CATL news
On May 27, 2026, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) announced the successful completion of a maiden flight for a 4--ton electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft utilizing its proprietary condensed battery technology. The battery cells feature an energy density of up to 500 Wh/kg, meeting the stringent safety and power requirements for civil aviation. This development marks CATL's formal entry into the electric aviation sector, with the company announcing the formation of a specialized "Aviation Energy" business unit to scale production for aerospace partners.