An aviation occurrence involving Xpeng AeroHT aircraft has been reported by Chinese media. Few confirmed details are available at this time.

XPeng AeroHT has announced that the all-electric multicopter air module of its Land Aircraft Carrier, designated X3-F, has received a Special Flight Permit in the United Arab Emirates. The permit allows the company to conduct crewed flight tests at multiple locations.

The Liaoning General Aviation Academy (LGAA) completed the maiden flight of the RX1H, reported to be China’s first twin-seat electric helicopter, on September 6 in Shenyang. The academy previously tested a single-seater electric helicopter in 2020. See: www.chinaevtolnews.com/p/twin-seat-...

During the summer, China’s low-altitude economy was shaped by a wave of new policy initiatives, laying the groundwork for long-term growth. Below is a summary of the major measures introduced by provinces and cities throughout August.

The initiative aims to create a structured training system for eVTOL operations, with the broader goal of supporting the growth of urban air mobility and ensuring safe low-altitude transportation.

EHang has partnered with the Hefei government to establish a VT35 series product hub in the city.

Aircraft are divided into three categories based on payload capacity: 3–6 tons, 1–2 tons, and 500–999 kg.

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Newcomer sees first flight of scaled prototype.

DreamFly announced on August 20 that it has secured over 100 million yuan in two consecutive funding rounds.

GOVY announced on August 21 that its composite-wing flying car, the AirJet, has been granted a Civil Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Special Flight Permit by the Civil Aviation Administration of China’s Central and Southern Regional Administration.

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Designated Unit 1102, the aircraft is now being prepared for its maiden flight.

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As mosquito-borne diseases like dengue fever and chikungunya continue to pose public health threats, especially in densely populated and hard-to-reach areas, the guidelines aim to standardize the safe and effective deployment of UAVs for spraying public health insecticides.

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AutoFlight’s V2000CG CarryAll has completed a landmark flight to an offshore oil platform, marking what is claimed to be the first use of a 2-ton-class eVTOL for maritime logistics.

On July 30, the Flight Standards Department of the Civil Aviation Administration of China released a draft advisory circular aimed at refining standards for civil uncrewed aircraft operations.

GOVY announced on July 27 the launch of the Greater Bay Area’s first low-altitude cultural tourism route.

Since 2018, ADAC Luftrettung and Volocopter have collaborated on a feasibility study that used computer simulations to assess the use of eVTOLs in emergency medical services. The new partnership aims to integrate Volocopter’s VoloCity eVTOL aircraft into real-world medical response operations.

Aviage Systems — a 50/50 joint venture between GE and AVIC — is making the most of the inaugural Shanghai International Low Altitude Economy Expo.

Vertaxi has made a series of announcements at the 2025 International Low Altitude Economy Expo, currently being held from July 23 to 26 in Shanghai.

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According to the eVTOL maker, the partnership will focus on the research and production of high-safety airframe systems, as well as the development of cultural tourism demonstration projects to support the broader adoption of urban air mobility solutions.

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The delegation included Navigation Commissioners from Canada, Spain, Uganda, France, Saudi Arabia, Côte d'Ivoire, Singapore, Germany, Sweden, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, Argentina, the Netherlands, Russia, and Brazil.

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