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Delegation Visits PolyU to Explore Aerospace Innovation

The Hon Mrs Regina IP, GBM, GBS, JP, Convenor of the Non-official Members of the Executive Council and Founding Chairperson of the New People’s Party, led a delegation to PolyU, including Legislative Council Members The Hon Ms Judy CHAN, MH, JP, and The Hon Adrian Pedro HO. The delegation was received by PolyU President Prof. Jin-Guang TENG and Senior Vice President (Research and Innovation) Prof. Christopher CHAO. The two sides discussed how Hong Kong can leverage its research strengths to advance aerospace technologies and related industries. A longstanding advocate for commercial space and related technology development, Mrs Ip noted that Hong Kong is well positioned to play a greater role in the nation’s space development. As the nation advances its goal of becoming a space power under the 15th Five-Year Plan, Hong Kong has significant potential to develop its space economy. As the only tertiary institution in Hong Kong that has contributed to the success of various national space missions, PolyU actively aligns with national strategies to support the city’s space industry development. The delegation also visited the Research Centre for Deep Space Explorations (RCDSE) to learn more about PolyU’s aerospace research capabilities. Accompanied by Prof. Hongyu YU, Executive Director of the PolyU Aerospace Research Academy (PARA), the delegation was briefed by Prof. Bo WU, Associate Director of PARA and Associate Director of RCDSE, and Ir Prof. Kai-Leung YUNG, Director of RCDSE, on PolyU’s key breakthroughs in national space programmes and deep-space exploration technologies. The delegation also exchanged views with directors of PARA’s research centres and institutes and learned about the latest projects in space health, space governance, space environment, space manufacturing technology, large aircraft, smart aviation and the low-altitude economy. PolyU will continue to leverage its research strengths to help Hong Kong seize national opportunities in aerospace development and explore new frontiers in the space industry. 訪問團到訪理大｜探索航天航空創新發展 行政會議召集人暨新民黨主席Regina Ip 葉劉淑儀女士昨日率團到訪理大，同行嘉賓包括立法會議員陳家珮女士及何敬康先生。理大校長滕錦光教授及高級副校長（研究及創新）趙汝恒教授接待訪問團，雙方探討香港如何憑藉科研優勢，拓展航天、航空科技及相關產業。 葉劉淑儀女士一直積極推動本港商業航天及相關科技發展，認為香港具備條件在國家航天發展中發揮更大作用。隨着國家「十五五」規劃加快建設「航天強國」，香港發展航天經濟潛力龐大。作為香港唯一一所多次參與國家重大航天任務的高等院校，理大一直積極對接國家戰略，為香港航天產業發展奠定堅實基礎。 為實地了解理大的航天科研實力，訪問團專程到訪深空探測研究中心（RCDSE）。在航空航天高等研究院（PARA）執行院長于宏宇教授陪同下，PARA副院長兼RCDSE副主任吳波教授聯同RCDSE主任容啟亮教授，介紹理大歷年參與國家重大航天工程的核心科研突破及深空探測技術。訪問團亦與PARA轄下研究院及研究中心主任深入了解在太空治理、太空健康、太空環境、太空製造技術、大飛機、智能航空及低空經濟等跨領域項目的最新進展。 理大將持續發揮科研優勢，助力香港把握國家航天航空發展機遇，開拓太空產業新賽道。

