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This week sees INFLYNC notch a key certification milestone; AutoFlight signed a major international cooperation deal; and Aerofugia advanced its flagship program toward certification. Plus, Volant landed a new order and GOVY expanded with a new unit.
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News Briefs: AutoFlight, et al.
Plus, INFLYNC and Aerofugia
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
TCab Tech Founder and CEO Yon Wui Ng, who was born in Malaysia, cited the country’s established aviation sector, infrastructure, international connectivity, and capabilities in manufacturing, maintenance, engineering services, and talent development as key advantages for eVTOL operations.
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Malaysia to Anchor TCab Tech’s Southeast Asia Expansion
A new business center & partnership with SIDEC will support TCab Tech’s regional growth.
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The revised Beijing Municipality Regulations on the Management of Unmanned Aircraft do not take effect until November 15, 2026, but enforcement actions are already underway under the interim rules.
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Beijing Enforces Drone Regs Ahead of Nov. 15 Possession Ban
The National Day holiday saw a crackdown on unauthorized drone flights.
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
A new offering from China eVTOL News. MyAtas.Earth maps, funding rounds, firm orders versus letters of intent, certification progress, supplier links and where Chinese companies are landing abroad. A Global Radar is next, putting the Chinese programmes beside Joby, Archer, BETA, Eve, and more.
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology and the civil aviation authority have opened an expression of interest for a national advanced air mobility regulatory sandbox and a consultancy study to develop a national AAM master plan.
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Oman Opens EOI for AAM Sandbox and Demonstrator Programme
Deadline: Oct. 25, 2026.
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Authorities in Shenzhen’s Guangming District and in Hangzhou took separate steps this month, affecting low-altitude economy subsidy measures.
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Shenzhen, Hangzhou Adjust Low-Alt Economy Support Measures
Cities have taken similar steps to clean up subsidy-based policy documents, citing fair competition and normative document management requirements.
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
EHang will expand its Global Fast Track program to Vietnam, with Hanoi as the first city to test its EH216-S passenger-carrying eVTOL under a regulatory sandbox.
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Vietnam Joins EHang’s Global Fast Track Program
Plans call for phased sandbox trials at Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park.
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Russia and China are in active negotiations to establish cross-border routes for UAVs, with a pilot project proposed for the Russian city of Blagoveshchensk.
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Russia, China Talk Cross-Border Drone Routes
Negotiations are underway.
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Shangshi Aviation announced it delivered the TP1600A, a 1200kW-class turboprop power system, to an undisclosed customer.
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Engine maker Delivers 1200kW-Class Power System
Demand is expected to expand in the low-altitude economy.
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Aerossurance @aerossurance.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
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TSB Releases Investigation Report on WestJet Engine Fire | Transportation Safety Board of Canada - Bureau de la sécurité des transports du Canada posted on the topic | LinkedIn
The TSB has released its #TSBAir investigation report (A23P0020) into a 2023 engine fire near Kamloops Airport, British Columbia. On March 2, 2023, one of the engines in a De Havilland DHC-8-402 airc...
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
United Aircraft is promoting its vehicle-integrated firefighting system featuring its TD550 uncrewed helicopter, aimed at combating fires in super high-rise buildings. Plus, news from Zhongan Aviation, Asian Power, YIVTOL, and Changan Automobile.
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News Briefs: Newcomer Asian Power, et al.
Plus, United Aircraft highlights TD550 firefighting capabilities. an EHang unit ties up with EVT Aerotechnics, Moscow sees ultralight activity, and Changan Automobile confirms eVTOL plans.
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
EHang is eyeing a Phuket eVTOL sandbox and future commercial deployment on the southern Thai resort island.
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EHang to Test eVTOL in Phuket Sandbox
The Phuket eVTOL plan targets tourism, green transport.
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Skyla Aviation said its SKYLA V30 aircraft received its first overseas pre-sale orders, including a Singapore deal and a Kazakhstan government-level cooperation agreement.
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Skyla Expands Overseas with Singapore & Kazakhstan Deals
Plans call to bolster cooperation in key overseas markets and core domestic regions.
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
China picked four AVIC units for its first National Emerging Industry Demonstration Bases. United Aircraft pitched low-altitude aviation plans and partnership talks across Africa. XHCT pushed its S600 eVTOL forward, logging 67 test flights as certification work continues.
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UAV News Briefs: United Aircraft, et al.
Plus, AVIC and XHCT.
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The Kunyu 1000 eSTOL cargo drone successfully completed its maiden flight at Otog Banner General Aviation Airport in Inner Mongolia. Plus, news from Boundary.AI, Qingyi Technology, and FlyingPon.
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News Briefs: Zhaofeng Aero, et al.
Plus, Boundary.AI, Qingyi Technology, and FlyingPon.
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
GOVY is set to unveil a low-altitude project in Dunhuang, Gansu project in coming days. Dunhuang City unveiled the Northwest region’s first low-altitude self-driving tourism route last October. Five initial flying camps are planned. www.chinaevtolnews.com/p/news-brief... Video: GOVY
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
ARIDGE makes further advances in the UAE with a regulatory sandbox and a planned route.
