"Flying taxis and next-generation drones took centre stage on Saturday as thousands of visitors flocked to the Zhuhai International Airshow Centre to explore the latest aviation breakthroughs at the AERO Asia 2025 show. Footage from the three-day event shows more than 300 exhibitors displaying over 110 aircraft across the exhibition floor, underscoring rapid advances in aviation - particularly in China’s electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) sector, often referred to as the nation’s 'low-altitude economy'. "What impressed me most is how quickly China’s low-altitude economy has developed and how widely it’s being applied," one visitor said, noting its growing presence in healthcare, firefighting and transportation. "I think that in the future, for our descendants, flying a plane may become as common as driving a car on the ground," the man added. Held under the theme 'A New Era: Explore More', the event also featured forums, seminars and workshops centred on autonomous systems, smart aviation technologies, and low-carbon innovations for pilots and aerodrome operators. eVTOL models dominated the showroom as China pushes to integrate low-altitude aviation into everyday logistics and urban transport. Visitors were able to test-drive aircraft through simulators, reflecting a broader shift toward sustainable, green urban mobility. Heavy-lift industrial drones designed for logistics and disaster response were among the crowd-pleasers, demonstrating how uncrewed systems are reshaping supply chains. "With equipment mounted, its maximum payload is 300 kilograms, and it can fly for up to three hours," said Zhong, when describing a logistics drone. Sustainability was a major focus. Under the banner of 'Green Aviation', exhibitors showcased advanced electric-propulsion systems and hydrogen-fuel concepts, signalling the industry’s ambitions for a carbon-neutral future. China’s low-altitude economy is projected to reach 1.5 trillion yuan (US$211 billion) in 2025 and surpass 2 trillion yuan by 2030, according to state forecasts."