GAC Group’s low-altitude mobility brand Govy has produced the first unit of its AirCab flying car at a new manufacturing facility in Guangzhou, marking the start of the aircraft’s transition toward commercial production.
The milestone was reached at Govy’s production site in Guangzhou’s Huangpu District, where the company has established manufacturing operations for its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
Production Facility Begins Operations
According to Govy, the new facility includes manufacturing capabilities covering component assembly, final vehicle integration and product delivery.
The plant has a planned annual production capacity of 100 aircraft.
The company said the rollout of the first production unit marks a shift from prototype development toward industrialized manufacturing, airworthiness certification activities and future commercialization efforts.
Govy has also obtained AS9100D aerospace quality management certification, a standard widely used within the aerospace industry.
Testing and Development Progress
The production-version AirCab has completed several development and validation programs, according to the company.
These include full-scale static testing, system durability assessments and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing.
The AirCab was first unveiled in June 2025 and is currently priced at no more than 1.68 million yuan (US$248,250).
Govy said the pricing strategy is intended to support adoption among early commercial operators.
Aircraft Design
The AirCab is a two-seat electric aircraft designed for short-distance low-altitude transportation applications.
According to the company, more than 90% of the aircraft structure uses aerospace-grade carbon fiber composite materials, reducing overall vehicle weight by more than 30% compared with conventional construction methods.
The aircraft features a top-mounted rotor configuration and gull-wing doors.
Govy said these design elements were developed to improve passenger visibility and accessibility, particularly for tourism-oriented operations.
Charging and Connectivity Features
The AirCab supports fast-charging capability, allowing battery charging from 50% to 100% in approximately 15 minutes.
The aircraft is also equipped with built-in 5G connectivity and an onboard intelligent assistant system.
Additional systems include redundant flight control architecture, navigation systems and cloud-based diagnostic functions designed to monitor vehicle health and operational status.
Autonomous Flight Technology
Govy said the aircraft incorporates advanced autonomous flight capabilities.
The onboard computing platform delivers more than 500 TOPS of processing power and supports Level 4 intelligent driving functions.
According to the company, the aircraft’s sensing system has a detection range exceeding 300 meters.
Expanding Low-Altitude Mobility Portfolio
Govy was established by GAC Group to support the company’s expansion into the emerging eVTOL and low-altitude mobility sector.
The AirCab is part of a broader product portfolio being developed by the company.
In late 2025, Govy also unveiled the AirJet, a fixed-wing and rotor-based flying vehicle with a claimed range of 200 kilometers.
The latest production milestone comes as China’s low-altitude economy continues to attract investment from automotive, aviation and technology companies seeking opportunities in urban air mobility and next-generation transportation systems.
