Author Announcement
The second installment of the Chinese eVTOL Aircraft Directory + Hong Kong development.
I’m happy to announce that Chinese eVTOL Aircraft Directory, Part 2 is featured in the July/August 2025 issue of the Vertical Flight Society’s Vertiflite.
The second installment highlights China’s smaller passenger and cargo eVTOL designs—aircraft with fewer than three seats or under 1 metric ton (2,200 lb) in capacity.
It follows Chinese eVTOL Aircraft Directory, Part 1, which covered larger eVTOLs, published in the May/June 2025 edition.
Many thanks to Mike Hirschberg and the VFS team for all their support! Also check out Mike’s article with Jesse Schneider — Hydrogen Aviation: Pushing the Envelope.
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If you’re interested in the future of vertical flight—from helicopters to eVTOLs—the Vertical Flight Society is the go-to community.
Founded in 1943, it’s the world’s only international society dedicated to advancing vertical flight technology. VFS brings together engineers, researchers, industry leaders, and other fine folks across government, academia, and the private sector.
Members gain access to exclusive events, technical papers, the award-winning Vertiflite magazine, and resources like eVTOL.news and Vertipedia.
Whether you're looking to stay informed, build your network, or shape the next generation of vertical lift innovation, VFS offers unmatched opportunities for engagement.
Definitely check VFS out!
And don’t miss VFS’s 19th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium (EAS) happening July 19–20, 2025—both online and in person in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. It’s a fantastic opportunity to hear from dozens of top electric aircraft developers and experts covering all things advanced air mobility.
The event kicks off right before the massive EAA AirVenture show, making it the perfect time for anyone passionate about aviation innovation.
With over 35 speakers and 12 in-depth discussions, there’s tons to learn and explore.
Check out www.vtol.org/eas for details and registration.
Hong Kong Rising
Meanwhile, significant development is underway in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, where policy changes are fueling growth in the low-altitude economy.
My latest piece for Aviation Week, Regulatory Reform Drives Hong Kong’s Low Altitude Economy Push, explores how these changes are driving innovation across the region.
Heads up — you’ll need to be a member of the Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) for access. An AWIN subscription provides full access to the Advanced Air Mobility Report, along with a wide range of expert market briefings from around the world.
For those already familiar with the award-winning Aviation Week, simply log in with your existing credentials to dive right in.
While you are there, check out —
United Aircraft Showcases R6000, T1400 At Paris Air Show (free access).
Wanfeng Builds Diplomatic Momentum For Volocopter’s EU Rollout (subscription).
Many thanks to Ben and Graham for the opportunity to publish with Aviation Week! Their team consistently delivers insightful and authoritative coverage that sets the standard in aerospace journalism.
Thanks also to Henry Hooi, Founder of Hong Kong-based Volar Air Mobility, for kindly lending his comments to the article.
As some of you may be aware, Hooi’s green aviation company holds commercialization rights for the RX-series electric short take-off and landing (eSTOL) aircraft.
Developed by Rhyxeon General Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of the Liaoning General Aviation Academy, Volar’s lineup includes the two-seat RX1E-A, the four-seat RX4E—which was certified for commercial use under China’s Part 23 regulations in January—and the RX1E-S, a two-seater electric seaplane.
The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) has been identified as a priority region for advancing China’s low-altitude economy, which spans a wide spectrum of aerial technologies—from conventional fixed-wing and rotary aircraft to eVTOL vehicles and heavy-lift uncrewed helicopters.
Covering approximately 56,000 square kilometers (about 21,600 square miles), the GBA includes the two Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao, along with nine mainland cities: Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Huizhou, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Jiangmen, and Zhaoqing.
Meanwhile, the Pearl River Delta and Yangtze River Delta—both major economic powerhouses and growth hubs of China—have also been identified as key regions for advancing low-altitude economy activities.
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Beyond writing industry news for more than a decade, I also work as an aviation consultant, often leading multilateral air transport projects involving six Mekong-Lancang countries—Cambodia, China, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Viet Nam—under the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Framework.
While I’m plugging myself, a warm shoutout to my aviation students for recently completing Term 2 at Cambodia’s National Institute of Civil Aviation, where I’ve been teaching—both in-person and online—since 2017.
In 2019, I shared some of my experiences in Cambodia in the academic volume Engaging the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals—a first-of-its-kind collection focused on attracting, educating, and retaining future aviation talent.
Finally, this post would not be complete without a big thank you to my readership for your continued interest and support. I’m grateful for an audience that follows China’s aviation developments with both enthusiasm and thoughtful insight.
Stay curious — and keep watching the skies.
— Jennifer