From July 23 to 26, the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, on the east coast of the Chinese mainland, transforms into a hotspot for the future of flight. The International Advanced Air Mobility Expo 2025 brings together nearly 300 high-tech companies showcasing breakthroughs in drones, eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft and smart aviation solutions.
Strolling through the vast halls, you’ll find sleek drone platforms designed to deliver medical supplies in remote areas, autonomous cargo flyers built for last-mile logistics and eVTOL air taxis promising quiet, zero-emission city-to-city hops. Each booth tells a story of innovation—hybrid powertrains, AI-driven navigation and lightweight composites that could redefine urban mobility.
With CGTN reporters Zheng Songwu and Bi Ran as our guides, visitors navigate aisles lined with futuristic prototypes. One standout is a compact eVTOL concept that folds its rotor arms for easy parking in downtown districts. Nearby, a swarm of delivery drones demonstrates precision landing on moving vehicles—hinting at a logistics revolution for global supply chains.
Beyond the hardware, panel talks explore regulatory roadmaps, safety standards and partnerships between cities and manufacturers. For entrepreneurs and thought leaders, the expo is a data-rich playground: 300 exhibitors, dozens of live demonstrations and hands-on workshops all under one roof.
As the world races toward sustainable, connected air travel, the Shanghai expo offers a snapshot of tomorrow’s skies. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a digital nomad eyeing urban air taxis or an investor scouting the next big idea, this event is where you’ll witness the cutting edge of air mobility taking flight.
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