Preface

Abstract

Preface The 2026 International Conference on Aerospace Engineering and Aerospace Information (ICAEAI 2026) took place from June 26 to 28, 2026, in Harbin, China, gathering researchers, engineers, and industry professionals whose work advances aerospace technologies and space-based information systems. The conference provided a forum for sharing experimental findings, engineering methodologies, and technological innovations spanning aircraft design, propulsion systems, satellite communications, and remote sensing applications. Sessions addressed the growing complexity of modern aerospace missions, the demand for higher-precision navigation and attitude determination, and the integration of intelligent systems into flight operations. These discussions reflected the field’s trajectory toward more autonomous, data-driven aerospace platforms where engineering rigor and information processing converge. ICAEAI 2026 thus offered a valuable occasion for examining how advances in aerospace engineering and information science are jointly shaping the next generation of space and aviation capabilities. The conference program included several invited talks that enriched its technical scope. Professor Yesheng Zhong of Harbin Institute of Technology presented “Aerospace Thermal Protection Material and Its Application,” addressing material engineering challenges in extreme thermal environments. Professor Lei Hou from Harbin Institute of Technology delivered “A Small Sample Fault Diagnosis Method for Rotating Machinery Based on Improved Diffusion Model,” exploring diagnostic techniques for mechanical systems in aerospace settings. Associate Professor Zhengxian Liu of Harbin Institute of Technology spoke on “Mechanical Behavior and Space Deployable Structure of Smart Composites,” examining structural engineering solutions for space applications. Together with other invited contributors, these presentations demonstrated how experimental research in materials science, mechanical diagnostics, and structural design underpins progress in aerospace engineering. The talks collectively highlighted the importance of physical experimentation and engineering validation in developing reliable aerospace systems. The realization of ICAEAI 2026 owed much to the efforts of many individuals and organizations. We are grateful to the invited speakers for sharing their research insights, the technical program committee for evaluating submissions with care, and the organizing team for coordinating the event logistics. Our thanks also go to the authors and participants whose work and engagement formed the substance of the conference, as well as to the volunteers who assisted throughout. We acknowledge the institutional backing that enabled this gathering and hope the connections made here will continue to foster collaborative advances in aerospace engineering and information science. List of Committee Member is available in this PDF.