狂卖124亿，上海这家独角兽又融几亿：造电动飞机

Core Insights - The low-altitude economy is gaining traction, with Volant Aviation, a Shanghai-based eVTOL company, recently securing significant funding for its electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft [1][6] - Volant Aviation focuses on passenger transport, distinguishing itself from other eVTOL companies like Zero Gravity, which has different applications [1] - The eVTOL market is expected to see small-scale commercial operations in major Chinese cities, with an estimated 200 units per year over the next five years [2] Company Overview - Volant Aviation was founded by Dong Ming, who has a background in aviation projects such as ARJ21 and C919 [3][4] - The company has rapidly progressed in funding, completing six rounds of financing totaling approximately 1 billion yuan by 2024 [6] - Volant has secured its first confirmed orders for the VE25-100 model eVTOL, marking a significant milestone in China's commercial passenger eVTOL sector [6] Technology and Applications - eVTOL technology includes multi-rotor, tilt-rotor, and compound wing designs, each with distinct advantages and disadvantages [10][12] - Volant Aviation employs a combination of tilt-rotor and modular technology for its aircraft [15] - The primary applications for eVTOLs include low-altitude tourism, intercity transport, emergency rescue, and medical supply delivery [16][20][23] Market Potential - Volant Aviation has received substantial orders from various companies, including a notable order of 500 VE25-100 eVTOLs from Thailand's Pan-Pacific [17] - The eVTOL market in China is projected to capture 25-30% of the global market share by 2030, with an anticipated demand of around 500 units annually from 2025 to 2030 [23][24]