AutoFlight Achieves World First Formation Flight
AutoFlight executed a world-first formation flight of three autonomous eVTOL aircraft in Shanghai, China. Three of AutoFlight’s industry-leading “Prosperity I” models were involved in the groundbreaking flight, demonstrating the company’s capability in rapid prototype design, manufacturing, and its ambition to shape the future of aerial transportation.
Tian Yu, Founder of AutoFlight said, “We aim to complement urban and regional means of transport for all people by building very safe, quiet, and affordable airtaxis.”
Lukasz Gadowsk said, “It is a delight to be part of a venture that’s reshaping the frontiers of technology and innovation. With this successful flight, we have set a new standard for the eVTOL industry.”
The company, with dual headquarters in Augsburg, Germany, and Shanghai, China, previously achieved a world record flight in February 2023 where one of their prototypes covered 250 km on a single battery charge, demonstrating the potential for sustainability in the sector.
The historic formation flight saw three generations of the “Prosperity I” aircraft, indicating the rapid evolution of the aircraft’s development. The company plans to make the prototypes into products, with a cargo version set to be released for safe cargo transport in Asia next year, and a passenger version gradually developed in the coming years, meeting the highest safety standards for aviation.
Mark Henning, former Airbus Helicopter Engineering Chief and head of the AutoFlight Europe team said, “The formation flight is a testament to our commitment towards making aerial transport safe, sustainable, and accessible. We have much more to come.”
