On May 31, sponsored by China Aviation Association, the Annual Conference of Chinese Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics 2011 was held in SAU. Academicians and experts on aviation industry, air force, commercial aircraft and civil aviation, as well as aviation science and technology technicians from national aviation enterprises, teachers and students of SAU, about 900 people, attended the conference.

Professor Wang Wei, Chairman of University Board delivered opening speech. 8 experts made reports to the conference. They put forward their views and ideas to the development and innovation of Chinese aviation industry from different aspects on their professional fields.

It was a successful meeting that provided latest information to the science and technology technicians, enhanced exchange and communication, encouraged innovation, which was an acceleration to the development of Chinese aviation industry.