China shows cutting-edge military, civilian aircraft at Paris Air Show

China is showcasing some of its cutting-edge military and civilian aircraft, including the J-20, J-35A and J-10CE fighter jets, as well as the AG600M amphibious firefighting plane, at the ongoing 55th Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport outside the French capital.

The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) is presenting a total of 30 aircraft models spanning eight categories at the weeklong show, which runs from June 16 to 22.

China's new-generation J-35A, a medium-sized multi-role stealth fighter capable of both air superiority and strike missions against ground and maritime targets, is making its international debut.

Also taking center stage is the J-20, a heavy stealth fighter designed primarily for air superiority, and the J-10CE, another fighter jet equipped with China's top-tier long-range air-to-air missile, the PL-15E.

Chinese civilian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including the Wing Loong series and the Xuange helicopter series, are making their first appearance at the air show.

The lineup also includes the Y-20 large transport aircraft, the Z-20 utility helicopter, the Z-10ME attack helicopter, the Xinzhou-60 remote sensing airplane, the GJ-11 reconnaissance stealth attack drone, the AG600M amphibious firefighting plane, and the AC352 mid-sized utility helicopter – which was jointly developed by the AVIC and France-based Airbus.

Inaugurated in 1909, the biennial Paris Air Show is the world's largest in the aerospace sector, embodying excellence, innovation, and international cooperation in the industry.

China first participated in the show in 1987.