Battery-electric tiltrotor; CATL custom aviation battery development announced.
Propulsion Unit Count
Redundancy Approach
Range / Speed
Seat Count
6
Last Updated
November 5, 2026
Blue Vector rolled out its A/C01 full-scale technical demonstrator in August 2026. Transition evidence reported for December 2025 applies to a subscale aircraft. Company intends airworthiness certification; formal CAAC status is unverified.
Verify A/C01 ground integration, full-scale transition testing and a regulator-confirmed certification basis or application.
SKYLA V30 is Blue Vector’s six-seat electric tiltrotor concept for intercity transport. A/C01 is its first full-scale technical demonstrator.
The November agreement names CATL to develop a custom aviation battery. Pack capacity, installed mass, discharge limits and qualification status were not disclosed.
CATL is named for custom battery development. A product identifier and ratings have not been disclosed.
Blue Vector reports a subscale transition in December 2025 and full-scale demonstrator rollout on 31 August 2026. September material states engineering validation and airworthiness certification intent.
Intercity and regional passenger routes are proposed. Manufacturer-reported pre-sales do not establish firm deliveries or service clearance.
Keep subscale and full-scale evidence separate. Battery selection is not completed integration, and company certification intent does not confirm an accepted application.
November 5, 2026
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