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At Aero Asia 2025, AVIC unveiled more than 130 general aviation equipment and technology exhibits, presenting its latest achievements across four main areas, including emergency rescue and the low-Altitude economy.
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December 7, 2025 at 6:49 PM
At Aero Asia 2025, AVIC unveiled more than 130 general aviation equipment and technology exhibits, presenting its latest achievements across four main areas, including emergency rescue and the low-Altitude economy.
See: www.chinaevtolnews.com/p/aero-asia-...
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By prioritizing demonstrative partnerships over technical supremacy, EHang is methodically cultivating the international relationships and regulatory familiarity essential for the eVTOL industry’s foundational phase.
EHang Builds Momentum Across Europe and Asia
From Paris to Bangkok, EHang executed a week of diplomacy, demos, and political access that is shaping its global trajectory.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:17 PM
By prioritizing demonstrative partnerships over technical supremacy, EHang is methodically cultivating the international relationships and regulatory familiarity essential for the eVTOL industry’s foundational phase.
Wanfeng Group announced that Volocopter’s VoloXpro officially received a Special Flight Permit from China's regulator.
VoloXpro Clinches CAAC Flight Permit
Approval advances certification as Volocopter plans European sandbox trials.
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November 22, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Wanfeng Group announced that Volocopter’s VoloXpro officially received a Special Flight Permit from China's regulator.
AutoFlight announced today the release of what it describes as the world’s first “Sea-Air Integrated Low-Altitude Economy Solution,” combining a “Zero-Carbon Water Airport” with eVTOL aircraft operating as a coordinated system.
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AutoFlight Debuts Sea–Air Integrated eVTOL System
Water-based sites are being positioned as compatible with AutoFlight's eVTOL models.
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November 22, 2025 at 4:46 PM
AutoFlight announced today the release of what it describes as the world’s first “Sea-Air Integrated Low-Altitude Economy Solution,” combining a “Zero-Carbon Water Airport” with eVTOL aircraft operating as a coordinated system.
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The MACH Power 2.0T engine is based on a mature automotive engine platform and has been modified for low-altitude flight applications. Upgrades include improvements in power performance, cooling capacity, and reliability.
From Auto to Aviation: Dongfeng Motor
The aviation engine is based on a mature automotive engine platform.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:43 PM
The MACH Power 2.0T engine is based on a mature automotive engine platform and has been modified for low-altitude flight applications. Upgrades include improvements in power performance, cooling capacity, and reliability.
In the news: TransFuture, GOVY, XPeng AeroHT, AutoFlight and EHang.
News Briefs: TransFuture, GOVY, et al.
Plus, XPeng AeroHT, AutoFlight, and EHang.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:32 PM
In the news: TransFuture, GOVY, XPeng AeroHT, AutoFlight and EHang.
If you’re lucky to attend the Dubai Airshow, pop in to say hello to FlightWin and United Aircraft.
Dubai Airshow: FlightWin & United Aircraft
Check out Booth 845 and Booth 458.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:52 AM
If you’re lucky to attend the Dubai Airshow, pop in to say hello to FlightWin and United Aircraft.
Zero Gravity in the news.
ZG-ONE Deal Announced, Russian Visit Spotlighted
The eVTOL maker moves forward on its green flight initiative.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Zero Gravity in the news.
GOVY is continuing its diplomatic streak, announcing that a German delegation has visited its facilities to explore opportunities for European cooperation in low-altitude emerging mobility technologies.
GOVY Extends Diplomacy Streak With Germany
The exchange signals deeper Sino-German alignment on emerging aviation tech.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:46 PM
GOVY is continuing its diplomatic streak, announcing that a German delegation has visited its facilities to explore opportunities for European cooperation in low-altitude emerging mobility technologies.
The flights included both point-to-point and human-carrying operations between the Port of Doha and the Katara Cultural Village, marking a first in the Middle East.
EHang Conducts Middle East’s First Pilotless Urban eVTOL Flights in Doha
Future work targets shuttles, air taxi corridors, and transport network integration.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The flights included both point-to-point and human-carrying operations between the Port of Doha and the Katara Cultural Village, marking a first in the Middle East.
Both sides discussed the current state of the Middle Eastern low-altitude travel market and broader industry trends, including potential cooperation in equipment development and the implementation of smart-transportation scenarios.
China–UAE Cooperation Advances with Tech Exchange
The visit highlights prospects for joint efforts in innovation, R&D, and commercial implementation.
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November 15, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Both sides discussed the current state of the Middle Eastern low-altitude travel market and broader industry trends, including potential cooperation in equipment development and the implementation of smart-transportation scenarios.
The company reported overcoming multi-disciplinary technical challenges, replicating the full transition profiles of takeoff, landing, tilting, and cruising in a controlled wind field, and collecting key aerodynamic, acoustic, and flight control response data.
Vehicle-Borne Test Advances eVTOL Development
Future work will focus on refining simulation models, optimizing design details, completing flight tests, and achieving airworthiness.
