eVTOL
2025.05.26
14:39
Peng Liwu, Vice President of Qifei Aviation: China's eVTOL manufacturing cost is only one-fifth of that in the United States
At the 9th World Drone Conference, Peng Liwu, vice president of Qifei Aviation, said that the bottleneck in the field of eVTOL manufacturing technology no longer exists, and the shortcoming lies in the power system. The energy supply problem is expected to be solved within the next five years. He believes that the low-altitude economy is returning to rationality, and 2025 is the year for re-evaluation of the industry. Peng Liwu pointed out that China will have an advantage in the global low-altitude economy with its supply chain and manufacturing costs. In addition, he also mentioned that eVTOL manned commercial operations require multiple certificates, and the shortcomings of the power system are expected to be resolved within 5 years. Peng Liwu said that under the guarantee of a mature aviation industry manufacturing system, the company's parts procurement costs are very competitive. "In the field of low-altitude economic manufacturing, China's manufacturing costs are only one-fifth of those in the United States. In the future competitive track, China also has obvious advantages in engineering landing. This is the biggest confidence in the development of China's low-altitude economy."
2025.05.20
07:07
Breakthrough in all-solid-state batteries may "explode" low-altitude economy
Recently, Guoxuan High-tech announced the completion of the first all-solid-state battery experimental line, achieving a qualitative leap in the industry. Enjie Co., Ltd., CATL, EVE Energy, Ganfeng Lithium and other companies have recently released progress in the development of solid-state batteries, marking a new stage in the field of all-solid-state batteries. An authoritative expert said in an interview with a reporter that sulfide solid-state batteries are expected to achieve small-scale mass production in 2027, but there is still a long way to go for large-scale application of all-solid-state batteries. Other experts also said that solid-state batteries are an important force in promoting the development of current popular smart cars, low-altitude aircraft, humanoid robots and other fields. Among them, the progress of research and development and production of solid-state batteries basically determines the outbreak time of low-altitude aircraft represented by eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft).
2025.05.18
20:12
Andaville: Signed development contracts or letters of intent for cooperation with several eVTOL host companies on some products
Andaville recently stated at a performance briefing that the company has actively deployed in the low-altitude economy field and has achieved certain results. At present, the company has signed development contracts or letters of intent for cooperation with a number of eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft) host companies on seats, interiors, air conditioners, lighting and other products, and the relevant development work is progressing smoothly.
2025.05.14
22:37
Wanfeng Aowei: We will fully promote the TC certification process of some eVTOL models in 2025
Wanfeng Auto said at the performance briefing on May 13 that the company has built a multi-scenario product travel matrix of "fixed-wing + vertical take-off and landing aircraft + drones". In 2025, it will fully promote the TC certification process of special-purpose DART models, pure electric general aircraft eDA40, and some eVTOL models, and strive to bring the products to the market as soon as possible. In the field of eVTOL products, urban air traffic travel scenario solutions rely on Volocopter 2X and VoloCity. Both models are manned 2-seater products. Among them, Volocopter 2X plans to complete TC certification in 2025-2026 and strive to obtain commercial orders. The VoloCity model is a more advanced eVTOL product that can meet the stricter aviation standards set by EASA. Its design in all aspects is at the leading level in the industry, and it is currently promoting its TC certification work at EASA.
2025.05.13
14:04
Sichuan: Support enterprises to tackle large and medium-sized drones, manned eVTOL, flying cars and other complete machine products, and provide financial support of 30% of the project investment
The Sichuan Provincial Development and Reform Commission and other departments recently issued the "Several Policy Measures to Support the Development of Low-Altitude Economy". The "Measures" clearly specify a number of "real money" supports for scientific and technological research in the fields of low-altitude complete equipment, low-altitude power equipment, and UAV counter-equipment. For example, Sichuan supports enterprises to tackle high-altitude general-purpose aircraft, large and medium-sized UAVs, manned eVTOL, flying cars, hilly and mountainous low-altitude flying agricultural equipment and other complete machine products, and provides financial support of 30% of the project investment, with a maximum of no more than 20 million yuan.
