Happy New Year" in Arabic, English, and Chinese on the tower's LED screens.
The eight-minute visually stunning show at the world's tallest skyscraper also featured drone performances and 3D projection mapping, vividly showcasing Dubai's cultural heritage and cutting-edge technology.
The New Year celebrations in downtown Dubai will be extended to eight days for the first time, running from December 31, 2025, to January 7, 2026, according to local authorities.
Australia also welcomed the New Year with dazzling fireworks in Sydney, attracting millions of visitors from all over the world to gather by the seaside to share the festive joy.
The Sydney celebration featured two separate fireworks displays – an 8-minute show at 21:00 and a 12-minute one at the midnight. Fireworks were launched from water, land, and aerial platforms at landmarks including the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House, spanning seven kilometers along the harbor and showcasing 40,000 different pyrotechnic effects.
This annual event in the Southern Hemisphere city is one of the world's most spectacular New Year celebrations, drawing millions of spectators every year. On Wednesday, people from across the globe arrived early at viewing locations to share this special moment with families and friends.
"We spend the time together with friends because everybody is away from their families, otherwise maybe you'll get a little bit homesick," said Hendrik, an Estonian working in Australia.
"My New Year's wish for my wife is to become healthy after I am pretty much healthy again," said Atthians, a German tourist.
UAE, Australia ring in New Year with spectacular fireworks
