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AIE (AIRCRAFT INTERIORS EXHIBITION) CHINA
AIE (Aircraft Interiors Exhibition) China is a Shanghai trade show focused on aircraft interiors and related commercial aviation supply-chain buyers…
Directory listing reviewed June 2026
About AIE (AIRCRAFT INTERIORS EXHIBITION) CHINA
Overview
AIE (Aircraft Interiors Exhibition) China is a Shanghai trade show focused on aircraft interiors and related commercial aviation supply-chain buyers. The official site currently shows the 2026 edition as having taken place on 2026-06-10 to 2026-06-12 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre, while a newer official announcement dated 2026-06-23 says AIE China 2027 will be held on 2027-07-07 to 2027-07-09 at the same venue, indicating the 2026 date in the user query is now a past edition and the next scheduled edition is 2027.
What to Expect
AIE China is positioned as a professional aircraft interiors purchasing fair for the Asian market, with a focus on products and solutions used inside commercial aircraft cabins. Based on the official event positioning, attendees can expect exhibitors and product categories tied to cabin materials, seating, cabin systems, interior components, and aviation-related procurement discussions. The event is intended to connect manufacturers and buyers in a focused business environment rather than serve as a general aviation expo.
Who Should Attend
This show is best suited to airline procurement and engineering teams, aircraft interior designers, cabin equipment and materials suppliers, aerospace manufacturers, MRO decision-makers, and distributors looking for sourcing and partnership opportunities in the aircraft interiors segment. It is also relevant for international companies seeking access to China’s aviation manufacturing and procurement ecosystem.
Why It Matters
AIE China matters because it is one of the few China-based trade events centered specifically on aircraft interiors, giving suppliers and buyers a focused venue for cabin-related sourcing, specification review, and relationship building. The official site describes it as a professional purchasing fair in the aircraft interiors field, which suggests its value lies in targeted B2B matchmaking rather than broad public attendance. For exhibitors, the show offers visibility in a niche but strategically important segment of aviation, where airlines and aircraft programs depend on long-cycle purchasing decisions across seats, monuments, lighting, materials, panels, and other cabin components. For buyers, it provides a concentrated way to compare vendors and evaluate technologies relevant to passenger comfort, weight reduction, compliance, and cabin modernization. The official pages also show that the event continues to be active, with the 2026 edition completed and a 2027 edition already announced, which is useful for directory users tracking the show’s continuity and planning future participation. This combination of specialization, buyer relevance, and continuity makes AIE China a meaningful reference point for the aircraft interiors market in China and the wider Asian region.
Venue & directions
Shanghai New International Expo Centre
Shanghai, China
Shanghai, China
Frequently Asked Questions
The next officially listed edition is scheduled for 2027-07-07 to 2027-07-09.
The official site lists Shanghai New International Expo Centre in Shanghai, China, as the venue.
The official website does not provide a registration count in the available pages reviewed; attendance registration should be checked on the organizer’s current event page.
The official pages identify Shanghai Society of Aeronautics as the exhibition organizer.
The current official site shows the 2026 edition as completed and a 2027 edition as the next scheduled show.
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