XPENG AEROHT, Hainan province join hands for island-flying project

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- On January 21, XPENG AEROHT, the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft company affiliated with XPENG, held a ceremony with the Hainan Provincial Development and Reform Commission to officially launch the "Flying Car Demonstration Island" initiative.

Building on a strategic cooperation framework agreement signed in November 2024, the two parties aim to promote the widespread adoption of flying cars in Hainan province.

XPENG AEROHT has already conducted preliminary verifications in Hainan, including flight tests, road trials, and collaborations with over 40 prominent flying camps across the island to initiate the construction of an extensive flight network.

At the event, Jiang Hong, Deputy Director of the Hainan Provincial Development and Reform Commission, said both parties aim to build Hainan province into a "flying car demonstration island", leveraging the region's unique advantages, including its free trade port policies and vibrant tourism industry, and XPENG AEROHT's cutting-edge technology and operational expertise. He added the duo will co-work on developing the world's first "aerial round-the-island scenic highway" for island tourism, based on Hainan's coastal roads. Scenic rest stations along the route will serve as model flying car hubs, enabling tourists to seamlessly combine travel and flying experiences.

Meanwhile, XPENG AEROHT and Hainan unveiled a three-step roadmap to implement the "flying car demonstration island":

1. Preparation phase: XPENG AEROHT has signed agreements with over 40 flying camps across Hainan province, including locations in Haikou, Sanya, Danzhou, Wanning, Lingshui, Baoting, and Ledong. These camps cover most of the island's iconic tourist destinations.

2. Demonstration phase: The plan includes creating China's first"aerial round-the-island scenic highway", spanning nearly 1,000 kilometers. Along this route, 42 scenic viewpoints, 24 parking areas, and 40 rest stops will be developed.

3. Expansion phase: Between 2026 and 2027, over 20 flying car camps will go into operation, with low-altitude flight routes connecting major tourist attractions across the island.