First 'Land Aircraft Carrier' for UAE low-altitude aviation demonstration zone rolls off production line
By Cui Meng, Published: 2026/10/20 23:06:53
First 'Land Aircraft Carrier' for UAE low-altitude aviation demonstration zone rolls off production line. Photo: Cui Meng/Global Times
Editor's Note:
On October 20, Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and member of the UAE Supreme Council, led a delegation to visit the XPENG AEROHT flying-car mass-production facility in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province. During the visit, he toured the world's first mass-production line for flying cars and, together with XPENG AEROHT founder Zhao Deli, unveiled the first "Land Aircraft Carrier" (model X3-F) intended for use in the UAE's advanced low-altitude aviation regulatory demonstration zone, and formally took delivery of the test unit.

This marks the first major step in implementing the partnership since the two sides signed a strategic cooperation agreement and launched an advanced air mobility regulatory sandbox program in September this year, moving their cooperation from establishing a framework to substantive implementation.

Unlike the static displays at exhibitions or demonstrations, the aircraft had just rolled off the production line. Built using a complete mass-production process, it is now ready to enter trial operations. This also marks the first time a foreign dignitary has visited a fully operational facility showcasing China's flying-car manufacturing system. Photos: Cui Meng/Global Times

First 'Land Aircraft Carrier' for UAE low-altitude aviation demonstration zone rolls off production line. Photo: Cui Meng/Global Times
First 'Land Aircraft Carrier' for UAE low-altitude aviation demonstration zone rolls off production line. Photo: Cui Meng/Global Times
First 'Land Aircraft Carrier' for UAE low-altitude aviation demonstration zone rolls off production line. Photo: Cui Meng/Global Times
First 'Land Aircraft Carrier' for UAE low-altitude aviation demonstration zone rolls off production line. Photo: Cui Meng/Global Times
First 'Land Aircraft Carrier' for UAE low-altitude aviation demonstration zone rolls off production line. Photo: Cui Meng/Global Times
First 'Land Aircraft Carrier' for UAE low-altitude aviation demonstration zone rolls off production line. Photo: Cui Meng/Global Times
First 'Land Aircraft Carrier' for UAE low-altitude aviation demonstration zone rolls off production line. Photo: Cui Meng/Global Times
First 'Land Aircraft Carrier' for UAE low-altitude aviation demonstration zone rolls off production line. Photo: Cui Meng/Global Times
First 'Land Aircraft Carrier' for UAE low-altitude aviation demonstration zone rolls off production line. Photo: Cui Meng/Global Times
First 'Land Aircraft Carrier' for UAE low-altitude aviation demonstration zone rolls off production line. Photo: Cui Meng/Global Times
First 'Land Aircraft Carrier' for UAE low-altitude aviation demonstration zone rolls off production line. Photo: Cui Meng/Global Times
First 'Land Aircraft Carrier' for UAE low-altitude aviation demonstration zone rolls off production line. Photo: Cui Meng/Global Times
First 'Land Aircraft Carrier' for UAE low-altitude aviation demonstration zone rolls off production line. Photo: Cui Meng/Global Times
First 'Land Aircraft Carrier' for UAE low-altitude aviation demonstration zone rolls off production line. Photo: Cui Meng/Global Times
First 'Land Aircraft Carrier' for UAE low-altitude aviation demonstration zone rolls off production line. Photo: Cui Meng/Global Times
Photo: Cui Meng/Global Times
Photo: Cui Meng/Global Times