A new exhibition hall dedicated to the ‘Two Airlines Incident’ officially opened its doors in Tianjin on Sunday, offering a profound exploration of a pivotal moment in China’s civil aviation history. The event drew approximately 180 distinguished guests, including representatives from the Civil Aviation Administration of China, the Tianjin municipal government, Hong Kong patriotic education groups, and the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department, among others. The ceremony featured a historical short film recounting the 1949 ‘Two Airlines Uprising,’ during which staff from the China National Aviation Corporation and Central Air Transport Corporation flew 12 aircraft from Hong Kong to Tianjin and Beijing, marking a significant act of patriotism. Descendants of participants donated rare artifacts, while two surviving veterans, Wang Huide and Ding Yukang, shared their firsthand experiences. The exhibition hall, constructed and funded by China National Aviation Holding Corporation Ltd., is located at the former Zhangguizhuang Airport site. It showcases the uprising’s history through detailed accounts, scale models of domestically produced aircraft like the C909 and C919, and a C919 simulator. The venue also serves as a memorial to the establishment of civil aviation in the early years of the People’s Republic, highlighting the sector’s evolution and achievements. Designed as a platform for patriotic education and civil aviation knowledge dissemination, the hall is open to the public, offering free access for schools, universities, and community groups. The renovation of the old terminal building, which dates back to the early 1950s, integrates local historical education resources with the uprising’s narrative. Chen Shaozeng, vice-chairman of the Hong Kong two airlines association and son of a pilot who participated in the uprising, emphasized the event’s enduring legacy, stating, ‘The patriotic deeds of our parents will always inspire people in civil aviation.’ The exhibition hall is poised to become a key destination for public education, industry research, and historical study, honoring the achievements of China’s early civil aviation pioneers and inspiring future generations.