Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) made the global debut of its first mass-produced flying car, the GOVY AirCab, at the opening of the 2025 International Automotive & Supply Chain Expo in Hong Kong.
The GOVY AirCab, developed by GAC GOVY, is claimed to be the world’s first autonomous multirotor flying car intended for mass production.
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The vehicle features a composite carbon fibre body, quick 25-minute charging capability, and “intelligent” low-altitude obstacle avoidance.
It incorporates multiple redundant safety systems for power, energy, flight control, and communications.
GAC announced that the pre-order price will not exceed 1.68m yuan ($0.23m).
Demonstration operations will begin later this year in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, with deliveries expected by the end of 2026.
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By GlobalDataGAC also presented eight vehicles at the expo among which four models, AION Y PLUS, AION V, HYPTEC HT, and the E9 PHEV have already been launched in the Hong Kong market.
Outside of China, GAC has expanded its manufacturing operations to countries including Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.
According to the company, these facilities are equipped with the latest GAC Production System (GPS3.0), incorporating a global quality assurance framework, advanced intelligent manufacturing techniques, and rigorous quality control measures.
Since 2025, GAC stated that it has launched its advanced intelligent technology brand, GAC ADiGO 6.0, along with the intelligent driving technology system, GAC ADiGO GSD, and the newly introduced GAC X-SOUL Safety Protection System.
The company stated that it aims to become a leading player in intelligent driving assistance technology within China by 2025 and to rank among the global top tier in technological innovation and R&D capabilities by 2027.
At the Shanghai Auto Show this April, GAC showcased the X-SOUL AI panorama, which is designed around four key scenarios—Sky, Robot, Home, and Vehicle—aiming to establish a “new paradigm” in intelligent mobility.
At the International Automotive & Supply Chain Expo, the company also announced its “Hong Kong ACTION”, the localised implementation of “One GAC 2.0” global strategy in Hong Kong, as well as the Hong Kong launch of its global “premium” compact model, AION UT.
GAC president Wei Haigang: “GAC will fully leverage the advantages of its industrial system centered around our Panyu headquarters in Guangzhou, and will adhere to the principles of long-term commitment and win-win cooperation, and adopts a full industry chain ecosystem globalisation approach, focusing on Hong Kong consumers’ needs, in Hong Kong, for Hong Kong, integrating into Hong Kong, serving Hong Kong, and contributing to Hong Kong. GAC aims to establish as a reliable automotive brand among Hong Kong consumers.”
