Audio By VocalizeA child views an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Feb. 24, 2026. By showcasing homegrown innovations on the first working day after the Spring Festival holiday, Hubei signalled that China's low-altitude economy, now a national strategic priority, is swiftly transforming from blueprint to reality. Among the four aircraft presented, the eVTOL from E-HAWK Technology, a 1.2-tonne vehicle, featured enclosed rotors for enhanced ground safety. With a range exceeding 1,000 km, it can reach Beijing in north China, south China's Guangzhou or Shanghai from Wuhan without recharging. Key low-altitude manufacturing firms in Wuhan have seen revenues surge by over 30 percent this year, building on a 2025 aviation industry output of 9.6 billion yuan in this city.

Source: Daily Nation February 25, 2026 09:50 UTC