Empowered by Experimentation, Safeguarded by Testing, Sustained by Safety! The 3rd Civil Aircraft Industry Test and Evaluation Conference 2026 will convene in Shanghai in November.

Large‑size commercial aircraft serve as a key indicator of a country’s scientific‑technological capability, industrial competence and comprehensive national strength. With the serial delivery and dual‑line capacity ramp‑up of the C919 large passenger jet, the civil aviation industry is entering a golden era of leap‑forward development, which brings higher requirements for civil aircraft test technology and industrial collaboration.

To tackle core technologies for civil aircraft testing, break industrial‑chain barriers and advance high‑quality civil‑aircraft test development, the 3rd Civil Aircraft Industry Test & Verification Conference 2026, hosted by the Shanghai Society of Aeronautics, will take place in Shanghai on November 11‑12. Centered on the theme “Solid Foundation through Testing, Safeguard via Verification, Security for Long‑range Flight”, the event gathers experts from aviation authorities, airworthiness certification bodies, research institutes, OEMs, test organizations and supply‑chain enterprises. Participants will conduct in‑depth discussions covering airworthiness compliance, digital‑smart testing, structural strength testing, avionics test, environmental qualification test, digital flight validation and reliability design, to share cutting‑edge achievements, interpret updated airworthiness policies and build an integrated industry‑university‑research‑application cooperation platform.

Organizers

Host: Shanghai Society of Aeronautics

Supporters (Invited): Chinese Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics COMAC Shanghai Aircraft Design and Research Institute AVIC Civil Aircraft Avionics System Engineering Center Co., Ltd. China National Aeronautical Radio Electronics Research Institute Aircraft Strength Research Institute of China AVIC Shanghai Aeronautical Measurement‑Control Research Institute Yangtze River Delta Aerospace Society Alliance

Co‑organizer: Special Committee for Civil Aviation Equipment Test, Verification and Evaluation Technology of the Shanghai Society of Aeronautics

Undertaker: Shanghai Shibei Aviation Service Co., Ltd.

Key Topics

Static & structural strength test, component fatigue test for civil aircraft ‑ Aerodynamic performance, power and airborne mechatronic system verification ‑ Avionics & flight‑control system integration and EMC testing ‑ Full‑aircraft comprehensive test, virtual simulation and digital test management ‑ Airworthiness certification, configuration management and flight validation ‑ Full‑lifecycle reliability test, service‑life assessment and fault verification ‑ Multi‑condition environmental adaptability validation

Core Value of the Conference

1. Forward‑looking Technology: Gain insights into cutting‑edge practices including digital twin for C919 flight test, hydrogen‑powered engine test breakthroughs and AI‑driven predictive maintenance.
2. Industrial Matchmaking: Connect upstream‑downstream partners for composite material testing, customized R&D of test equipment and other cooperation.
3. Policy Interpretation: Experts from CAAC airworthiness certification authorities interpret the latest certification standards to mitigate compliance risks and accelerate product commercialization.
4. Cooperation Opportunities: Explore joint R&D, technology licensing and equipment procurement via closed‑door sessions and exhibition showcases.
5. Talent Exchange: Facilitate recruitment of senior test engineers and industrial‑transformation cooperation between institutes and enterprises.

The 3rd Civil Aircraft Industry Test & Verification Conference 2026 warmly invites participants across the whole industrial chain to Shanghai on November 11‑12. Join forces to resolve critical test‑related challenges, underpin aircraft airworthiness safety and drive high‑quality growth of China’s civil aviation industry.