The 8th China Aeronautical Science and Technology Conference opened in Baiyun district, Guangzhou, on Dec 9.

As the highest-level and most influential scientific gathering in China's aviation sector, this conference attracted 20 academicians from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering.

The 8th China Aeronautical Science and Technology Conference. [Photo/WeChat account: gz_baiyunfabu]

The conference released a series of major annual achievements, including seven significant scientific questions, five major technological advances, and numerous scientific and technological innovations in aviation for 2025. These releases systematically outlined pathways for cutting-edge exploration and key technological research.

During the opening ceremony, eight academicians shared insights on frontier directions such as aviation propulsion and green aviation. The conference featured 59 thematic events, including the "Advanced Manufacturing Technology Summit" and the "Annual Meeting of Chief Designers for Low-Altitude Aircraft".

Baiyun district is focusing on core sectors like remote sensing, communications, and advanced materials. It has established a 10-billion-yuan ($1.42-billion) industrial fund, partnered with over 40 enterprises, and is advancing several key projects.

Simultaneously, the district is accelerating the development of application scenarios and infrastructure. This includes initiating the construction of a 6-billion-yuan Integrated Air-Space-Ground Intelligent Unmanned System Test Base and deploying a large number of 5G base stations to support data transmission. These efforts are driving the transformation of the aerospace industry blueprint into tangible industrial development.