12:54
Sichuan issued 16 policy measures to support the development of low-altitude economy with “real money”
Recently, the Sichuan Provincial Development and Reform Commission and other departments issued the "Several Policy Measures to Support the Development of Low-altitude Economy". The "Measures" clearly define 16 policies for the development of low-altitude economy, covering five major sectors: infrastructure, scene application technology research, low-altitude manufacturing, and special funds. They will be effective for three years from the date of issuance. Among them, the "Measures" clearly define a number of "real money" supports for scientific and technological research in the fields of supporting low-altitude complete equipment research, low-altitude power equipment research, and UAV counter-equipment research. For example, Sichuan supports enterprises to tackle high-altitude general-purpose aircraft, large and medium-sized UAVs, manned eVTOL, flying cars, low-altitude flying agricultural equipment in hilly and mountainous areas, and provides financial support of 30% of the project investment, with a maximum of no more than 20 million yuan.
2025.05.12
21:51
Sichuan: Supporting the research and development of low-altitude complete aircraft equipment
The Sichuan Provincial Development and Reform Commission, the Sichuan Provincial Department of Economy and Information Technology, and others issued the "Several Policy Measures to Support the Development of Low-Altitude Economy". It is proposed to support the research and development of low-altitude complete equipment. Support enterprises to tackle the plateau-type general-purpose aircraft, support enterprises to tackle the research and development of large and medium-sized drones, manned eVTOL, flying cars, hilly and mountainous low-altitude flying agricultural equipment and other complete equipment products, and provide financial support of 30% of the project investment, with a maximum of no more than 20 million yuan.
2025.05.10
18:54
CATL obtains AS9100 aviation quality management system certification to accelerate its layout in the new global low-altitude economy track
On May 10, CATL introduced that it had recently successfully passed the AS9100 aerospace quality management system certification, which is the highest quality standard in the global aerospace field developed by the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG). Its technical rigor and industry professionalism exceed the general quality management system. As the "passport" of the aviation industry, AS9100 adds special requirements for the aerospace industry based on ISO9001, targeting the characteristics of the aerospace industry, and comprehensively covers all aspects such as design and development, production and supply chain. At present, global aviation giants such as Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin and their first-tier suppliers all require their partners to pass this certification. CATL introduced that this certification is not only an authoritative recognition of the advanced battery technology of CATL, but also a sign that its quality management system, product reliability and continuous improvement capabilities have reached the aviation industry standards. Under the strategic background of the country's vigorous development of the low-altitude economy, the acquisition of this certification means that CATL has international qualifications in emerging markets such as drones and eVTOL, which will further promote the global new energy process.
2025.04.25
08:35
Guojin Securities: We recommend paying attention to leading companies in the fields of complete aircraft, motors, batteries, and avionics flight control
According to a research report by Guojin Securities, compared with traditional modes of transportation such as cars and high-speed rail, eVTOL has the advantages of high efficiency, convenience, low noise, low carbon emissions, comfort and privacy within a specific range, and is expected to become a new mode of transportation. The initial application scenarios are expected to be emergency response and cultural tourism, and then gradually develop air taxis and logistics, of which air taxis are expected to account for more than 70%, which is the main scenario. The low-altitude economy is booming, and eVTOL is an important driving force towards a market of 100 billion yuan. It is recommended to pay attention to leading companies in the fields of complete machines, motors, batteries, and avionics flight control.
2025.04.21
17:34
Yingboer: Signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Fengli Intelligent
Yingboer announced that it has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Zhejiang Fengli Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., aiming to jointly promote in-depth cooperation in the fields of new energy vehicles, joint modules, engineering machinery, eVTOL, and intelligent manufacturing. The agreement is valid for three years, and the specific cooperation projects or activities will be subject to the contract or agreement signed separately. The implementation of the agreement will not affect the independence of the company's business, and is expected to have no significant impact on the company's revenue and profits this year.