RILA Strengthens Collaboration Through COMAC Exchange Visit

Prof. ZHU Zi-Qiang visited COMAC on 16 July 2026 for a full-day exchange on research collaboration and future development opportunities. The visit included a presentation, discussion sessions, a special lecture, and technical exchange on electrical and flight-control collaboration. Prof. Zhu (FREng) is Chair Professor of Electrical Machines and Control Systems in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) at PolyU. He was elected to the 2025 Class of Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). An internationally acclaimed scholar and engineering leader, he has made outstanding contributions to electrical engineering research and its practical applications, with over 200 patents and more than 60,000 citations to his academic work. He previously spent 38 years at the University of Sheffield in the UK before joining PolyU in 2025. Prof. Zhu was also appointed as one of RILA’s academic committee members in June 2026, further strengthening the Institute’s academic development and industry-academia collaboration. RILA 透過交流訪問深化產學合作 諸自強教授於2026年7月16日到訪中國商用飛機有限責任公司，就科研合作及未來發展方向進行全天交流。當日行程包括參觀、座談交流、專題講座，以及電氣與飛控專業合作交流 。 諸教授（英國皇家工程院院士）現任香港理工大學電機及電子工程學系電機及控制系統講座教授，更獲選為 2025 年度美國發明家科學院院士, 是享譽國際的學者及工程領袖，長期致力於電機工程科研創新及實際應用，擁有超過200項專利，其學術著作被引用次數逾60,000次。諸教授曾於英國謝菲爾德大學任職38年，並於2025年加入理大。諸教授亦於2026年6月獲委任為RILA學術委員會成員之一，進一步鞏固研究院的學術發展及產學合作。 

RILA transitions under new PolyU Aerospace Research Academy (PARA)

With effect from 1 July 2026, the COMAC–PolyU Research Institute for Large Aircraft (RILA) will be transferred to the newly established PolyU Aerospace Research Academy (PARA) as one of its constituent units.  PARA will serve as a strategic platform to advance the University’s strategic development in aerospace research by strengthening coordination, integration, technology transfer and collaboration with industry, government, and international partners. The Academy will also promote interdisciplinary research and talent development, with the aim of enhancing PolyU’s contribution to aerospace initiatives in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, the nation and globally. Within this broader aerospace ecosystem, RILA will continue to play its role in advancing research on large aircraft and explore opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations.  中國商飛—香港理工大學大飛機研究院正式轉移至香港理工大學航空航天高等研究院 自 2026 年 7 月 1 日起，中國商飛—香港理工大學大飛機研究院（RILA）將轉移至新成立的香港理工大學航空航天高等研究院（PARA）之下，作為其組成研究單位之一。 PARA 將作為策略平台，透過加強協調、整合、技術轉移，以及與業界、政府和國際夥伴的合作，推動理大在航空航天研究方面的策略發展。研究院亦將促進跨學科研究及人才培育，致力提升理大對香港、粵港澳大灣區、國家及全球航空航天發展的貢獻。在這遼闊的航空航天科研體系下，RILA 將繼續推動大飛機相關研究，並探索跨學科合作的機會。

The 2nd Board of Management Meeting of the COMAC-PolyU Research Institute for Large Aircraft Held in Shenzhen

The 2nd Board of Management Meeting of the COMAC–PolyU Research Institute for Large Aircraft was successfully held on 13 June 2026 in Shenzhen. The meeting brought together the leadership group, board members, representatives of the Academic Committee, and members of the Joint Administrative Committee to review the institute’s development and deliberate on the approval of the first batch of research projects under the Innovation Research Fund. At the meeting, appointments of board members were announced and updates on the Academic Committee and Joint Administrative Committee personnel were reported. A key agenda item was the review and approval of the first batch of projects under the Innovation Research Fund of COMAC-PolyU Research Institute for Large Aircraft. The meeting also included progress reports on the institute’s work and the plan for the joint laboratory. It concluded with remarks from board representatives from both sides. Since its establishment, the COMAC–PolyU Research Institute for Large Aircraft has continued to promote collaborative innovation and research cooperation in the field of large aircraft. The successful convening of this meeting, together with the start of the first batch of projects, marks another important step forward in building a high-level research platform, promoting the deep integration of industry, academia, and research, and supporting the national large aircraft strategy. Looking ahead, the institute will continue to leverage the strengths of COMAC and PolyU, bring together innovative talent and resources, and accelerate the application of research outcomes, making greater contributions to the high-quality development of China’s large aircraft. 中國商飛－香港理工大學大飛機研究院第二次理事會會議在深圳順利舉行 2026年6月13日，中國商飛－香港理工大學大飛機研究院第二次理事會會議在深圳順利舉行。會議匯聚研究院相關領導、理事會成員、學術委員會代表及科研團隊成員，圍繞研究院發展及首批創新研究基金項目立項事宜進行審議與交流。 會上，宣讀了理事會成員任命文件，及通報了學術委員會及研究院人員調整情況。會議重點審議中國商飛－香港理工大學大飛機研究院創新研究基金首批項目立項事宜，聽取了研究院工作進展報告及聯合實驗室建設方案報告。隨後，理事代表、學術委員會代表先後發言，研究院理事長及領導小組組長作總結講話。 中國商飛－香港理工大學大飛機研究院自成立以來，持續推動雙方在大飛機領域的協同創新與科研合作。此次本次會議的順利召開，以及首批項目將正式啟動，標誌著研究院在建設高水平科研平台、促進產學研深度融合及服務國家大飛機戰略方面邁出新的一步。未來，研究院將繼續發揮中國商飛與香港理工大學的各自優勢，凝聚創新力量，推動科研成果落地應用，為大飛機事業高質量發展作出更大貢獻。  

