Zhuhai Airshow

Also known as Airshow China, the exhibition is the largest in mainland China and has been held every 2 years since 1996 in Zhuhai, Guangdong province.

Meet the ‘professional’ air buffs willing to pay over the odds to get far from the madding crowd at China’s biggest air show

How China’s ‘professional’ air buffs try to beat the madding crowds

For hard-core enthusiasts paying extra for an early bird ticket intended for industry representatives is money well spent.

11 Nov 2018 - 1:29pm 1

Russia has more than 100 products on display at this year’s Airshow China, including the S-400 Triumph air defence missile system seen here on parade in Moscow in May. Photo: AFP

The Russian military hardware on show at Airshow China

10 Nov 2018 - 11:18pm 3

The PLA Air Force pilot shows visitors to Airshow China in Guangdong province what the latest engine developments can do in a J-10B TVC jet. Photo: Reuters

China’s new jet engine is a game-changer for the air force

12 Nov 2018 - 3:31pm 114

Air show deals highlight Russia’s prospects for arms sales to China in spite of US sanctions

Air show deals highlight Russia’s prospects for arms sales to China

9 Nov 2018 - 9:58pm 37

The 609 intelligence radar system on display at the Zhuhai air show. Photo: Dickson Lee

New spy radar and anti-ship missile unveiled at China air show

8 Nov 2018 - 11:34pm 37

A full-size model of China’s new stealth drone, the CH-7, is on display at Airshow China in Zhuhai. Photo: AP

China’s latest stealth drones go on display at Airshow China 2018

8 Nov 2018 - 6:42am 12

J-20s with Russian engines in action at the Zhuhai air show. Photo: Dickson Lee

China’s cutting-edge fighter engine a no-show after failing tests

8 Nov 2018 - 12:42pm 232

China, Russia unveil model of joint venture passenger plane at Zhuhai Airshow

China and Russia unveil joint venture passenger plane

9 Nov 2018 - 11:52am

China showcases its newest weapons in Zhuhai Airshow

China showcases newest weapons in Zhuhai Airshow

6 Nov 2018 - 8:46pm

PLA Red Falcons take part in an aerial display at the Zhuhai air show on Tuesday. Photo: Dickson Lee

China’s biggest air show has low-budget look thanks to trade war

6 Nov 2018 - 11:33pm 2

Visitors watch a display at the last Zhuhai air show in 2016. Photo: Dickson Lee

Trade war casts shadow over China’s biggest air show

4 Nov 2018 - 5:10pm 4

China's arms industry showcases latest weapons at Zhuhai air show

China's arms industry showcases latest weapons at Zhuhai air show

6 Nov 2016 - 8:04pm 1

The J-20 stealth fighter pictured during a brief fly-past at the Zhuhai air show on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters

China to speed up stealth fighter production, air force chief says

4 Nov 2016 - 11:24pm 7

China’s domestic aircraft maker Comac and Russia’s United Aircraft Corp unveil the model of a twin-engine, wide-body plane at the Zhuhai Air Show

China, Russia join the crowded sky: widebody planes to cut reliance on Airbus, Boeing

3 Nov 2016 - 10:57pm

Taiwanese officials slammed for not being able to tell difference between Beijing’s latest stealth aircraft

Can you differentiate China’s J-20 and J-31 fighter jets? Taiwan’s defence minister and air force chief can’t

4 Nov 2016 - 10:13am 10

The star of the PLA Air Force’s jet technology, the WS-10, on display at Airshow China in Zhuhai, Guangdong. Photo: Dickson Lee

China air show shows off latest fighter jet engines

3 Nov 2016 - 8:01am 6

There is every reason to believe that Chinese aircraft can be a match for Boeing and Airbus in the booming market for passenger jets

Nation’s plane makers have what it takes to fly high

3 Nov 2016 - 2:52am 1

Zhuhai air show opens with J-20 stealth fighter’s public debut

Zhuhai air show opens with J-20 stealth fighter’s public debut

6 Nov 2016 - 12:25am

Airshow China at Zhuhai showcases new Chinese military hardware

Airshow China at Zhuhai showcases new Chinese military hardware

2 Nov 2016 - 9:29am

J-20 stealth aircraft flying at the Zhuhai air show on Tuesday. Photo: Dickson Lee

Zhuhai air show opens with J-20 stealth fighter’s public debut likely to steal the limelight

1 Nov 2016 - 11:31pm 19

More than 900 Chinese weapons will be on display at Zhuhai air show, but it still trails US and Russia in global market share

China battles fierce competition and quality issues in fight for weapons sales

31 Oct 2016 - 8:43am 34

Business soared at the Zhuhai Airshow as the mainland sets it sights on becoming a major international aviation player. Photo: Dickson Lee

US deal in Zhuhai Airshow puts China planes on world map

31 Oct 2016 - 10:08am 1

Japanese jets in formation.

How captured Japanese prisoners trained Chinese pilots in 1945

31 Oct 2016 - 10:09am

The PLA shows off some of its advanced land-to-air missile and radar hardware at Airshow China yesterday. Photo: Dickson Lee

Space to be the next frontier for China's air force

31 Oct 2016 - 10:09am 3

J-10 jet fighters of the PLA Air Force aerobatic team perform at the Zhuhau airshow. Some 700 foreign and domestic exhibitors with 130-plus planes are due to attend the event this week. Photo: Xinhua

VIPs flock to Zhuhai airshow as J-31 stealth fighter takes to the skies

31 Oct 2016 - 10:10am 15

Sources say Avic's export will be the Y-12F, a 19-seat turboprop transport aircraft made by Hafei Aviation. Photo: China Foto Press

Avic plane sale to US a first for mainland China

31 Oct 2016 - 10:10am 1

Visitors look at a prototype model of a Mars rover on display at the China International Industry Fair in Shanghai. Photo: Xinhua

China unveils first Mars rover and exploration system for red planet

12 Jun 2017 - 12:53pm 3

The C919 currently under development by Comac is a narrow-body version. The firm is now seeking suppliers to develop a widebody passenger plane. Photo: Xinhua

China looks to develop big passenger plane

31 Oct 2016 - 10:10am

New Chinese J-31 stealth fighter spotted in Zhuhai ahead of air show

New Chinese J-31 stealth fighter spotted in Zhuhai ahead of air show

31 Oct 2016 - 10:11am 36

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