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    AutoFlight demonstrates 5-ton Matrix eVTOL in public transition flight

    AutoFlight’s Matrix eVTOL completes first full transition flight in 5-ton class, featuring 5,700kg maximum take-off weight. Available in passenger and cargo variants with 250km electric range or 1,500km hybrid range, using distributed propulsion with 20 lift motors. AutoFlight has completed...

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  • A phased rollout will be critical for successful eVTOL integration.

    Typical phases include:
    • Pilot projects and demonstrations
    • Limited commercial routes
    • Infrastructure expansion
    • Wider city and regional coverage

    This approach allows regulators, operators, and cities to align on safety and performance at each stage.

  • eVTOL adoption won’t be overnight.

    It will happen in phases — pilots, limited routes, controlled operations, then scale.

    This gradual approach isn’t a weakness.
    It’s how safety, trust, and infrastructure mature together.

  • AutoFlight unveils Matrix: world’s first five-ton eVTOL for up to 10 passengers

    Chinese electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer AutoFlight has unveiled ‘Matrix’, a five-ton air taxi that the company claims as a world first. On February 5, 2026, details regarding AutoFlight’s latest eVTOL innovation emerged after the developer successfully...

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  • Early eVTOL adoption will focus on journeys where time sensitivity is high.

    Strong use cases include:
    • Airport-to-city connectivity
    • Emergency medical transport
    • Critical business travel
    • Short intercity hops

    Focusing on time-critical routes helps demonstrate real-world value before wider deployment.

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