Free and open to the public, the exhibition offers a window into China's accelerating progress in aviation innovation and industrial capability.

A major highlight is the presence of organizations responsible for aviation safety and certification. At the booth of the CAAC Airworthiness Certification Center, visitors got a rare look into the behind-the-scenes work that ensures aircraft safety.

"Airworthiness certification is the first line of defense for aviation safety," said Hou Xiaoyu, deputy director of the center's system certification department.