News•Mar 31, 2026
Autoflight V5000 Matrix
The German‑based AutoFlight Europe unveiled the V5000 Matrix, a 10‑seat lift‑plus‑cruise hybrid‑electric/eVTOL capable of VTOL and wing‑borne cruise. The aircraft, with a maximum take‑off weight of 5,700 kg, can carry up to 1,500 kg payload and achieve a 1,500 km range in hybrid mode, while the all‑electric version reaches 250 km. It features a lavatory—the first for an eVTOL—and remote‑piloting capability, with flight testing already demonstrating hover‑to‑cruise transitions. Certification is being pursued with China’s CAAC, and entry into service is anticipated in 2027‑2028.
By Air Transport World (ATW)