PolyU RILA Delegation Visits Universidad Politécnica de Madrid to Advance Collaboration in Aeronautical Engineering

On 29 May 2026, a delegation from the Research Institute for Large Aircraft (RILA) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University visited the School of Aeronautical and Space Engineering at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), Spain, to further strengthen collaboration in aeronautical engineering education and research. During the visit, representatives from RILA and UPM held meetings on student and faculty mobility, the development of academic programmes and discipline-specific strengths, as well as opportunities for knowledge exchange and joint innovation, with the aim of identifying concrete modes of cooperation that support talent development, academic research and industry‑engaged initiatives. A university-level Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between PolyU and UPM was also discussed as a framework for future collaboration in engineering education, research, and student exchange. The RILA delegation met with UPM’s leadership and academic staff to present PolyU’s research agenda, educational characteristics and international collaborations in large aircraft and aerospace‑related fields, while gaining a deeper understanding of UPM’s experience and strengths as a leading European institution in aeronautical engineering. Through face‑to‑face discussions and campus visits, the two institutions seek to lay the groundwork for collaboration in areas such as student exchanges, co‑supervision of research students, joint research projects and knowledge transfer activities, and to explore the feasibility of establishing long‑term, structured partnership frameworks. The visit enables RILA to further expand its global collaboration network, strengthen ties with top aerospace institutions in Europe and create new cross‑regional opportunities for research and talent development in large aircraft and advanced manufacturing technologies, thereby enhancing the Institute’s international profile in the aerospace community. 香港理工大學大飛機研究院代表訪問馬德里理工大學 推動航空工程教育與科研合作 2026年5月29日，香港理工大學大飛機研究院（RILA）代表團到訪西班牙馬德里理工大學（Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, UPM）航空與太空工程學院，圍繞航空工程相關的教育及科研合作展開深入交流。訪問期間，雙方就學生與教師交流與互訪安排、課程與學術發展方向，以及知識交流和聯合創新計劃等議題進行會談，探討未來在人才培養、學術研究及產學合作方面的具體合作模式。同時，雙方亦就理大與馬德里理工大學之間擬議簽署的大學層面合作備忘錄（MoU）進行討論，並將其視為日後在工程教育、科研合作及學生交流等方面推進合作的框架。 RILA 代表團與 UPM 的管理層及學術人員會面，介紹理大在大飛機及航空航天領域的研究布局、教學特色與國際合作經驗，同時了解 UPM 作為歐洲知名航空工程學府，在課程設計、科研平台及與業界合作等方面的優勢。透過面對面的討論與校園參訪，雙方期望為學生交換、研究生聯合指導、共同開展科研項目及推動知識轉移等合作奠定基礎，並探索建立長期、制度化合作機制的可行性。 是次到訪有助進一步拓展國際合作網絡，強化與歐洲頂尖航空航天院校的聯繫，為大飛機及相關高端製造技術的研究與人才培養創造更多跨地域合作機會，從而提升大飛機研究院在國際航空航天領域的影響力。

