Recently, the AE200 - 100, China's inaugural electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft designed for passenger transport, made its official debut as it rolled off the production line in Chengdu. This aircraft was independently developed by Sichuan Woofly Aerospace Tech Development Co., Ltd. This sizable passenger eVTOL, proudly "Made in Sichuan," is tailored specifically for passenger - transport scenarios.

It employs an internationally advanced tiltrotor configuration. This innovative design seamlessly blends the vertical takeoff and landing flexibility characteristic of helicopters with the high - speed cruise efficiency of fixed - wing aircraft. The AE200 - 100 offers an impressive range of up to 200 kilometers. It can comfortably accommodate 2 - 6 passengers and boasts a cruise speed of up to 248 kilometers per hour. Moreover, it stands out for its high levels of safety, cost - effectiveness, comfort, and environmental friendliness.

The rollout of this aircraft heralds a new era in the development of large - scale passenger eVTOLs in China. With this milestone, Woofly Aerospace has officially entered the final push phase for airworthiness certification and the pre - production stage for mass - produced models. At present, the AE200 - 100 has already secured thousands of commercial orders. These orders span across key regions in China, including the Chengdu - Chongqing economic zone, the Yangtze River Delta, the Pearl River Delta, and the Beijing - Tianjin - Hebei region.

It is anticipated that the AE200 - 100 will obtain China's first Type Certificate (TC) for passenger route transport in 2026, paving the way for its entry into commercial operation.