国内首款载客运输eVTOL在蓉下线

Core Points - The AE200-100, China's first passenger-carrying eVTOL, has officially rolled off the production line, marking a significant milestone in the country's aviation industry [1][3] - The aircraft is designed for passenger transport, featuring a tilt-rotor layout that combines the flexibility of helicopters with the efficiency of fixed-wing aircraft [3] - The AE200-100 has a length of 9.9 meters, a wingspan of 15 meters, a height of 4.4 meters, and can carry 2-6 passengers with a maximum range of 200 kilometers and a cruising speed of 248 kilometers per hour [3] - The aircraft boasts lower noise, reduced energy consumption, and cost advantages compared to helicopters, emphasizing high safety, economic efficiency, comfort, and environmental friendliness [3] - The development involved thousands of researchers and numerous upstream and downstream companies, resulting in breakthroughs in 49 key technologies and over 380 domestic and international patents [3][4] - The AE200-100 will enter the airworthiness verification phase, aiming to obtain the Type Certificate (TC) from the Civil Aviation Administration of China and align with international aviation safety standards [3] - The company has secured over 1,000 orders worth billions, with a mass production facility in Chengdu expected to commence operations in the first quarter of 2026 [4]