Shanghai aviation show envisions future mobility

AutoFlight's "Air Taxi" can vertically take off and land like a helicopter and cruise like a fixed-wing aircraft. It is fully electric, can carry five passengers, and has a range of 250 kilometers. [Photo/export.shobserver.com]

While Airshow China in Zhuhai captures national attention, Shanghai's Hongqiao International Central Business District is making its mark with a stunning display of futuristic aircraft.

The newly inaugurated Hongqiao Pinhui B Building is hosting the "New Quality Productive Forces · Future Mobility" exhibition themed "Towards Innovation", featuring 23 exhibitors across low-altitude economy, new energy, smart driving, and stylish mobility sectors.

This event marks China's first aviation show to showcase mainstream eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) models.

The stylish mobility sector features high-end transportation tools and green mobility options. Autonomous cleaning vehicles are also on display, highlighting advancements in smart city sanitation by Yunchuang Zhixing.

The new energy sector includes exhibitors like MG and MagicPower, displaying advanced energy storage solutions such as electrochemical and hydrogen storage.