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ZHUHAI, China, Sept. 29, 2021 /Xinhua=KYODO JBN/--

On 28 September, the 13th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition

or AirShow China officially opened in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province.

This year, 700 companies from nearly 40 countries and regions participated in

the exhibition, and a number of new products, technologies, services and

achievements representing the world's advanced level will be exhibited for the

first time in China and the world, according to Executive Committee of the 13th

China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition.

The civil aviation industry, dual-use technology, aviation manufacturing

facilities, MRO, unmanned systems, maritime defense and other theme exhibition

areas will be on show, covering land, sea, air, space, and electricity sectors.

The spectacular air shows and the dazzling array of advanced equipment

demonstrate the confidence and openness of China's aerospace industry.

The event's increasing scale and international influence make Airshow China an

important opportunity for enterprises to enter Asia-Pacific and the Chinese

market. According to the organizer, the number of exhibitors and exhibition

area this year have exceeded expectations. The number of pavilions has

increased from 8 to 11, with all the world's famous enterprises in the industry

participating. Boeing's exhibition area increased by 11% and Airbus's by 65%

compared to last year.

Leading enterprises are the "weather vane" of market trends, and the

established aviation enterprises choose to come to Zhuhai, where the air show

is held, to develop their business, making the city a "new star" in the

aerospace industry.

Since 2003, Germany's largest engine manufacturing giant MTU Aero Engines and

China Southern Airlines Co., Ltd. have established a joint venture engine

maintenance company in Zhuhai Free Trade Zone. Now, the company has completed

the third phase of expansion and set up a branch plant in Jinwan District.

The decision to invest in a new plant stems from the company's confidence in

the recovery and development of the Asian market and the growing demand for

narrow-body engine services, according to Jaap Beijer, president and Chief

Executive of MTU Maintenance Zhuhai Co. Ltd.

"We are happy that we have a lot of partners and customers on the airshow. It

gives us a big chance to come together with a lot of people on the short time,"

he said.

Given the excellent market expectation and the city's foresight, various forms

of the aviation industry, such as agricultural UAVs, aviation new materials,

engine maintenance services, aviation training and research experience, are

developing in well in Zhuhai. Data shows that in 2020, the aviation industry

output value in the Jinwan district alone has increased by 58.6% and that the

aviation industry in Zhuhai continues to grow.

Industrial growth reflects the skyrocketing level of urban openness. As one of

the first four special economic zones in China, Zhuhai has been at the

forefront of international exchanges and cooperation in its rapid development

over the past 40 years. Airshow China's growing brand recognition has a close

link to Zhuhai's open attitude.

Currently, the Chinese government is promoting the construction of the

Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, Zhuhai, aiming to explore

new paths and new models for deepening reform and opening up for the

Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and even for China. It is

foreseeable that Zhuhai will usher in a new round of opening opportunities, and

this time it will not only attract the aerospace industry. A more open and

efficient city, a high ground in line with international standards of global

investment, is rising.

Source: Executive Committee of the 13th China International Aviation and

Aerospace Exhibition