AutoFlight Completes Three-Aircraft Formation Flight Tests, V5000 Matrix Enters Airworthiness Certification Phase
Kunshan, China – AutoFlight has successfully completed flight tests with a formation of three different aircraft, including one V5000 Matrix and two V2000 series eVTOLs. The tests demonstrated critical capabilities such as communication connectivity, flight path planning, flight coordination, and safety systems for both 5-ton and 2-ton platforms. Additionally, AutoFlight showcased its ability to integrate systems and coordinate multiple aircraft for various applications, including low-altitude logistics, emergency response, maritime support, and regional air transport networks.
As a flagship product in AutoFlight’s portfolio under the “From Small to Big, From Cargo to Passengers” strategy, the V5000 Matrix is capable of carrying heavy payloads, long distances, and executing critical point-to-point missions. Following successful transition flights in February 2026, the hybrid-electric cargo variant V5000CGH has officially entered the airworthiness certification process, moving from research and development validation to standardised certification.
The V5000CGH has a maximum takeoff weight of 5,700 kilograms, a payload capacity of up to 1.5 tonnes, a cargo space of 14 cubic metres capable of holding two AKE containers, a cruising speed of 280 kilometres per hour, and a range of up to 1,500 kilometres. With these specifications, the V5000CGH surpasses conventional eVTOL limitations in payload capacity, range, and cost efficiency, while expanding the application of eVTOL technology for long-haul and heavy cargo logistics.
Furthermore, the V5000CGH supports strategic needs such as large-scale emergency rescue missions, offshore energy facility logistics, and inter-regional cargo distribution. Its introduction is expected to enhance delivery system efficiency by providing a faster and more flexible low-altitude air transport solution.
AutoFlight has reaffirmed its commitment to safety and aviation regulatory compliance. The company’s airworthiness certification team has experience with various aircraft programmes, including the ARJ21-700, C919, and Diamond DA42. AutoFlight’s V2000CG CarryAll cargo aircraft has already obtained all airworthiness certificates from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) (TC, PC, AC), while the V2000EM Prosperity is currently undergoing regulatory compliance testing.
Moving forward, AutoFlight will continue rigorous certification processes to accelerate testing, flight trials, and certification for the V5000CGH. This is expected to expedite the commercial deployment of large-scale, long-range eVTOLs and support sustainable low-altitude logistics infrastructure.