March 31 – April 1, 2026 – The 2026 (10th) Commercial Aero Engine Technology Conference was held in Shanghai. TE Connectivity's Aerospace, Defense & Marine (AD&M) business unit attended the conference, showcasing its connectivity products and system solutions for critical aerospace applications. The focus was on addressing the demands of aviation power systems in high-reliability scenarios, including connectivity, signal transmission, system integration, and adaptability to complex operating conditions.
With long-standing experience serving high-reliability sectors such as aerospace, TE AD&M continues to deepen its expertise in this field. The company persistently delivers lighter, more reliable, and more efficient connectivity solutions, supporting aviation systems in achieving stable performance throughout design, manufacturing, testing, operation, and maintenance. As aviation power technology evolves toward greater efficiency, intelligence, and lightweight design, connectivity technology is advancing from basic component capability to higher levels that support system performance, safety redundancy, and data coordination.
The conference focused on key areas including green and sustainable propulsion technologies, advanced engine design and development, intelligent manufacturing and advanced processes, new materials and lightweight technologies, as well as testing, measurement, and metrology. Addressing these industry hotspots and aviation power-related application needs, TE AD&M highlighted its product and solution capabilities across multiple scenarios.
01 Power & Energy Distribution
In the area of power and energy distribution, TE AD&M showcased connectivity solutions tailored for aviation platforms, enabling safer and more stable power transmission and system management.
02 Flight Control & Avionics System Interconnection
For flight control and avionics system interconnection, the company's products meet the demands of complex systems requiring high data rates, high reliability, and multi-protocol compatibility.
03 Structure & Wiring Harness Architecture
In structure and wiring harness architecture, TE AD&M offers more compact and flexible routing and protection design options, providing greater design flexibility for system integration and maintenance.
Additionally, addressing real-world needs in data transmission, condition monitoring, testing/validation, and complex environment applications, TE AD&M presented high-speed communication interconnects, sensing and test connections, and connectivity solutions for harsh operating conditions. These solutions provide more stable connection support for R&D, manufacturing, testing, and maintenance processes.
Judging from the conference agenda, the industry is currently placing strong emphasis on green propulsion, advanced R&D, intelligent manufacturing, new material applications, and testing/validation capability building. Against this backdrop, the application of connectivity technology is gradually expanding from the individual component level to multiple layers including system integration, manufacturing and testing support, and complex environment applications. Leveraging its extensive experience in aerospace and related fields, TE AD&M is responding to the continuously upgrading technical demands of the aviation power industry through systematic, platform-based connectivity solutions.
During the conference, TE AD&M engaged in in-depth discussions with representatives from OEMs, research institutes, supply chain companies, and industry experts. These discussions focused on connectivity needs in advanced manufacturing, digital R&D, testing and validation, quality traceability, and system upgrades within the aviation power sector. Through its participation in this conference, TE AD&M further demonstrated its technical capabilities in aviation power-related applications and laid a stronger foundation for deeper collaboration with industry partners.
Looking ahead, TE AD&M will continue to leverage its deep accumulation in the aerospace field, focusing on connectivity technology innovation for high-performance, high-reliability, and system-level application scenarios. The company remains committed to driving continuous upgrades in the R&D, manufacturing, and validation of aviation power systems, helping the industry move toward a more efficient, intelligent, and sustainable future.
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