New "air taxis" debut in central China as nation accelerates low-altitude drive

A silent aircraft with rotors tucked inside its fuselage lifted off in front of an auditorium in downtown Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei Province, drawing cheers from astonished onlookers...

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New electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, dubbed "air taxis," have debuted in Wuhan, China, signaling the nation's accelerated drive to develop its low-altitude economy.

2026 is considered a critical year for the commercialization of eVTOLs, with manufacturers aiming for mass production.
Companies like E-HAWK Technology, Wuhan Xunqi Technology Co., Ltd., and Wuhan Fusheng General Aviation Co., Ltd. showcased innovative eVTOL models, including a hybrid tilt-rotor and a flying "micro-intensive care unit."
A new civil aviation law effective this July will clarify airspace management rules below 300 meters, paving the way for eVTOL operations.

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