16:38
Fengli Intelligent: Signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Yingboer
Fengli Intelligent announced that the company has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Yingboer, aiming to jointly promote in-depth cooperation in the fields of new energy vehicles, joint modules, engineering machinery, eVTOL, intelligent manufacturing, etc. The agreement is an intentional framework agreement, which does not involve substantive transactions, related transactions, or constitute a major asset reorganization. The cooperation will give full play to the product and technological advantages of both parties, achieve complementary advantages, mutual benefit and win-win results, and is expected to have a positive impact on the company's future development, but will have no significant impact on this year's revenue and profits.
2025.04.02
10:25
Lanhai Huateng's partner Lanyi Aviation's pure electric vertical take-off drone LEU100 completed the full-process conversion test flight
According to Blue Ocean Huateng, after the full-scale engineering prototype of Lanyi Air's passenger eVTOL LE200 completed its maiden flight, another pure electric vertical take-off and landing UAV LEU100 model developed by Lanyi Air, in which Blue Ocean Huateng participated in the investment and strategic partner, successfully completed the full-process conversion test flight at the Hefei Bailong Airport Test Flight Base on March 28. The LEU100 model is a pure electric composite wing UAV that can take off and land vertically, with a wingspan of 6 meters, a fuselage length of 4 meters, and a maximum load of 55 kilograms.
2025.03.29
21:47
EHang Intelligent: The application for commercial operation certificate of its wholly-owned subsidiary EHang General Aviation has been approved
According to the "Guangzhou Huangpu Release" WeChat account, the application for commercial operation certificate (OC) of EHang General Aviation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of EHang Intelligent, a company in Guangzhou Development Zone and Huangpu District, has been officially approved by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). EHang General Aviation has become the world's first company with complete commercial operation qualifications for unmanned manned eVTOL.
18:41
The world's first manned eVTOL operation certificate landed in Hefei
According to the Hefei Daily, on March 28, Hefei Heyi Aviation Co., Ltd. received the world's first civil unmanned aerial vehicle (eVTOL) operation certificate (OC) issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China, crossing the last threshold of commercial operation. The person in charge of Heyi Aviation introduced that Heyi Aviation is committed to providing the qualifications and capabilities for safe, standardized and legal commercial operation of unmanned manned aircraft. In the future, Heyi Aviation will officially launch commercial manned services at operating points such as Luogang Park in Hefei. In July 2024, Ehang Intelligent announced that the Civil Aviation Administration of China had accepted the OC certificate applications submitted by its two subsidiaries, namely Ehang General Aviation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ehang focusing on UAM operations, and Heyi Aviation, a joint venture of Ehang in Hefei. The OC certificate is the last condition for the commercial operation of eVTOL. Previously, Ehang Intelligent had successively obtained the type certificate (TC), standard airworthiness certificate (AC), and production license (PC), becoming the world's first manned eVTOL with "three complete certificates". Previously, EHang Intelligent stated in its 2024 annual report that at the same time, more customers are actively preparing for OC applications and are committed to conducting commercial flight operations in more cities such as Shenzhen, Shanghai, Taiyuan, Wenzhou, and Weihai in the future.
17:54
Hefei Heyi Aviation obtains the world's first civil unmanned aerial vehicle operation certificate
The reporter learned today that Hefei Heyi Aviation Co., Ltd. received the world's first civil unmanned aerial vehicle operation certificate (OC) issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China on March 28. Citizens can buy tickets in Hefei to experience low-altitude sightseeing tours, urban air commuting and other services. It is reported that companies holding OC can conduct commercial operations in approved areas and provide paid manned operation services. Previously, the eVTOL EH216-S operated by Heyi Aviation has obtained the world's first "three certificates": type certificate, production license, and standard airworthiness certificate, and has completed more than 60,000 safe flights in total.
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