On the morning of October 9, the delegation led by Pascal Bidan, Deputy Managing Director of École Supérieure des Techniques Aéronautiques et de Construction Automobile (ESTACA), visited Beihang. Huang Haijun, Vice President of Beihang University, received the delegation at the Conference Center of the New Main Building, accompanied by representatives from the International Division and the Sino-French Engineer School.

Huang Haijun expressed warm welcome to the delegation. He reviewed the previous cooperation achievements of the two sides and hoped that the cooperation in scientific research and joint postgraduate cultivation could be further strengthened.

Biden first showed his gratitude for the hospitality of Beihang. Then, he presented the information about ESTACA in terms of scientific research, university-enterprise cooperation and joint degree programs.

After the meeting, the delegation of ESTACA talked with representatives from the School of Transportation Science and Engineering. Agreement was reached on many issues between the two sides in the meeting.

Representatives of the two sides

Founded in 1925, ESTACA is the only engineering school in France offering high-level education in the fields of aeronautics, automobile, astronautics and railway industry. In 2018, ESTACA joined the Partnership of a European Group of Aeronautics and Space Universities (PEGASUS) network. ESTACA partnered with Beihang University to establish exchange programs in 2001. During the past 17 years, the two sides have enjoyed fruitful rewards through the cooperation in student exchange programs and summer programs.

Reported by Niu Miaozhuo

Photographed by Di Bailu

Edited by Song Chao

Translated by Xiong Ting