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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.