CATL(SZ:300750) Xin Hua Wang·2025-08-12 05:49Group 1 - The establishment of a joint venture named "Commercial Aircraft Times" involving CATL, COMAC, and Shanghai Jiao Tong University Enterprise Development Group marks a significant step in the development of electric aircraft [1] - The registered capital of the joint venture is 600 million yuan, and its business scope includes maintenance, design, production of civil aircraft components, and battery sales [1] - Industry experts suggest that if the collaboration is confirmed, it could lead to the use of batteries in aircraft, although aviation fuel remains the primary power source for flight [1] Group 2 - The development of electric aircraft in China began during the "13th Five-Year Plan" period, with the Civil Aviation Administration promoting the development of new energy aircraft [2] - The legal representative of the joint venture, Qian Zhongyan, holds significant positions within COMAC and has experience as the deputy chief designer of the C919 aircraft [2] - The global energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy presents substantial market opportunities, with potential applications for power batteries in the aviation sector [2]