China's locally-produced electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft successfully flew across the Yangtze River.

Video filmed in Nanjing City in Jiangsu Province on August 1, shows the eVTOL, named "Shengshilong," manufactured by Fengfei Aviation in Kunshan, taking off from the Nanjing Drone Base.

The aircraft completed a 25-kilometer round-trip flight over the Yangtze in just 10 minutes.

Fengfei Aviation's Senior Vice President, Xie Jia, highlighted the potential impact of this technology, stating, "We can reduce travel time across the Yangtze by 80%. Future air tours along the river and aerial commuting between its banks will have significant innovative implications."

The "Shengshilong" air taxi, which carried out this groundbreaking flight, can carry up to 2,200 kilograms and accommodate five passengers. Its composite wing structure allows it to take off vertically like a helicopter, eliminating the need for a runway. With a full charge, it can fly over 250 kilometers.

eVTOLs are seen as a key solution for future urban air mobility. The Civil Aviation Administration of China accepted the type certificate application for "Shengshilong" in April, with airworthiness certification expected by 2026, paving the way for public use of air taxis by 2027.

Fengfei Aviation's growth potential has garnered significant attention, recently securing a strategic investment from CATL, a global leader in new energy batteries.

The multi-billion-dollar deal aims to develop advanced eVTOL batteries, supporting longer flight distances and heavier payloads, pushing the industry to new heights.

当前，苏州正发力“低空经济”。近日，苏州造电动垂直起降航空器成功飞越长江，实现了吨级以上“空中出租车”跨长江首飞。
8月1日，由昆山峰飞航空生产的eVTOL电动垂直起降航空器“盛世龙”，从位于南京浦口的南京市无人机基地起飞，飞越长江，并沿江盘旋巡航后返回基地，航程25公里，往返飞行时长10分钟。
峰飞航空科技高级副总裁 谢嘉说： “我们实际上是可以把长江两岸通行的时间缩减80%， 那么未来的话。 在我们说的 沿长江空中观光 。以及包括在长江两岸之间的空中通勤， 都会具有很大的创造性意义。”
经了解，这次跨越长江飞行的“空中出租车” 是这一款“盛世龙”， 它的最大载重量是可以达到2200公斤 ，同时是可以容纳5个人来乘坐，它是一个复合翼结构 ，依靠这些升力桨 ，就可以像直升机一样垂直起飞， 不需要机场跑道。目前 它单次充满电是已经可以飞到250公里以上。
eVTOL电动垂直起降航空器被认为是未来城市空中交通的重要解决方案。今年4月，“盛世龙”型号合格证申请已获民航局受理，预计2026年取得适航认证，预计2027年至2028年民众就可享受到“空中出租车”的服务。
峰飞航空强劲的发展潜力，也获得了行业内外的高度认可。近日，全球新能源电池供应商龙头企业宁德时代，就与峰飞航空签署了战略投资与合作协议，独家投资数亿美元。双方将携手研发eVTOL航空电池，支持eVTOL更长的飞行距离和更高的载重量，推动迈向新高度。