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ZHOU Lei

Volkswagen Group China

Chief UAM Engineer

ZHOU Lei

Volkswagen Group China

Chief UAM Engineer

Graduated from Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (BeiHang University), and previously worked at COMAC, Lei was responsible for the design, development, and testing of the C919 composite wing project. He also served CR929 as the engineering manager, responsible for wing design and development. Joined Volkswagen Group China in 2020, as Chief UAM Engineer of V.MO, Lei led the general design, manufacturing integration, and testing of the prototypes. Zhou Lei has over ten years of experience in the development of civil aircraft and innova tive air vehicle, with rich expertise in general design, performance analysis, composite material design, and system integration of UAM. Being a CAAC authorized Designated Engineering Representative (DER), Lei has insightful understanding of the civil aircraft airworthiness certification. During his career, Zhou Lei also initiated an electric aircraft startup as the chief engineer.

ZHANG Jianye

Leonardo Helicopters

Head of China Region

ZHANG Jianye

Leonardo Helicopters

Head of China Region

Mr. Jianye Zhang is the Head of Region China for Leonardo Helicopters. He joined Finmeccanica (now Leonardo) in 2007 as a Corporate Management Trainee and was assigned to Leonardo Helicopters Division in 2008 and now has more than 10 years of experience in the rotorcraft industry. In 2010 to 2012, He served as the R&D Program Manager and System Engineer. Since his appointment in the Asia Pacific Sales division in 2013, Mr. Zhang has led major sales and marketing campaigns, bringing in large amount of orders up to date and successfully delivered over seventy helicopters in China. Mr. Zhang holds a Master of Science degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics from MIT, and graduated SUMMA CUM LAUDE with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from University of Michigan.

ZHANG Chen

Thales Aerospace

Director, Key Account Management & Business Development, Flight Avionics & Electrical systems

ZHANG Chen

Thales Aerospace

Director, Key Account Management & Business Development, Flight Avionics & Electrical systems

ZHANG Chen is in charge of business development for Thales in China. He is leading the definition and the implementation of the business development strategy of Thales for Aerospace Business domain in the region. He is particularly focusing on CS/CCAR Part 25/27/29 avionics, electrical, and flight controls solutions. ZHANG Chen is bringing to Thales around twenty years of experience in aeronautical engineering, program management, business development and sales. He has held key account management positions in these fields for aerospace related business lines of Thales and is deeply involved in multiple International & Chinese air transport aircraft and UAM programs. ZHANG Chen has BE degree in E&E and MS degree in Aeronautical Engineering.

ZHANG Chi

COMAC

Expert, BATRI

ZHANG Chi

COMAC

Expert, BATRI

Zhang Chi, Ph.D. graduate student of Innovation Leading Engineering of Tsinghua University and currently an expert of Beijing Civil Aircraft Technology Research Institute（BATRI） of COMAC. He has been engaged in aircraft general design and model-based system engineering (MBSE) application research for a long time. He has partici pated in the demonstration of next generation regional airliner, long-distance wide-body airliner and the aircraft management of C919. Head of R&D project of "LingQue" series technical flight demonstrator. Main social part-time members of Chinese Youth Science and Technology Workers Association, members of Beijing Youth Federation, vice chairman of Changping Youth Federation. The main honors include the torch bearer of Beijing Winter Olympic Games in 2022, the most beautiful scientific and technical worker in Beijing in 2022, the member of National Youth Civilization, the person of Beijing Science and Technology Festival, the top ten young talents of COMAC, the collective leader of Shanghai May-4th Medal, the winner of 2050 Youth Award and the Science and Technology Innovation Award for COMAC.

