Zhuhai 2018

[Beast]

I must admit - even if I can fully understand it from the marketing aspect - I'm a bit annoyed why so many army weapons are on show at this "AIR SHOW".

Becos they can be ferry by Y-20 or air dropped. So its part of airforce package or as another way to showcase and promote Y-20 / Y-9 sales military transport sale.

 

[LKJ86]

I must admit - even if I can fully understand it from the marketing aspect - I'm a bit annoyed why so many army weapons are on show at this "AIR SHOW".

In fact, it has turned into a defence exhibition.

 

[JSCh]

Airshow: Saudis added to hotshots from Pakistan, China
Updated: 2018-09-30

The official Royal Saudi Air Force's (RSAF) demonstration team Saudi Hawks will deliver a dazzling aerial display at the 12th China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition hosted by Zhuhai from Nov 6 to 11.

The appearance agreement was signed on Sept 28 with the Executive Committee of Airshow China.

Signing ceremony​

The largest-of-its-kind aviation trade show in China has also ensured performances by the Pakistan Air Force's Thunder aircraft and the "August 1st" Aerobatic Team of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force.

Saudi Hawks, established in 1998 as #88 Squadron, first appeared in January 1999 at Riyadh, the Saudi kingdom's capital, as part of the country's 100th anniversary celebrations. They are a seven-aircraft team using BAE Hawk MK 65A jet trainers, and are stationed at King Feisal Air Base in Tabuk.

Flight formation​

Their highly difficult formation aerobatics conclude with a sky-drawing of the Saudi Arabian national emblem. The thundery and intricate performance offers thrills for spectators and has won acclaim around the world.

Airshow China 2018 will take place at the Zhuhai Airshow Center in Jinwan District. More than 770 exhibitors from 43 countries and regions and 200 military and political trade delegations are expected. Over 130,000 professional visitors have registered to attend the biennial show in Jinwan District.

Saudi Hawks Aerobatic Team [Photos by Zhong Fan / Zhuhai Daily]

Colors to expect at Airshow China [Photos courtesy WeChat account (zhtqb12345)]​

 

[JSCh]

Huge planes, fighter jets, more coming to air show
Updated: 2018-09-14

AVIC AG600, the third member of China's "large aircraft family," will join freighter Y-20 and passenger aircraft C919 in an exhibition at November's Airshow China 2018.

Aviation Industry Corp of China (AVIC), China's largest aerospace manufacturer, made the announcement on Sept 10.

Airshow China, or the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition, is the only international aerospace trade show in the country. Held biennially, it returns to host city Zhuhai from Nov 6 to 11 at the Zhuhai Airshow Center in Jinwan District.

AG600, the largest amphibian aircraft in the world, made its ground-based public debut at Airshow China two years ago, and its appearance this year will be a welcome return, even though it is still undergoing on-water testing.

Large-type passenger C919 [Xinhua News Agency]​

The second appearance of the China-made stealth fighter, J-20, is also slated, as is that of J-30, a fourth-generation jet fighter developed by Shenyang Aircraft Corp.

In addition, more than 40 of AVIC's 140 exhibits will debut state-of-the-art technologies and products. Any models that can be disclosed will be part of the show, according to a senior AVIC publicity official.

The airshow demonstrates the strength of China's aviation industry and ability to independently develop advanced aviation equipment.

AVIC’s exhibition is titled Going Global. It will be divided into two, one featuring business expansion along the Belt & Road and the other highlighting aircraft types sought by overseas market after successful international cooperation.

The group is looking forward to joining in the big aviation "party" again, hoping to expand business ties, meet industry leaders, and discuss technology trends. It hopes to benefit from Zhuhai's improved service guarantees that provide an increasingly better environment for a thriving aviation industry, claimed an executive.

AVIC J-20 stealth fighter

Y-20 heavy transport aircraft [Photos provided by AVIC]

Homegrown AG600 on first flight in Zhuhai on Dec 24, 2017 [File Photo]​

 

[Deino]

...
The second appearance of the China-made stealth fighter, J-20, is also slated, as is that of J-30, a fourth-generation jet fighter developed by Shenyang Aircraft Corp.
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A typo??? Or since when is the FC-31 the J-30??

 

[JSCh]

A typo??? Or since when is the FC-31 the J-30??

Yes, most likely a typo. J-31 is a term used by forum and media from the beginning and it somehow stuck.

 

[Deino]

Yes, most likely a typo. J-31 is a term used by forum and media from the beginning and it somehow stuck.

Thanks ... but I hope they will not only show a mock up or once again V1 only. My hope is for the V2 prototype finally with a decent colour scheme.

 

[Akasa]

Thanks ... but I hope they will not only show a mock up or once again V1 only. My hope is for the V2 prototype finally with a decent colour scheme.

Best case scenario would be flight demonstration of the painted V2.0, followed by an AVIC announcement that the PLAAF has purchased it.

 

[Deino]

Best case scenario would be flight demonstration of the painted V2.0, followed by an AVIC announcement that the PLAAF has purchased it.

AMEN

 

[LKJ86]

 

[khanasifm]

Yes, most likely a typo. J-31 is a term used by forum and media from the beginning and it somehow stuck.

Mostly export naming is fc-xx while equivalent for plaaf or plaan is j-xx does this mean they are buying it or bought it ??

 

[JSCh]

Mostly export naming is fc-xx while equivalent for plaaf or plaan is j-xx does this mean they are buying it or bought it ??

No it doesn't. Because when the plane's photo was first leaked on the internet, the name J-31 is used by military fans and later by media, it is not official. The only name so far that China officially used is FC-31.

 

[Deino]

Any other news or rumours on what will appear ?

 

[LKJ86]

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Maybe, J-20 and FC-31 would be on static display.

 

[lcloo]

Any other news or rumours on what will appear ?

As per post #40 written in Chinese, three of the "20"s , i.e. Y-20 transport, J-20 fighter jet, Z-20 helicopter will appear, and a rumour on possibility of a display model for H-20 bomber. Then there is FC-31 and some new UAVs.