The “AI in Green Aviation Transformation” parallel forum of the 2nd International Conference on Green Aviation (ICGA2024) was held in Chengdu, Sichuan, on November 6-7, 2024. This forum is hosted by Chinese Aeronautical Establishment and focused on how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of green aviation.

The opening speech was delivered by Minister Chengguang XING, Chair of the Forum and from Chinese Aeronautical Establishment (CAE), and the welcome address was given by Professor Raafat Saade, Founding Member of IAGA and Professor at Beijing Institute of Technology. The forum was moderated by Dr. Ziliang Du from CAE.

Green aviation is seen as an essential requirement for the sustainable development of the aviation industry, marking a key direction in the new wave of aerospace technology revolution and industrial transformation. It is also a critical strategy for enhancing future competitiveness in the aviation sector. Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have been widely applied in the aviation field, particularly in areas requiring high precision, reliability, and safety. This deep integration of AI with green aviation is expected to accelerate the development of new capabilities in civil aviation, providing fresh momentum for the high-quality development of the green aviation industry.

Experts and scholars, including Professor Hornsen TZOU from the University of Kentucky, Professor Xianchang WANG from Shenyang Aerospace University, Senior Engineer Yonghui LI from the National Supercomputing Center Chengdu, Senior Engineer Haitao ZHU from CAE, Senir Engineer Wensheng PENG from the China Aero Polytechnical Establishment, Senior Engineer Chengpeng GUO from the China Aerodynamics Research Institute, and Researcher Yu YANG from the Aircraft Strength Institute, presented their reports and shared their insights.

Professor Raafat Saade also delivered a special lecture titled " English Paper Publication Capability Building" which provided a detailed introduction to strategies for publishing in international journals, covering topics such as journal selection, citation strategies, paper structure, and the ethics of AI in academic writing.

Additionally, the forum featured a special session with the winning teams of the IAGA Green Aviation Global Case Study Competition. This competition, organized by the China Aeronautical Society in collaboration with IAGA and the U.S. think tank INNOVATANK, aimed to encourage university students to focus on sustainable aviation issues. The winning teams presented their research findings and innovative solutions under the theme of "Artificial Intelligence and the Green Development of Aviation."

Throughout the forum, participants engaged in in-depth discussions and extensive exchanges, exploring the current state and prospects of AI-powered green aviation. These conversations provided valuable insights into advancing AI's role in green aviation innovation. The event enjoyed vibrant discussions, with participants exchanging ideas in a positive and enthusiastic atmosphere, leading to strong feedback.