Video: Shenyang Aviation Industry Group (SAIG)
Another eVTOL is unveiled - and this one looks like a tie-up with Italy’s Manta Aircraft.
From the press release of Shenyang Aviation Industry Group (machine translated with slight edits and embedded links for clarity) —
World’s First Hybrid Tilt-Duct eVTOL Concept Aircraft Successfully Rolls Off Assembly Line
On October 26, the rollout ceremony for the world’s first hybrid tilt-duct eVTOL concept aircraft was successfully held. The event was co-hosted by Shenyang Aviation Industry Group, Italy’s Manta Aircraft, and Baoding Kaiborui Technology Co., Ltd.
The ceremony was attended by Wang Yu, Party Secretary and Chairman of Shenyang Aviation Industry Group; He Fei, Vice General Manager; Yuan Chuming, Chairman of Baoding Weisa Technology Co., Ltd.; and Yuan Chubu, Chairman of Baoding Kaiborui Technology Co., Ltd., who also joined in a follow-up discussion.
During the unveiling, Wang Yu, He Fei, Yuan Chuming, and Yuan Chubu cut the ribbon to reveal the aircraft. He Fei provided a brief overview of the aircraft’s development journey and production process.
Following the ceremony, the parties held a brief discussion. Chairman Yuan Chuming introduced Weisa Technology and Kaiborui Technology, expressing full support for the ongoing development of the hybrid tilt-duct eVTOL project. Chairman Wang Yu acknowledged and thanked Weisa Technology and Kaiborui for their progress at this stage, expressing hope for broader collaboration between the parties in the future.
As you can see, limited information has been released so far. I will provide an update as soon as more details become available.