Jinsong ZHENG

Aviage Systems

Vice President – Engineering

Jinsong ZHENG

Aviage Systems

Vice President – Engineering

Jinsong joined AVIAGE SYSTEMS in 2013, and is the current Vice-President of Engineering. During his time in AVIAGE SYSTEMS, Jinsong has taken a range of leadership positions in the C919 program execution, next generation avionics product development and C929 pursuit. Prior to joining AVIAGE SYSTEMS, Jinsong worked on engine controls (FADEC) for a number of programs including B787, A380, A350, and A400M. Jinsong obtained both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Computer & Communication Systems Engineering from the University of Birmingham. He is a Fellow of the UK Royal Aeronautical Society (FRAeS), Engineering Council registered Chartered Engineer (CEng), and a member of UK Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

Yiru Zhang

Cirium Ascend Consultancy

Valuations Analyst

Yiru Zhang

Cirium Ascend Consultancy

Valuations Analyst

Yiru is based in Cirium Ascend’s New York office. Yiru has recently completed her American Society of Appraisers (ASA) certification. She is primarily involved with commercial aircraft, business aircraft, engine and AAM valuations, and is responsible for desktop valuations, market analysis and market commentaries. Before joining Cirium in 2021, Yiru completed her Bachelor’s in Aviation Supply Chain Management in both Civil Aviation University of China and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and Master’s in Aviation Finance from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. She also holds an aviation finance and leasing certification under the ISTAT University program.

Daniel ZHOU

Alton Aviation Consultancy

Senior Associate

Daniel ZHOU

Alton Aviation Consultancy

Senior Associate

Based in Alton’s Singapore office, Daniel Zhou has strong market analysis skills and leverages them to inform clients in the aviation value chain with valuable strategic decisions. During his time with Alton, Daniel has had abundant experience in market assessment, traffic forecasting, and due diligence works for both commercial and business aviation clients in North America, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and APAC regions. He is also active in AAM-related advisory work and is a key member of Alton’s AAM practice. Prior to joining Alton, Daniel worked at PwC Hong Kong office’s strategic advisory and financial due diligence department. Daniel earned his Master of Science degree from Columbia University and Bachelor of Arts from Gettysburg College, both of which he graduated with honors; Daniel is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

Zhigang ZHENG

China Academy of Civil Aviation Science and Technology

Director of the General Operating Standards room

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Zhigang ZHENG

China Academy of Civil Aviation Science and Technology

Director of the General Operating Standards room

ZHENG has been engaged in policy research and scientific research innovation related to flight standards, and participated in the preparation of relevant regulations and industry standards, including Safety Management Rules for Civil Unmanned Aircraft Operation, UAV Fence and Technical Requirements for Flight Data Certification of Civil Unmanned Aircraft Based on Blockchain, experts of Joint Working Group of UAV Operation Safety Assessment of Civil Aviation Administration, consulting experts of AAM Group and members of JARUS OOP Group; technical director of Civil Unmanned Aircraft Inspection Center, Class CNAS A inspection institution.

Rigang Zhang

Shanghai Eastern Airlines Shenhong Equity Investment Fund Management Company

General Manager

Rigang Zhang

Shanghai Eastern Airlines Shenhong Equity Investment Fund Management Company

General Manager

Zhang Rigang, General manager of China Eastern Airlines Shenhong, master candidate. He has more than 20 years of working experience in finance, securities investment, equity investment and fund management. He used to be the investment director of CEAIR Investment, Director of CEair Annuity Management Office, head of Asset Management Department of CEAIR Financial Holding, Deputy general manager of CEair International Holdings (Hong Kong) Company, head of finance and head of capital application of Cathay Life Insurance Company, etc. Past equity investment cases: Air Travel, Huamo Technology, Xinlian Technology, COSCO Logistics supply chain, Heyang Intelligence, Habo Court, Open Space Internet, COSCO Maritime Control, Changlian Logistics, Qunar, China Eastern Logistics, Land Insurance, Air France-KLM, etc.

Shuguang ZHANG

Beihang University

Professor, Doctoral Supervisor, School of Transportation Science and Engineering

Shuguang ZHANG

Beihang University

Professor, Doctoral Supervisor, School of Transportation Science and Engineering

Professor Zhang got a guest professorship in Technical University of Munich, Germanyfrom 2018 to 2020. Member of the Flight Mechanics Committee of the Chinese Academy of Aeronautics; Editorial Board member of the Journal of Flight Mechanics; Member of the Aviation Transportation Subcommittee of the Teaching Steering Committee of the Ministry of Education. She has been engaged in the research of vehicle application engineering and aircraft airworthiness technology for a long time,and trained the first domestic PhDs in the airworthiness field.