Jie Fang Ri Bao·2025-08-05 01:43Core Viewpoint - The successful test flight of China's self-developed 2-ton electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL), the "Kairiou," marks a significant advancement in low-altitude logistics applications for maritime and land transportation in China [1] Group 1 - The eVTOL was developed through a collaboration between China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), CITIC Offshore Helicopter Company, and Shanghai Fengfei Aviation [1] - The test flight involved transporting fresh fruits and emergency medical supplies from a land departure point in Shenzhen to an offshore oil and gas platform located 150 kilometers from the Shenzhen coastline [1] - The flight duration for the eVTOL was 58 minutes, demonstrating its capability for efficient maritime logistics [1]