A Thai aviation regulator has touched down in Chengdu for high-level talks on eVTOL certification and flight trials, signaling Southeast Asia’s growing appetite for air taxi deployment. Meanwhile, a lab-backed eVTOL startup has earned provincial SME status in Zhejiang, while another developer's tilt-prop aircraft has snagged a Beijing technology recognition. Over in Yiwu, a futuristic saucer-shaped two-seater has landed in a smart-tech showroom.
Plus, my latest for Aviation Week.
China’s Yivtol Makes First U.S. Ultralight EVTOL Deliveries - Aviation Week
Pleased to share my latest piece for Aviation Week, 'China’s Yivtol Makes First U.S. Ultralight EVTOL Deliveries,' which examines YIVTOL's US debut and its push to deliver on over 200 global orders.
For this story, I connected with the Tennessee-based dealer for a highly interesting conversation. Earlier this week, I had the chance to catch up with YIVTOL’s co-founder right here in my hometown of Vancouver, BC.