May 23, amid palpable industry excitement, the roll-out ceremony for Volant Aerotech's inaugural VE25-100 prototype aircraft was held at the final assembly base in Hangar No.3 of Fengming Airport, within Zigong Aviation Industrial Park.
The VE25-100, classified as a medium-short range commercial passenger and cargo eVTOL, features a 200-400 km operational range with 235 km/h cruising speed. Incorporating SVO concept for full-state flight control, the aircraft offers a spacious 6-seat cabin configuration. Designed for wide-ranging applications, it covers six major eVTOL scenarios including passenger transport, cargo delivery, and medical services, etc. The series, selected after a five-month evaluation process, has been officially branded as "SKYLAR" for commercial operations, with subsequent phases focusing on airworthiness certification, production line construction, and commercial deployment.
At the Event
The prototype's debut marks a new milestone in the company’s path to commercialization and signals the beginning of the commercial era for crewed eVTOLs in China. It embodies China's ambition to transition its low-altitude economy from a follower to a global leader, and is expected to drive upgrades across multiple industry chains. At the same time, the prototype’s roll-out also serves as a vivid example of Zigong’s commitment to developing the low-altitude economy and building an “aerial economic corridor.”
Volant Aerotech Unveils VE25-100 Prototype
As Sichuan-Chongqing region's first high-level manned aircraft OEM, Volant Aerotech fills a critical gap in the local aerospace industry. Its establishment has attracted upstream and downstream enterprises, catalyzing industrial cluster development. With its smart manufacturing base, it is projected to achieve 300-unit annual production capacity and over 7.5 billion yuan annual output upon full operation, positioning it as a new growth engine for the regional economy. The newly unveiled VE25-100 prototype not only accelerates China's eVTOL airworthiness certification process but also supports the three-dimensional transportation networks and commercial passenger transport scenarios in the Sichuan-Chongqing region. (By Liman)
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