
Chengdu, China, April 30, 2025 — AVIAGE SYSTEMS, a global leader in avionics technology, announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, AvioNova (Chengdu) Technology Co., Ltd., has officially moved into its new office in Chengdu. The inauguration marks a comprehensive upgrade of the company’s R&D and service capabilities in the low-altitude economy sector, reinforcing its strategic commitment to advancing the low-altitude economy and the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) market. The milestone was celebrated by AVIAGE SYSTEMS’ leadership and all employees of AvioNova.
Located in Chengdu Hi-Tech Zone, the new office features smart workspaces and cutting-edge experimental facilities.
George Chang’s speech, President and CEO of AVIAGE SYSTEMS
“Chengdu is not only a hub for innovation in western China but will also serve as AVIAGE SYSTEMS’ core engine for technological advancements in the low-altitude economy. This subsidiary is pivotal to our mission of driving the thriving development of this sector,” emphasized George Chang, President and CEO of AVIAGE SYSTEMS, during his speech. “Moving forward, we will focus on innovating avionics and flight control systems for low-altitude aircrafts. Leveraging AVIAGE’s strengths in technology, talent, experience, and funding, we aim to accelerate our AAM customers’ R&D progress, mitigate certification risks, and expedite their path to commercial success.”
AVIAGE SYSTEMS leadership Ribbon-Cutting for the new office
(From left to right: Jakkie Mao, Marketing Director; Leo Liao, CFO; James Liu, VP of Product Management; George Chang, President & CEO; Michael Meng, GM of AvioNova; Jinsong Zheng, VP of Engineering; Peter Li, HR Director)
Eye-dotting by George and Michael
Leadership team send gift for AvioNova employees
A highlight of the ceremony was the traditional lion dance “eye-dotting” ritual performed by President George and GM Michael, symbolizing “wisdom igniting a new journey.” The leadership team then led a parade through the office with the lion dance troupe, distributing gifts to employees—a gesture embodying the company’s culture of “people-centric innovation and collective progress.”
Leading Technology: AvioNova Series Products Powers the Future of Low-Altitude Economy
AVIAGE SYSTEMS’ AvioNova product line, tailored for emerging low-altitude aircraft in scenarios like passenger transport and regional logistics, delivers compact, lightweight, agile, and reliable avionics and flight control solutions. These systems act as the “brain and central nervous system” of next-gen aircraft, making flight safer, simpler, and smarter. The AvioNova series has already secured partnerships with multiple domestic eVTOL manufacturers, supporting product development and airworthiness certification for various eVTOL models.
Michael Meng’s speech, GM of AvioNova
“From Chengdu, we will build an open, collaborative AAM avionics ecosystem centered on the AvioNova series,” stated Michael Meng, General Manager of AvioNova. “Our expansion is not just about physical space—it’s an elevation of innovation capabilities and strategic resolve. We are accelerating the shift of urban air mobility from conceptual exploration to large-scale commercialization, providing China’s low-altitude economy with intelligent, efficient avionics solutions.”
AvioNova Chengdu Office Address:
Room 705, 7th Floor, Unit 1, Building 1, Intellectual Property Financial Tower, No. 20 Jitai Road, Hi-Tech Zone, Chengdu, China
AVIAGE SYSTEMS is a 50/50 joint venture between General Electric Company (GE) and Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) .
Building on a historic partnership between two world-leading aerospace companies, AVIAGE SYSTEMS aims to elevate the future of flight by unleashing our world-class talent, cutting-edge innovation and powerful partnerships.