China’s Aviation and Aerospace Industry Converges in Chengdu for 2026 Space Day Events
On April 25, 2026, Chengdu hosted two major aviation and aerospace industry matchmaking events as part of the main activities for China’s Space Day, marking a significant step in the city’s efforts to strengthen its role in the national space industry. The events, held simultaneously in the city, brought together domestic and international enterprises to foster collaboration across the aviation and aerospace supply chain.
The first event, titled “Carrying Forward to the Future, Air and Space Together” Chengdu Aviation and Aerospace Industry Chain Supply Chain International Cooperation Matchmaking Conference, focused on global partnerships and the release of key industry resources. During the morning session, the Chengdu Aviation and Aerospace Manufacturing Enterprises Resource List was officially unveiled, covering five major sectors: aviation and aerospace electronics and onboard systems, components and whole machine structures, materials and additive manufacturing, satellite applications, services, and inspection and testing.
Notable “Made in Chengdu” products on display included the Ka-band broadband satellite communication system by China Electronics Technology Group Corporation’s aviation electronics division, phased array chips from Chengdu Tianrui Star Communication, C919 components from Chengdu Tianke Aviation, additive manufacturing components from Chengdu Aowei Machinery, satellite supply chain services from Xihang Investment (Chengdu), and third-party testing services from Chengdu Moore Environment Universe.
Industrial zones such as Chengdu Jinnuo High-Tech Industrial Park and Chengdu Future Science and Technology City were also presented on-site, highlighting the city’s infrastructure support for aviation and aerospace development. The event saw participation from enterprise representatives in Italy, Luxembourg, Belgium, Switzerland, and Germany, who jointly witnessed the unveiling of the “International Aerospace and Intelligent Technology Cooperation Alliance.”
According to alliance representatives, the initiative aims to transform Chengdu from a manufacturing reception hub into a global resource coordination center, linking cutting-edge international scientific achievements and fostering an integrated aerospace-intelligent technology industrial ecosystem. They noted that Chengdu’s industrial配套能力 (industrial supporting capacity) and policy support left a strong impression on international partners.
Following the ceremony, domestic and foreign enterprises engaged in one-on-one precision negotiation sessions to explore specific cooperation opportunities.
The second event, the Chengdu Aerospace Industry Matchmaking Conference, took place on the same day and featured a keynote address by Chief Scientist Chai Lin of China Electronics Technology Group Corporation, focusing on the development of commercial spaceflight.
Both events were organized as key components of the 2026 China Space Day main field activities, which were jointly hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the China National Space Administration, and the Sichuan Provincial Government, with the Chengdu Municipal Government and Sichuan University serving as organizers. The activities were held under the theme “Seven Decades of Inquiry into Heaven, Joining Hands to Explore the Nine Heavens,” commemorating the 70th anniversary of China’s space industry establishment and the 11th anniversary of China Space Day.
Brazil was invited as the guest of honor for the year’s celebrations, which included a launch ceremony, aerospace science popularization exhibitions, and a space culture and art forum. The launch ceremony took place on April 24 at the Chengdu Century City International Exhibition Center, where the theme promotional video was released, the 2026 China Space Public Welfare Image Ambassador was announced, and awards such as the Qian Xuesen Top Achievement Award, Outstanding Contribution Award, and Innovation Team Award from the China Space Foundation for 2025 were presented.
The China Space Forum ran from April 23 to 25, comprising a main forum and over 20 academic forums and meetings. From April 24 to May 5, the Chengdu Century City International Exhibition Center hosted an aerospace science popularization exhibition featuring models and physical exhibits showcasing space technology, space science, space applications, commercial spaceflight, and Sichuan Province’s aerospace industry achievements.
Throughout the Space Day period, multiple technical exchange activities were conducted, including the two Chengdu-based industry matchmaking events on April 25, which collectively released 102 pieces of supply and demand information, unveiled international industry alliances, and signed a number of key project agreements, demonstrating Chengdu’s growing industrial strength in the aerospace sector.
As China continues to advance its space ambitions, events like those in Chengdu underscore the importance of local industrial capacity and international collaboration in achieving national goals. The integration of supply chain resources, technological innovation, and global partnerships demonstrated at these gatherings reflects a broader strategy to elevate China’s position in the global aerospace landscape through coordinated regional development.
For ongoing updates on China’s space industry initiatives and upcoming aerospace events, readers are encouraged to follow official announcements from the China National Space Administration and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
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