AutoFlight has secured a 157 million yuan (approx. US$21.5 million) order for 12 large eVTOL aircraft from Hanyang Investment Development Group, with an advance payment already received.
The agreement, announced on February 11, includes a partnership with the Hanyang District Government of Wuhan City to conduct low-altitude manned and unmanned flight operations, advancing the adoption of large-scale eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) technology in the region.
Situated at the confluence of the Yangtze and Han Rivers, Hanyang District is a central urban hub in Wuhan City. The district is pioneering the development of a “low-altitude, full-scene demonstration center” to showcase various eVTOL applications.
Initial operations will focus on logistics, emergency response, and fire rescue services.
The project will begin with manned flight demonstrations along the approved aerial tour route on the Yangtze River’s north bank, with plans to expand “low-altitude + cultural tourism” services throughout Hanyang District.
Using Hanyang District as a hub, the eVTOL network will gradually expand to connect eight surrounding districts, creating a 30-minute urban air mobility circle.
The project will integrate with the new Hanyang high-speed rail station development, featuring a dedicated eVTOL vertiport. This initiative aims to establish the first integrated transportation model combining eVTOL and high-speed rail services. As part of the broader partnership, the Hanyang District Government and AutoFlight will establish a regional hub for Central China, including a general assembly facility and exhibition center.
This facility will support comprehensive operations including aircraft assembly, testing, flight testing, sales, delivery and public display.
The order comprises a mix of cargo, emergency firefighting, and five-seat passenger eVTOL aircraft. AutoFlight’s CarryAll has achieved a significant industry milestone as the first eVTOL aircraft exceeding one-ton capacity to receive both Type Certification (TC) and Production Certification (PC).
AutoFlight’s Prosperity, a five-seat medium- and long-range eVTOL aircraft, is currently undergoing airworthiness certification with commercial operations targeted for 2026.
This press release was prepared and distributed by AutoFlight.
