The 6th Aviation Metrology Testing and Inspection Development Forum has successfully concluded

　　1、 Conference Overview

From July 28 to 29, 2026, the sixth aviation metrology test and inspection development forum was successfully held at Crowne Plaza Hotel on the shore of the Taihu Lake Lake in Suzhou. This forum aims to“Integration, Innovation, and Empowerment - the cornerstone of aviation quality in the digital age”As the theme, more than 40 top technical experts, scholars, and business leaders from the aviation industry, COMAC, AECC, China Flight Test Research Institute, China Aircraft Strength Research Institute, Beijing Great Wall Metrology and Testing Technology Research Institute, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and other top units in the industry were gathered for in-depth exchanges on cutting-edge topics such as digital metrology and testing, intelligent manufacturing, advanced testing technology for aviation engines, equipment testing and verification, eVTOL airworthiness certification, etc. The forum features a keynote speech for the opening ceremony, 5 sub forums on different themes, over 40 keynote speeches, and a small-scale exhibition. More than 300 delegates attended.

　　Opening ceremony and keynote speech

The opening ceremony of the forum was hosted by the Director of the Length Research Department at the Beijing Great Wall Metrology and Testing Technology Research InstituteSun AnbinHost, Chief Technology Officer of the Ninth Research Institute of China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLi LianghaiChairman of the Supervisory Board of Jiangsu Aerospace SocietyXu JianDeliver the opening speech. Subsequently, the Deputy Chief Engineer and Chief Information Officer of COMAC Civil Aircraft Test Flight CenterYang ChunxiaPresented a report titled 'Key Points of Digital Transformation and Upgrading in Flight Testing', Chief Technology Officer of the Ninth Research Institute of China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLi LianghaiReported on "System level Testing and Verification Technology for Large scale Operation of Low altitude Aircraft", Director of Manufacturing Standardization and Quality Technology Department of China Aviation Institute of TechnologyWang JuntaoA report titled "Research and Application of Digital Intelligence Detection and Defect Assessment Technology for Intelligent Manufacturing" was presented, which jointly laid the main tone of "Digital Intelligence Empowered Detection" for the forum.

　　Theme Forum 1: Digital Metrology and Intelligent Manufacturing

This forum focuses on digital inspection and quality control in aviation manufacturing sites. Director of the Length Research Department at Beijing Great Wall Measurement and Testing Technology Research InstituteSun AnBinReported on the construction of a large-scale measurement and testing technology system for aviation equipment; Chief Technician of Aviation Industry GroupJiang ZhenxiOnline inspection and testing for aviation intelligent manufacturingProcess quality controlTechnology was shared; Assistant Chief Engineer of Changhe Aircraft Industry (Group) Co., LtdWang GuangpingCombined with the manufacturing of key components of helicopters, the integration and innovative practice of detection technology are introduced; Professional Chief Engineer of AVIC Southern Industries Co., LtdZheng XuezhuFrom the perspective of aircraft engine manufacturing, the specific application of digital detection technology is elaborated. The four speakers presented the digital path of metrology and testing in the context of intelligent manufacturing from the component level to the whole machine, from general technology to professional scenarios, in multiple dimensions.

　　Theme Forum 2: Advanced Measurement and Testing Technology for Aircraft Engines

This forum focuses on exploring the forefront of metrology and testing in the field of aircraft engines. The forum host is the Deputy Director of the Damage Detection and Structural Maintenance Technology Research Office at the China Aircraft Strength Research InstituteYang Pengfei.Deputy Chief Engineer of Beijing Great Wall Metrology and Testing Technology Research Institute of Aviation Industry and General Manager of AVIC Great Wall Metrology and Testing (Tianjin) Co., LtdL ü GuoyiShared the exploration and practice of the Aviation Smart Metrology Laboratory; Director of Measurement Products, Tianzhun Technology Co., LtdWang ZhiweiIntroduced the application of coordinate measurement technology in the aviation industry; Deputy Director of Testing and Physical and Chemical Metrology Department of AVIC Commercial Aero Engine Co., LtdLi HongmeiReported on intelligent detection technology for civil aviation engines; Carl Zeiss (Shanghai) Management Co., Ltd. Product Application Expansion ExpertTanghuyangDiscuss solutions for empowering two machine blades through precision measurement; Chief Designer of the High altitude Simulation Key Laboratory at AVIC Sichuan Gas Turbine Research InstituteZhang ZhihongReported high-precision testing and calibration technology for global air flow of aircraft engines; Director of the Measurement Department at the Measurement and Testing Center of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (AVIC) Zhongtian Machinery Co., LtdZhang ZhihuaFocus on the application of advanced measurement and testing technology for aircraft engine gears. The report covers multiple key aspects such as blades, gears, and flow testing, and involves the construction of a smart laboratory, demonstrating the comprehensive progress of aircraft detection technology from components to systems.

