World First: AutoFlight V2000CG eVTOL Receives Indonesia Validated Type Certificate

AutoFlight V2000CG Sets Global First with Indonesia Validated Type Certificate for eVTOL

AutoFlight's V2000CG CarryAll unmanned cargo eVTOL has been awarded a Validated Type Certificate (VTC) by Indonesia's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), making it the world's first eVTOL to receive an overseas validated type certificate.

Certification Takes Effect, Unlocking Commercial Operations in Indonesia

The certification confirms that the V2000CG's design complies with airworthiness requirements set by both China's Civil Aviation Administration (CAAC) and Indonesia's DGCA. Formally issued on June 3, 2025, the certificate authorizes this 2-tonne maximum take-off weight (MTOW) unmanned cargo eVTOL to commence commercial operations in the Indonesian market.

The V2000CG originally obtained its Type Certificate (TC) from the CAAC in March 2024, following extensive compliance verification and flight testing. AutoFlight subsequently submitted its VTC application to the DGCA in July 2025.

The full validation process included a comparative analysis of airworthiness standards, multiple rounds of technical consultations, comprehensive document reviews, and an on-site inspection carried out by Indonesian authorities in China. The DGCA ultimately confirmed that the aircraft fully complies with Indonesian aviation regulations.

A Logistics Solution Tailored to Indonesia's Geography

With more than 17,000 islands, Indonesia faces formidable logistics challenges — maritime transport is slow, while conventional air freight depends on costly runway infrastructure.

The V2000CG addresses these constraints through its core performance capabilities:

• Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW): 2,000 kg
• Cruise Speed: 200 km/h
• Range: 200 km
• Flight Configuration: Fully electric lift-and-cruise layout with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL), requiring no runway

This makes the V2000CG well suited to inter-island transport of high-value cargo — including fresh agricultural produce, pharmaceuticals, and emergency supplies — providing a reliable low-altitude logistics solution across Southeast Asia.

The Only Tonne-Class eVTOL to Hold All Three CAAC Airworthiness Certificates

The V2000CG is currently the only tonne-class eVTOL in the world to hold the full set of three CAAC airworthiness certificates:

• TC (Type Certificate)
• PC (Production Certificate)
• AC (Airworthiness Certificate)

The aircraft is already conducting offshore logistics, island resupply, and emergency relief missions in China, demonstrating its proven operational capability.

A Milestone for Global eVTOL Commercialization

The award of Indonesia's VTC accelerates the complete industry chain — from technical validation and airworthiness certification through to overseas commercial deployment. It lays the operational groundwork for eVTOL commercial services in Southeast Asia and advances AutoFlight's broader strategy of global market expansion.

Terminology Reference

TC (Type Certificate): Issued by a civil aviation authority to a civil aircraft, aero engine, or propeller, confirming that the product's design meets applicable airworthiness requirements. As one of the "three core airworthiness certificates" (TC, PC, AC), the TC is the foundation for an aircraft to legally enter a domestic market and commence commercial operations.

VTC (Validated Type Certificate): Issued by the civil aviation authority of an importing country or region in respect of an aircraft design that has already received a TC in another country. It confirms that the imported aircraft's design meets the importing country's airworthiness standards and regulations. A VTC carries the same legal effect and airworthiness standing as a TC.

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