China eVTOL Update
AutoFlight progresses towards certification, VE25 X1 eVTOL Colloboration, Aerofugia HQ & Manufacturing Base, and more.
Seven-Second Summary
AutoFlight Inches Closer to V2000EM eVTOL Certification
Colloborations: XPeng AeroHT, Volant Aerotech, Aerofugia + Beijing Institute
Asia’s First Single-Pilot eVTOL Introduced
Hebei Unveils Development Plans for Low-Altitude Manufacturing Sector
City to Watch - Chengdu
Company to Watch: BYD and Lucky Harvest
Industry to Watch: Satellites and Communications
AutoFlight Inches Closer to V2000EM eVTOL Certification
Fengfei Aviation Technology, also known as AutoFlight, recently conducted its first comprehensive model review meeting for the V2000EM (Shengshilong) at its Kunshan facility in Jiangsu province, near Shanghai, marking a milestone in the certification process.
Participants included the Aircraft Airworthiness Certification Department of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) Civil Aviation Administration of East China, Civil Aviation Administration of Jiangxi, Civil Aviation Administration of Shandong, Civil Aviation University of China, and the Civil Aviation Management Cadre Academy.
Last month, Fengfei achieved a world’s first after its 2-ton eVTOL aircraft, the V2000CG "Carry All," carried out a charter test flight at Shanghai Pudong International Airport. The test flight is the first of its kind for a ton eVTOL aircraft at a 4F airport. Video: Fengfei Aviation.
Industry Colloborations
Autoliv and XPeng AeroHT Inks Safety Cooperation Deal
Autoliv China, a division of Stockholm-based Autoliv, Inc., and XPENG AEROHT, have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to pioneer safety solutions for future mobility.
Autoliv Inc., specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of protective systems, including airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels. The group caters to major automotive manufacturers worldwide, offering a range of mobility safety solutions such as pedestrian protection, connected safety services, and safety solutions tailored for riders of powered two-wheelers.
Video: Xpeng AeroHT