A large-scale air show is underway in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong.
A wide range of civilian aircraft are on display at Aero Asia 2023 in Zhuhai. More than 250 firms from China and around 20 other countries and regions are participating.
Business jets that are seeing high demand among wealthy individuals and small propeller planes are among the exhibits.
Drones are another big attraction. They can carry out tasks such as deliveries, facility maintenance and rescue operations.
Electric aircraft that take off and land vertically are drawing large crowds. One on display recently received a safety certification from the Chinese government.
The show runs through Sunday. Its organizers are expecting around 40,000 visitors.
Zhuhai has hosted an air show mainly featuring military aircraft on a regular basis. From now on, it plans to alternate the two events on a yearly basis, with the aim of making them Asia's largest exhibitions in the aviation industry.
A wide range of civilian aircraft are on display at Aero Asia 2023 in Zhuhai. More than 250 firms from China and around 20 other countries and regions are participating.
Business jets that are seeing high demand among wealthy individuals and small propeller planes are among the exhibits.
Drones are another big attraction. They can carry out tasks such as deliveries, facility maintenance and rescue operations.
Electric aircraft that take off and land vertically are drawing large crowds. One on display recently received a safety certification from the Chinese government.
The show runs through Sunday. Its organizers are expecting around 40,000 visitors.
Zhuhai has hosted an air show mainly featuring military aircraft on a regular basis. From now on, it plans to alternate the two events on a yearly basis, with the aim of making them Asia's largest exhibitions in the aviation industry.
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Aero Asia 2023 air show in Zhuhai, Guangdong features over 250 exhibitors, including Chinese and international firms. Highlighted displays include business jets, propeller planes, drones for various tasks, electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, and more. The event, open till Sunday,
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20231124_24/
Date: Nov. 24, 2023
Created: 2023/11/24 16:57
Updated: 2025/12/08 21:04
Last Read: 2023/11/24 16:58