CATA Air Logistics Forum Focuses on AI-Driven High-Quality Development
On September 18, the 3rd Air Logistics Development Forum, a core event of the 4th CATA Aviation Conference, was held at the China National Convention Center in Beijing under the theme 'AI-Driven High-Quality Development of Air Logistics.' The forum brought together industry regulators, airlines, airports, research institutes and technology companies to discuss AI applications and trends in air logistics. Wang Man, Assistant to the CATA Chairman, proposed balancing safety and intelligence, collaborative chain upgrading, and open global expansion. Wang Weijun, Deputy Director-General of the CAAC Transport Department, said the regulator will continue advancing cost reduction and quality improv…
Impact and considerations
CAAC signaled continued policy support for cost reduction, cargo transshipment pilots and digital-intelligent transformation in air logistics. AI adoption is moving from exploration toward policy-guided scale-up, making regulatory direction and industry standards key for companies in the sector.
Key points
- The forum was held on September 18 at the China National Convention Center in Beijing under the theme 'AI-Driven High-Quality Development of Air Logistics,' as a core forum of the 4th CATA Aviation Conference.
- Wang Man, Assistant to the CATA Chairman, proposed balancing safety and intelligence, collaborative chain upgrading, and open global expansion, using AI to strengthen safety, upgrade the chain and support global layout.
- Wang Weijun, Deputy Director-General of the CAAC Transport Department, said CAAC will continue advancing cost reduction and quality improvement in air logistics, guide air cargo transshipment capability pilots, and promote informatization.
- The forum released the 2026 China Air Transport Development (Air Logistics Volume) and a report on AI applications in air logistics.
- Representatives from China Postal Airlines, Zhongyu Aviation Group, Hubei International Logistics Airport, Alibaba, and the Second Research Institute of CAAC shared practices in cargo operations, smart airports, smart logistics platforms and intelligent equipment.
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- Primary source
- 中国航空运输协会
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- First source publication
- 21 Sept 2026, 08:00
- Page published
- 22 Sept 2026, 18:06
- Last updated
- 21 Sept 2026, 08:00
- Original links
- CATA：人工智能驱动航空物流高质量发展 | 第四届中国航协（CATA）航空大会第三届航空物流发展论坛在京举行 (opens in a new tab)Primary source · zh · Published 21 Sept 2026, 08:00