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ARIDGE Signs Sandbox Deal, Eyes Inter-Emirate Route
Plus, a timeline of how the market got here.
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Ultralight eVTOL makers continue to gain traction, with one securing insurance for commercial flights in a major regional airspace while another partners with a resort hotel to offer short flights as part of vacation packages.
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Ultralight eVTOLs Gain Traction via Insurance, Hospitality
Step by step towards commercialization.
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The Civil Aviation Administration of China has issued a Type Certificate for the StarAir SL70-100 “Nebula” light sport aircraft. It is first low-altitude aircraft to receive a TC from the CAAC in 2026.
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StarAir SL70-100 Clinches CAAC Type Certificate
The LSA is the successor to the company’s SA60L “Aurora” and SA70L models.
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The Standing Committee of the Beijing Municipal People’s Congress formally announced revised regulations on September 13, that will ban the possession and storage of drones and their key components within the city’s administrative area, effective November 15.
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Beijing Bans Drone Possession Citywide Starting November 1
The new rules expand upon earlier restrictions.
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
EHang announced today that it participated in the FIA Sustainable Innovation Series (FIA SIS) during race week for the F1 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid. Plus, news from Skyla and Zero Gravity.
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News Briefs: Skyla, et al.
Plus, EHang and Zero Gravity.
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
A CAAC test flight team has completed RNP AR certification flight tests for the COMAC C909 regional jet across multiple locations.
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Flight Test Campaign Confirms C909 RNP AR Readiness
The certification flight tests were conducted in three phases.
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
WeFly announced today the roll-out of its full-scale five-seat piloted eVTOL aircraft, the W280, targeting the country’s major urban clusters for future air-taxi services.
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China’s WeFly Rolls Out W280 Air-Taxi Prototype
The eVTOL has a maximum take-off weight of 2.8 tonnes.
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
A subsidiary of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation has begun operations at a new 1.2-billion-yuan ($178 million) unmanned systems industrial base in Beijing’s Yanqing district.
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CASC Unit Launches Unmanned Systems Hub
The Yanqing base is structured as a typical “military-civilian integration” project.
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
FlyingPon has completed a 200-km delivery flight to the Kuria Muria Islands in Oman, marking the latest overseas demonstration of its large autonomous cargo aircraft.
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FlyingPon Sees Milestone Oman UAV Flight
Offering well-sourced reporting on market shifts, with in-depth coverage of emerging technologies, regulatory developments, and key industry trends in China’s low-altitude economy.
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
A full-scale eVTOL demonstrator rolled out. Another player inked a deal for its first western China operations hub. An ultralight developer has helped publish a new standard for ecological monitoring — its fourth this year. Meanwhile, a pre-production prototype is set to debut.
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News Briefs: Skyla, et al.
Plus, ARiDGE, Yeeshen Aero, and TransFuture Aviation.
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
China's Standardization Administration has formally seated the 67 members of the country's first national-level low-altitude economy standardization technical committee, following a month-long public comment period that began on July 30.
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Beijing Finalizes Low-Altitude Economy Committee
The committee’s first deliverables are expected in the coming months.
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
EHang said on Friday its EH216-S eVTOL aircraft completed its first public test flight in Hong Kong, marking the initial demonstration under the city's "Regulatory Sandbox X" pilot program.
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EH216-S Sees Public Flight Under Hong Kong Sandbox
Public flights are slated to continue till month-end.
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
AVIC Helicopter has completed final assembly and delivery of the AC313A helicopter iron bird ground test rig.
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AC313A Iron Bird Test Rig Completes Assembly
The aircraft is earmarked for transport, firefighting, rescue, maritime search and rescue, and offshore operations.
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
EHang Holdings on Tuesday withdrew its 2026 revenue guidance of 600 million yuan ($88.4 million), citing increased regulatory caution in China following “recent industry safety incidents.”
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EHang Retreats on Guidance as Domestic Approvals Stall
Commercial operation approvals for Hefei and Guangzhou eVTOL sites have been delayed.
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Discussions covered airworthiness certification for large eVTOL aircraft, operational scenarios, after-sales maintenance frameworks, and personnel training. Regulatory standards and safety operation systems were also on the agenda.
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Thai Regulator, AutoFlight Discuss Collaboration
The visit marked the second meeting between the two sides.
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Vietnam is the latest ASEAN market to see a large-scale eVTOL components order, following Thailand and Indonesia.
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eVTOL Maker Deepens Ties with Vietnam
The multimillion dollar order stems from an earlier MoU.
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Oman has welcomed a Chinese eVTOL developer as it looks to develop advanced air mobility across the Gulf Cooperation Council states.
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Oman Opens Door to Chinese eVTOL Maker
The deal comes as local manufacturers increasingly look beyond borders, seeking win-win cooperation.
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
China’s civil aviation regulator has drafted rule changes that could shake up the sport aviation sector and push training costs higher. The proposals, which target pilot licensing and training schools, are open for feedback until month-end.
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CAAC: New Pilot Rules Target Sport Aviation Sector
The CCAR-61 draft revision, which governs pilot licensing and certification, is a major policy shift.
