AutoFlight just reached a major milestone in the world of electric flying. The company has delivered the world’s first electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft that weighs over one ton and has passed all the important safety and airworthiness checks. That means it’s fully approved by civil aviation authorities and ready for commercial use.
The aircraft called CarryAll, was handed over to a company named Heli Chuangxing Intelligent. This delivery marks a big moment for the future of electric air travel, especially for short-distance and low-altitude flights.
A Full Set of Approvals
Recently, China’s Civil Aviation Administration gave the final thumbs-up to the CarryAll by granting it an Airworthiness Certificate. This was the last piece needed to complete its full certification. Now, the aircraft has A Type Certificate, which means the design is approved. A Production Certificate, meaning it can be manufactured. And an Airworthiness Certificate, which approves each individual aircraft for flight
These three certifications show that the CarryAll meets all the official safety and performance standards. It’s the first eVTOL aircraft over one ton to be fully designed, built, and delivered following proper aviation rules. This means it can now be used for real-world jobs like deliveries or emergency services.
What the CarryAll Can Do
The CarryAll is more than just a cool new flying machine — it’s a big leap forward for heavy-lift electric aircraft. It offers maximum take-off weight of 2,000 kilograms (about 2 tons), Payload capacity of 400 kilograms, Cruise speed Up to 200 kilometers per hour, Flight range: Up to 200 kilometers
It can take off and land vertically, like a helicopter, but once in the air, it flies efficiently like an airplane thanks to its fixed wings. And the best part? It’s fully electric and unmanned, so it doesn’t need a pilot onboard.
Because it’s so flexible and easy to launch in different areas, it’s perfect for things like Delivering supplies, Helping during natural disasters, Transporting goods to places that are hard to reach by road
Tested in All Kinds of Conditions
AutoFlight didn’t just build this aircraft and hope for the best. They put it through a lot of testing to make sure it performs well in real life. The CarryAll has flown over 40,000 kilometers during its test program. It has been tested in many different places including China, the UAE, and Japan – flying over mountains, deserts, forests, rivers, and even the sea. These tests proved that the aircraft is safe, works in all kinds of environments, and can handle many different jobs at low altitudes.
A New Partner and a Bigger Vision
AutoFlight has partnered with Heli Chuangxing Intelligent, a company that focuses on low-altitude transport services. The CarryAll will be the main platform for Heli Chuangxing’s new air transportation business. This partnership shows how electric aircraft like the CarryAll can be used for real-life needs — not just as future ideas, but in everyday services. AutoFlight isn’t stopping here. They are also working on another aircraft called Prosperity, a five-seat electric aircraft that will carry people instead of just cargo. It’s now going through the certification process and moving closer to being approved for flight.
What This Means for the Future
The delivery of the CarryAll is a huge step forward in making electric air travel part of our daily lives. With clean energy, no onboard pilot, and strong performance, aircraft like this could change how we move goods and people over short distances. AutoFlight’s achievement proves that electric flying machines are no longer just an idea, they’re becoming real, and they’re ready to help in practical ways.
Source: AutoFlight
