The past several issues have covered numerous aspects and developments of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in China. Part 1 of this directory included larger eVTOL aircraft, either three or more passengers or cargo aircraft of 1 metric ton (2,200 lb) or more. Here, Part 2 covers smaller passenger- and cargo-carrying designs.
Dozens of the world’s leading electric aircraft developers and technology experts will be speaking at the 19th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium (EAS), hosted by the Vertical Flight Society (VFS). This exciting event will once again be held online and in person in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on July 19–20, 2025.
The past several issues have covered numerous aspects and developments of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL)aircraft in China. Here’s a directory of the most advanced developments of larger Chinese aircraft—passenger aircraft with more than two seats and cargo aircraft heavier than 1 metric ton (2,200lb).
By Robert Moorman
Growth through acquisition and stronger ties to the civil and military remains part of the company’s vision for the future.
Vertiflite recently caught up with Moble Benedict, an associate professor of aerospace engineering at Texas A&M University and founder of its Advanced Vertical Flight Laboratory (AVFL) with 20 years of experience in VTOL aircraft concepts.
Sikorsky leverages additive manufacturing to prove the physics of its Rotor Blown Wing and make production rotorcraft lighter, cheaper and faster.
Leading eVTOL companies in the US, UK and Asia continue their developments towards certification.
The Vertical Flight Society’s fifth annual Design-Build-Vertical Flight (DBVF) Student Competition returned to Churchville, Maryland, this spring with renewed energy, an urgent mission theme and a powerful demonstration of student ingenuity.
Horizon Aircraft is betting that its Cavorite X7’s unique design and better range through hybrid propulsion will provide success in the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) market.
On March 30, Guangzhou-based EHang announced the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) had granted two air operator certificates (AOC) for its civil passenger-carrying autonomous aerial vehicles (AAV), clearing the way for EHang to begin revenue-generating passenger flights with its EH216-S.
