China's AutoFlight Demonstrates 10-Passenger Electric eVTOL Aircraft

Chinese company AutoFlight demonstrated the Matrix, a 5-ton electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft capable of carrying 10 passengers. The vehicle, with a 20-metre wingspan and one-hour flight time, completed a low-altitude test flight near Shanghai. While AutoFlight aims to obtain regulatory certification by 2027, industry experts note that flying taxis may take several years to become commercially viable. The company also has a smaller 2-ton eVTOL awaiting certification.