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
The plan sets ambitious 2030 targets and introduces multiple initiatives aimed at driving long-term industry growth. Among its priorities is the formal integration of emerging aviation sectors into the national strategic roadmap.
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Civil Aviation Development 15th Five-Year Plan
Plus, a handy one sheet explainer.
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
CATL said on Sunday its aviation power battery system for piloted eVTOL aircraft had passed a thermal runaway test involving two adjacent cells, as the world's largest electric-vehicle battery maker moves to secure a foothold in the low-altitude aviation sector.
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CATL Battery Ready for eVTOL Mass Production
Plus, a look at companies developing higher-density prototypes and semi-solid offerings.
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Kazakhstan conducted its first passenger-carrying eVTOL demonstration flight on Thursday, marking a milestone in the Central Asian nation's push to develop urban air mobility.
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Kazakhstan Sees First Passenger-Carrying eVTOL Flight
Legislative amendments have been adopted.
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
China's UOM platform has set an August 10 deadline for all holders of valid civil UAV operation certificates to complete a mandatory safety self‑assessment. www.chinaevtolnews.com/p/regulator-...
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Regulator Mandates UAV Safety Self-Assessment
Holders of valid UAV operation certificates must submit reports by August 10.
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
GOVY has successfully completed an extensive summer flight test campaign for its AirCab eVTOL aircraft, validating the aircraft's performance in one of China's most challenging climates.
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GOVY AirCab Passes Extreme Summer Trials
Survives the Gobi.
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Beijing imposed drone export curbs on the U.S., sanctioned seven American entities, launched a probe into imported office equipment, and suspended CCC inspections by U.S. certifiers — all effective immediately.
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Beijing Tightens Drone Export Controls, Sanctions Seven U.S. Entities
The August 5 announcements respond to U.S. measures that escalated trade and technology tensions
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
United Aircraft's R6000 tiltrotor is now in conversion-envelope flight testing, building on completed helicopter-mode trials.
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R6000 Tiltrotor Enters Full Transition Flight Campaign | Aviation Week
United Aircraft tests R6000 tiltrotor's full-transition capability as China expands its autonomous emergency response fleet.
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Pantuo Aviation issued a statement on its IP dispute with Volkswagen, following the July 30 Reuters report “How Volkswagen’s flying-car dream crashed in China” on the termination of VW’s flying‑car program and related proceedings.
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Pantuo Issues Statement on Volkswagen IP Dispute
Volkswagen initiated the dispute in August 2021 with an arbitration over contract termination and IP ownership.
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Airplane Geeks podcast @airplanegeeks.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
P&W, GE Aerospace, Honeywell, RR and Kratos are all after the uncrewed aircraft engine market. www.flightglobal.com/archive/2026...
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Pratt & Whitney reveals Valox small engine for uncrewed fighters
Targeting a thrust range of 800-1,500lbf, the new turbofan is intended to capitalise on surging demand for small, low-cost jet propulsion. Engine maker Pratt & Whitney (P&W) has revealed a new...
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Isaac Alexander @jetcitystar.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
EAA AirVenture sets attendance record in Oshkosh Wisconsin with over 730,000 visitors attending from across the globe. #OSH26 www.nbc26.com/oshkosh/eaa-...
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EAA AirVenture sets attendance record, wrapping up in Oshkosh
The world's largest airshow drew ~730,000 visitors, with first-timers and longtime fans alike calling it an unforgettable week.
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
AutoFlight's 2-tonne Prosperity I eVTOL aircraft is on public display at the 2026 Games of the Future in Astana, Kazakhstan.
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Prosperity I Takes Centre Stage at 2026 Games of the Future
The public display follows a Prosperity I flight demo on July 24.
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Aerofugia has opened postdoctoral recruitment under a new partnership with Sichuan University, targeting recent doctoral graduates for full-time research roles in eVTOL-related fields.
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eVTOL Maker Opens Postdoctoral Recruitment Drive
Targeting 2026 PhDs and graduates up to 3 years out.
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Volocopter completed a public eVTOL sea flight off Jeju Island on July 29, the first since its restructuring by Wanfeng in March 2025. The demo was part of South Korea's broader UAM development push.
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Volocopter Completes Jeju eVTOL Sea Flight
The flight was part of a KAIST-led UAM program.
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Jon Ostrower @jonostrower.com · 28/07/2026
We are gonna have a whole lot more to say about this in the coming days. theaircurrent.com/photos/
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
The eVTOL developer proposed establishing a regulatory sandbox in Sri Lanka for research, development and trial operations.
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Sri Lanka, EHang Hold Market Entry Talks
A regulatory sandbox is proposed.
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China eVTOL News @chinaevtolnews.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
COMAC flew the first C919 plateau-type prototype (B-002U) on July 29 at Shanghai Pudong International Airport; the 1-hour-59-minute maiden flight completed all test items, marking a step forward in the C919 family's series development.
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Completes C919 Plateau Variant Maiden Flight
The aircraft, registered as B-002U, remained airborne for nearly two hours.
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