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November 15, 2025 at 12:47 AM
The company reported overcoming multi-disciplinary technical challenges, replicating the full transition profiles of takeoff, landing, tilting, and cruising in a controlled wind field, and collecting key aerodynamic, acoustic, and flight control response data.
In a step of what might be described as eVTOL diplomacy, EHang announced its participation in a series of events during Spanish King Felipe VI’s state visit to China, as both governments signalled that AAM may become a new layer of China–Spain industrial and technology cooperation.
EHang Spotlights eVTOL Role During Sino–Spain State Visit
The November 10–13 visit coincided with the 20th anniversary of the China–Spain comprehensive strategic partnership.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:30 PM
In a step of what might be described as eVTOL diplomacy, EHang announced its participation in a series of events during Spanish King Felipe VI’s state visit to China, as both governments signalled that AAM may become a new layer of China–Spain industrial and technology cooperation.
China's regulator has issued both a Type Certificate and a Production Certificate for Jiangxi Helicopter's JH-1A.
Uncrewed Helicopter Achieves Dual TC and PC
The UAV is powered by a Rotax 914UL engine.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:58 PM
China's regulator has issued both a Type Certificate and a Production Certificate for Jiangxi Helicopter's JH-1A.
Under the agreement, cooperation will focus on six key areas — flight safety, operational support, route management, ecosystem development, technical collaboration, and regulatory standards.
EHang, CAST Strike Strategic Aviation Cooperation Agreement
Under the agreement, cooperation will focus on six key areas.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Under the agreement, cooperation will focus on six key areas — flight safety, operational support, route management, ecosystem development, technical collaboration, and regulatory standards.
TCab Tech is among the winners at at the ongoing 8th China International Import Expo in Shanghai.
TCab Tech Advances E20 eVTOL Program at CIIE
An order, a delivery and new partnerships.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:53 PM
TCab Tech is among the winners at at the ongoing 8th China International Import Expo in Shanghai.
Inflync, in partnership with UK-based aircraft leasing firm EFI Aviation, unveiled its first full-scale tilt-duct wing hybrid eVTOL aircraft, the INFLYNC L600.
Inflync Debuts Full-Scale L600 eVTOL
The tilt-duct wing hybrid eVTOL aircraft is described as an “airborne private car.”
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November 6, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Inflync, in partnership with UK-based aircraft leasing firm EFI Aviation, unveiled its first full-scale tilt-duct wing hybrid eVTOL aircraft, the INFLYNC L600.
The 8th China International Import Expo is now underway in Shanghai, running from November 5 to 10.
CIIE Show News: GOVY, Vertaxi, et al
Plus, Zero Gravity & TCab Tech + NexAVIAN + Skyports + Singapore EDB = Air Silk Road
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November 6, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The 8th China International Import Expo is now underway in Shanghai, running from November 5 to 10.
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Historical context - In 1979 an AA DC-10 (MD-11 predecessor) crashed on takeoff from ORD. Its left engine separated (due to a maintenance issue) on takeoff causing an asymmetric stall when the slats retracted. (Locks mandated in 1982) TAC report from 2019: theaircurrent.com/historical-c...
Searching for 40-year old lessons for Boeing in the grounding of the DC-10
An eerily similar crash in Chicago 40-years ago holds lessons for Boeing and the 737 Max that reverberate through history.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Historical context - In 1979 an AA DC-10 (MD-11 predecessor) crashed on takeoff from ORD. Its left engine separated (due to a maintenance issue) on takeoff causing an asymmetric stall when the slats retracted. (Locks mandated in 1982) TAC report from 2019: theaircurrent.com/historical-c...
ZeroG's report, Understanding Mass General Aviation Consumption in One Article, offers a look into how mass general aviation consumption is becoming central to the sustainable development of general aviation.
Understanding Mass General Aviation Consumption in One Article
A Zero Gravity report.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:45 PM
ZeroG's report, Understanding Mass General Aviation Consumption in One Article, offers a look into how mass general aviation consumption is becoming central to the sustainable development of general aviation.
Units produced during this trial phase will be used for testing and flight trials to validate performance and manufacturing processes, laying the groundwork for full-scale production and delivery next year.
Guangzhou Factory Begins X3-F Mass Production Trials
The composite materials workshop is alleged to be among the world’s largest facilities for aviation carbon fiber components.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Units produced during this trial phase will be used for testing and flight trials to validate performance and manufacturing processes, laying the groundwork for full-scale production and delivery next year.
An initial group of eight test pilots has begun the five-month course, which includes three phases: theoretical instruction, simulator training, and actual aircraft flights.
AutoFlight Rolls Out Test Pilot Program
The initiative develops a full-cycle pilot training system to support safe crewed eVTOL ops.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
An initial group of eight test pilots has begun the five-month course, which includes three phases: theoretical instruction, simulator training, and actual aircraft flights.
EHang’s latest flight is described as Japan’s first autonomous passenger operation in an urban commercial area.
Japan’s Gotemba Vertiport Hosts EH216-S Urban Demo Flight
The EH216-S has completed demonstrations in 17 Japanese cities.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:46 PM
EHang’s latest flight is described as Japan’s first autonomous passenger operation in an urban commercial area.