PolyU RILA Delegation Visits Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics

On 14 May 2026, Prof. Chih‑Yung WEN, Director of the COMAC‑PolyU Research Institute for Large Aircraft (RILA), visited the Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, where he met with representatives from the university's Research Institute for Large Aircraft to discuss collaboration in large‑aircraft research. During the visit, Prof. Wen and his delegation toured laboratories in the College of Energy and Power Engineering and the College of Aerospace Engineering. He also delivered an academic presentation on boundary layer transition and transition shock/boundary layer interaction research, while introducing The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the COMAC‑PolyU Research Institute for Large Aircraft. The visit has further strengthened academic ties between The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics in the field of aerospace, and laid a solid foundation for closer collaboration on large aircraft and related frontier technologies. 香港理工大學大飛機研究院代表訪問南京航空航天大學 推動雙方學術交流 2026年5月14日，中國商飛—香港理工大學大飛機研究院（RILA）院長溫志湧教授訪問南京航空航天大學，並與該校大飛機研究院代表就大飛機研究領域的合作進行交流。 訪問期間，溫教授一行參觀了能源與動力學院及航空學院的實驗室，並作專題學術報告，題為「邊界層轉捩及轉捩激波／邊界層干擾研究的最新進展」，同時介紹香港理工大學及中國商飛—香港理工大學大飛機研究院的發展概況。 此次交流進一步加強了香港理工大學與南京航空航天大學在航空航天領域的學術聯繫，並為雙方在大飛機及相關前沿技術研究方面開展更深入合作奠定了良好基礎。  

Delegation Visit from COMAC-NUAA Research Institute for Large Aircraft

On 30 March 2026, a delegation from the COMAC-NUAA Research Institute for Large Aircraft visited The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) for a series of tours, exchanges, and presentations. The delegation toured the Aviation Services Research Centre and the Aviation Engineering Laboratory. Subsequently, a Collaboration Agreement was signed between the COMAC-PolyU Research Institute for Large Aircraft and the COMAC-NUAA Research Institute for Large Aircraft, and was witnessed by Prof. Christopher CHAO, Senior Vice President (Research and Innovation) of PolyU, and Prof. MAO Junkui, Director of the Science and Technology Department at NUAA.   During the meeting that followed, representatives from both institutes presented an overview of their respective developments. Prof. NG Kam Hung (AAE), Dr LV Jiaxin (ISE), and Dr ZENG Quanqing (ISE) delivered presentations on applications for the key projects under the 2025 Innovation Research Fund of COMAC-PolyU Research Institute for Large Aircraft. During the open discussion session, both sides engaged in in-depth exchanges on potential collaborations in talent development, joint project applications, and the establishment of joint laboratories, to leverage complementary strengths and work together to contribute to the national large aircraft strategy. 中國商飛-南京航空航天大學大飛機研究院代表團來訪 2026年3月30日，中國商飛-南京航空航天大學大飛機研究院代表團到訪香港理工大學（理大），進行一系列參觀、交流及彙報活動。代表團先後參觀了航空服務研究中心及航空工程實驗室。隨後，中國商飛—香港理工大學大飛機研究院與中國商飛—南京航空航天大學大飛機研究院簽署合作協議，並由理大高級副校長（科研及創新）趙汝恒教授及南航科學技術研究院院長毛軍逵教授共同見證。會上，兩院代表分別介紹各自發展概況。此外，伍淦鴻教授(航空及民航工程學系)、呂佳欣博士(工業及系統工程學系)及曾泉清博士(工業及系統工程學系)分別就2025中國商飛—香港理工大學大飛機研究院創新研究基金項目申請（重點項目）作了彙報。自由討論環節中，雙方就人才培養、項目聯合申報及聯合實驗室建設等潛在合作領域深入交流，實現優勢互補，共同為國家大飛機戰略貢獻力量。

COMAC-PolyU Research Institute for Large Aircraft holds the second academic committee meeting

