On August 3, 2025 AutoFlight, in strategic partnership with China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) and CITIC Offshore Helicopters, announced the successful completion of the world’s first offshore oil platform cargo transport mission utilizing a 2-ton electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

AutoFlight’s V2000CG „CarryAll“ eVTOL, the world’s first 2-ton eVTOL with certification including Type Certificate, Production Certificate, and Airworthiness Certificate from CAAC , executed this offshore cargo delivery mission. The aircraft departed from a designated launch facility in Shenzhen carrying supplies including fresh provisions and emergency pharmaceuticals, completing a 58-minute trans-oceanic flight to the Huizhou 19-3 Oil platform, located 150 kilometers offshore.

The successful demonstration addresses longstanding logistical constraints in offshore energy operations. Traditional maritime cargo transport to CNOOC’s South China Sea platforms requires approximately 10 hours per transit, creating significant delays for critical supply deliveries and emergency response scenarios. While helicopter transport provides rapid deployment capabilities, operational costs remain prohibitively high for routine cargo operations.

The V2000CG cargo eVTOL incorporates Lift & Cruise configuration, with a typical range of 200 km, maximum speed of 200 km per hour, and payload capacity of 400 kilograms. Operating within the challenging South China Sea environment, characterized by foggy conditions, high salt mist and humidity levels, and variable strong wind conditions, the V2000CG eVTOL successfully demonstrated critical flight capabilities including precision vertical operations, stable hovering performance and extended trans-oceanic navigation.