Nearly $40 billion in deals at China air show

The organizers today, November 17, released the figures achieved from the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, which took place for 6 days in Zhuhai city, Guangdong province.

About 285.6 billion yuan ($39.7 billion) worth of contracts were signed at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, which ended today, November 17. These contracts involved 1,195 aircraft of various models, Xinhua news agency cited figures from the organizing committee.

Visitors watch Chinese air force aircraft perform at the China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai on November 14.

The organizers added that 1,022 companies from 47 countries and regions participated in the event, with 261 aircraft and 248 types of equipment on display. In addition, 247 activities were held, including conferences, signing ceremonies and business negotiations.

Some of the highlights at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition include the J-35A stealth fighter, the J-15T fighter and the HQ-19 surface-to-air missile system.

Modern fighter jets and UAVs show off their skills at China's Zhuhai Airshow

The J-35A is a variant of the J-35, a stealth aircraft that China is developing for use on aircraft carriers. There is currently little information about the performance or capabilities of the J-35A, although it looks similar to the F-35 of the US defense corporation Lockheed Martin, according to Reuters.

Other highlights at the exhibition include drones and drone ships, as well as flying cars and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

The 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition attracted nearly 590,000 spectators. In addition, about 4,500 reporters from more than 400 media organizations covered the event, according to Xinhua.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/gan-40-ti-usd-cho-cac-thuong-vu-tai-trien-lam-hang-khong-o-trung-quoc-185241117202908192.htm