The COMAC-PolyU Research Institute for Large Aircraft (RILA) successfully held its second Academic Committee Meeting—the first of 2026—on 10 February 2026 at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Shenzhen Research Institute. Academic Committee Members from COMAC and PolyU gathered to review project proposals under the 2025 Innovation Research Fund of COMAC-PolyU Research Institute for Large Aircraft. A total of 14 project applications were presented, with committee members providing detailed evaluations, comments and scores. Following in-depth discussions, the Committee finalised recommendations on the selected proposals, paving the way for the next phase of collaborative research between COMAC and PolyU to advance large aircraft technologies. 中國商飛－香港理工大學大飛機研究院成功舉辦第二次學術委員會會議 中國商飛－香港理工大學大飛機研究院（RILA）於2026年2月10日在香港理工大學深圳研究院成功舉辦2026年度第一次學術委員會會議（總第二次）。 來自中國商飛公司及香港理工大學的學術委員會委員審議共14個2025中國商飛—香港理工大學大飛機研究院創新研究基金項目申請。委員們對各項目申請進行詳細評審、給予意見及分數。經過深入討論後，委員會對被選出的項目申請作出最終推薦，為雙方後續合作研究奠定基礎，進一步促進大飛機領域技術創新及學術科研深度融合。

2026 NSFC Large Aircraft Basic Research Joint Fund

The National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) has released the 2026 Application Guide for the Large Aircraft Basic Research Joint Fund. The Fund focuses on fundamental theories and key core technologies in the field of large aircraft. The Guide specifies 61 research directions, with a funding period of 4 years and an average funding amount of approximately RMB 2.6 million per project.  For full details, please visit the NSFC website: https://www.nsfc.gov.cn/p1/2931/3971/4001/4074/dfjjcyjlhjj2.html Kindly be reminded that prior university approval is required for all research grant applications. Internal submission is expected to be available via PGMS in due course. 2026年度國家自然科學基金大飛機基礎研究聯合基金申請通知 國家自然科學基金委員會（NSFC）已發布2026年度大飛機基礎研究聯合基金申請指南。該基金以重點支持項目形式資助，聚焦大飛機領域的基礎理論和關鍵核心技術研究。指南共設 61 個研究方向，資助期限為 4 年，平均資助約為每項 260 萬元人民幣。 完整申請指南請參閱 NSFC 官網：https://www.nsfc.gov.cn/p1/2931/3971/4001/4074/dfjjcyjlhjj2.html 備註：所有研究資助申請須事先獲得大學批准，相關流程稍後可通過 PGMS 辦理。

COMAC-PolyU Research Institute for Large Aircraft holds first academic committee meeting

The COMAC-PolyU Research Institute for Large Aircraft (RILA) held its inaugural Academic Committee Meeting at the PolyU Shenzhen Research Institute on 11 November 2025.  The meeting brought together experts from The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC) and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) to review project guidelines and provide strategic guidance for RILA's development. The Committee evaluated multiple research initiatives across three key areas: intelligent design, precision manufacturing, and operation and maintenance. Following comprehensive discussions, the Committee approved several project guidelines to advance innovation in large-aircraft technology. The approved guidelines will be funded based on available resources and strategic priorities. The meeting marks an important step toward strengthening collaboration between COMAC and PolyU and advancing research excellence in China's large aircraft. 中國商飛－香港理工大學大飛機研究院成功召開首次學術委員會會議 中國商飛－香港理工大學大飛機研究院於2025年11月11日在香港理工大學深圳研究院成功召開了首次學術委員會會議。 會議匯聚了來自中國商飛(商飛)及香港理工大學(理大)的專家學者，就研究項目指南進行評審，並為研究院的發展提供戰略指導。學術委員會評審了涵蓋智能設計、精密加工與製造及運行與維護三個方向的多項研究計劃。經過深入討論，委員會批准了多個推動大飛機技術創新的研究項目指南。獲批指南將根據資源配置及戰略優先順序獲得資助。會議標誌著商飛及理大在中國大飛機研究領域的合作邁向新階段。