Xpeng Aeroht secures 600 orders for its “Land Aircraft Carrier” in Middle East
Xpeng Aeroht, Xpeng‘s flying car unit, has secured orders for 600 units of its “Land Aircraft Carrier” flying vehicle in the Middle East, marking the largest overseas bulk order in the flying car sector to date. The announcement came during the company’s first international appreciation event held in Dubai on October 12.
During the event, which featured the first overseas public manned flight demonstration of the “Land Aircraft Carrier,” Xpeng Aeroht signed purchase agreements with UAE’s Ali & Sons Group, Qatar’s Almana Group, Kuwait’s AlSayer Group, and the UAE Chinese Business Council. This brings the company’s total order book to 7,000 units globally.
Xpeng Aeroht also officially launched its international brand “ARIDGE” and announced that its flying car manufacturing facility in Guangzhou was fully completed by the end of September. The facility will support the company’s plans to begin mass production and delivery of the “Land Aircraft Carrier” by 2026, making it the first mass-produced flying car in China and globally.
At the event, the company also unveiled its hybrid long-range flying car under development, named A868. The vehicle is designed with a range exceeding 500km and a maximum flight speed of over 360km/h. The A868 is expected to make its first appearance in Guangzhou this November.
The “Land Aircraft Carrier” is priced under 2 million yuan (280,000 USD) and features a 3-axis, 6-wheel design. With dimensions of 5500/2000/2000mm (length/width/height), the four-seater vehicle can be driven with a standard C-class license. It uses an 800V silicon carbide range-extended power platform with a CLTC driving range of over 1,000 kilometers and 6×6 all-wheel drive capability.
The flying module is stored in the vehicle’s trunk and can be charged when docked. It takes 18 minutes to charge from 30% to 80%, and a fully charged and fueled vehicle can support 5-6 flights. The flying module features four propellers similar to a drone design and can accommodate two passengers. It offers one-key automatic takeoff and landing, automatic navigation, and can be mastered within 5 minutes.
Xpeng Aeroht plans to enter the Middle Eastern market as early as 2027.
