AutoFlight

AutoFlight is an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) original equipment manufacturer headquartered in Shanghai. The company operates within the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) sector, specialising in the design and production of autonomous aerial vehicles. Its engineering methodology employs a lift-and-cruise architecture, which uses dedicated rotors for vertical lift and separate propellers for forward flight to optimise energy efficiency during long-range transit. The firm’s development portfolio is led by the Prosperity passenger aircraft and its cargo-specific derivative, the CarryAll. To facilitate global market entry, the organisation has established a European division to manage certification processes with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The company has performed record-setting endurance flights and maintains a supply chain involving international aerospace partners for composite materials and flight control systems. Prospective partners should verify the current certification status of autonomous flight software with the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) and international regulators. It is essential to confirm the maturity of battery thermal management systems and the specific power infrastructure required for commercial turnaround times. Buyers should also evaluate the delivery schedule for international orders given the evolving regulatory landscape for pilotless passenger transport.