　　Theme Forum 3: Advanced Materials and Structural Non destructive Testing Technology

This forum focuses on new non-destructive testing methods for advanced materials such as composite materials and titanium alloys. Deputy Director of the Damage Detection and Structural Maintenance Technology Research Office at the China Aircraft Strength Research InstituteYang PengfeiKey technologies and prospects for intelligent detection and evaluation of aircraft composite material structures were reported; Engineer at the Composite Materials Technology Center of China Aerospace Manufacturing Technology Research InstituteYang ErjieShare on the multi-mode damage evolution and strength prediction of advanced materials and components for aviation structures; Engineer at the Non Destructive Testing Technology Laboratory of China Aviation Industry Manufacturing Technology Research InstituteZhang ZhiweiReported a titanium alloy argon arc welding seam detection model based on improved YOLOv8; Assistant Researcher at the School of Mechanical and Power Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShen YijunShared the ultrasound 3D C-scan imaging technology of composite reinforced plates under visual guidance; General Manager of Jiangsu Huatian Ruixiang Technology Co., LtdLiu RonghuaIntroduced the full process quality assurance and testing practice of aviation titanium alloy castings driven by high inertia mold shell technology; Senior Engineer, Suzhou Institute of Nanotechnology and Nanobionics, Chinese Academy of SciencesWang MaoThe application of terahertz imaging technology in non-destructive testing of aerospace composite materials and the research progress of key components were reported. The parallel development of multiple technological routes reflects the diversified development trend of advanced material detection from traditional ultrasound to new terahertz, from manual interpretation to intelligent recognition.

　　Theme Forum 4: Testing and Experimental Verification Technology for Aviation Equipment in the Era of Digital Intelligence

This forum focuses on equipment testing and verification environment and testability design. The forum host is the director of the Flight Measurement and Control Innovation Laboratory at the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and AstronauticsGu YunsongChina Aircraft Strength Research InstituteLi BinReported on the research of precise simulation and testing technology for aircraft snow landing environment; Professional Chief Engineer of Test Engineering Department, Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) Shanghai Aircraft Flight Test Engineering Co., LtdXu DunIntroduced the theory and engineering practice of testability design for civil aircraft; Director of Maintenance and Testing Department of Comprehensive Support Department of China Helicopter Design and Research InstituteZeng JunhuaShared practical experience in helicopter testing engineering; Director of Flight Measurement and Control Innovation Laboratory, School of Aeronautics, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and AstronauticsGu YunsongIntroduced the aerodynamic testing and flight verification of a fully fluid flow rudderless aircraft using passive fluid thrust vectoring technology; Director of the Research Office of China Aerospace Industry Aerodynamics Research InstituteWang MengShare complex and extreme flow field measurement techniques and their applications in aviation equipment testing; Chief Reliability Engineer of AVIC Civil Aircraft Onboard System Engineering Center Co., LtdGuo YuShared the path and practice of data-driven and collaborative breakthroughs in improving the reliability of civil aircraft onboard systems and equipment; Associate Researcher at Hangzhou International Innovation Research Institute, Beihang UniversityPopulus euphraticaReported on the intelligent operation and maintenance support system for aviation equipment: from "intelligent island" to "system linkage". The content covers environmental simulation, design source, engineering practice, and system construction, forming a full chain testing and verification communication from design to testing.

　　Theme Forum 5: eVTOL Airworthiness Verification and Testing Technology

This forum closely follows the hot topics of low altitude economy, focusing on the airworthiness certification and testing verification of new aircraft such as eVTOL. The forum is hosted by the Political Research Office of the Low altitude Economy Department of the Ninth Academy of Aerospace Science and Technology, and is a researcher on political situation standardsLiu Haijing.General Manager of Airports at China Flight Test and Research InstituteRen XiaoBinReported on the construction and industrialization development of a distributed intelligent testing and grading identification system; Chief Engineer of Tianjin Shangfei Aviation Technology Co., LtdSun FengqinReport on the eVTOL airworthiness certification path under the new regulatory system; Deputy Chief Engineer of Electrical Engineering at Zero Gravity Aviation Hefei CompanyLi KaiReported on eVTOL lightning and HIRF protection design and airworthiness verification; Product Testing Director of Funeng Technology (Ganzhou) Co., LtdWu QiangReported on the multidimensional uncertainty challenge of aviation grade batteries and the airworthiness breakthrough path of Funeng Technology; Project Manager of Model Office of Era Feiteng Technology Co., LtdJin YiIntroduced the practice of airworthiness review for large unmanned aerial vehicles; Chief Scientist of Hangzhou Zongheng Communication Co., Ltd. and General Manager of Shanghai Shiwei Intelligent Technology Co., LtdShi WeiShared the exploration and prospects of eVTOL autonomous flight technology; Associate Researcher at China Academy of Automotive Sciences (Chongqing) Robot Inspection Technology Co., LtdSong BohaoReported the design validation test of eVTOL plateau freezing rain environment; Director of Policy Research, Low altitude Economy Department, Aerospace Ninth AcademyLi HaifengWe shared system level testing and verification techniques for large-scale operation of low altitude aircraft. Each report responds to key technical and policy challenges in eVTOL airworthiness certification from different perspectives.

　　Exhibition Display

During the forum, there was a small exhibition area where companies such as TZTEK, Carl Zeiss, and Leisi Instruments showcased their latest measurement and testing equipment and software platforms. Attendees conducted on-site observations and technical exchanges during the tea break.

The forum has come to an end

This forum has set up specialized forums covering aviation manufacturing, engines, new materials, equipment testing, and low altitude aircraft. The attendees shared cutting-edge technologies and engineering experiences in the field of metrology, testing, and inspection based on their respective research practices. The forum provides a good communication platform for industry colleagues and further promotes the integrated development and innovative application of aviation metrology and testing technology.

　　Special thanks to the following units for their strong support of this event: