GOVY AirJet Sees First Flight
Pilot operations are planned to begin by 2027.
On July 4, GAC Group announced that its eVTOL affiliate, GOVY, successfully completed the maiden flight of its first independently developed compound-wing autonomous eVTOL aircraft, the GOVY AirJet.
GAC Group said the flight marks a key milestone in advancing low-altitude mobility in Guangdong Province and the wider Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Video: GAC Group.
While no additional details were provided beyond the accompanying video, GAC reiterated that GOVY plans to build takeoff and landing infrastructure across the Greater Bay Area and aims to begin pilot operations in 2–3 cities by 2027.
Initial ride pricing is expected to be approximately twice that of conventional taxi fares, according to the group.
GOVY also intends to develop an integrated Robo-AirTaxi system that connects low-altitude flights with ground transportation.
Additional use cases under consideration include tourism, logistics, and emergency services.
The GOVY AirJet features an 8-axis, 8-propeller layout integrated with dual-ducted compound wings.
Its cabin has a modular “1+1+X” configuration with a maximum capacity of four passengers. Interior elements include a multifunctional floating console and a starry-sky ceiling design.
Equipped with an in-house high-performance electric drive system, the AirJet reaches a top speed of 250 km/h (approximately 155 mph) and offers a maximum range of 200 km (about 124 miles).
It also supports a 25-minute rapid charging cycle, with a peak power output of 165 kW (roughly 221 horsepower).
Constructed with over 90% carbon fiber composite materials, the aircraft is designed to reduce weight while maintaining structural strength.
Safety features include a multi-layered battery protection system with real-time monitoring, as well as intelligent systems for obstacle detection, environmental awareness, and automated route planning.
Author’s note — For a look at China’s large eVTOL designs, see Chinese eVTOL Aircraft Directory, Part 1, in the May/June 2025 issue of the Vertical Flight Society’s Vertiflite magazine.
For smaller passenger and cargo models—those with fewer than three seats or under 1 metric ton (2,200 lb)—check out Chinese eVTOL Aircraft Directory, Part 2 in the July/August 2025 issue.