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Sichuan Airlines Group unit orders 20 Volant eVTOLs, with options for 30 more

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A low-altitude investment subsidiary of Sichuan Airlines Group has signed a purchase agreement with China’s Volant for 20 VE25-100 electric vertical take-off and landing passenger aircraft, with options for an additional 30. The agreement adds a sizable prospective order to China’s emerging eVTOL market.

Discovered 2026-10-15T20:55:38.472748-07:00 | 2026-10-15T20:55:38.472748-07:00

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  • The agreement combines 20 aircraft in the purchase with options for 30 more, giving Volant a potential 50-aircraft commitment while distinguishing firm demand from contingent orders.
  • A Sichuan Airlines Group subsidiary’s involvement signals airline-group participation in China’s low-altitude mobility market, though the report does not specify delivery timing or deployment plans.

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