Future routes
The city pairs under real discussion, plus a distance & time estimator for any route you're curious about.
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eVTOL directory
Who's building what: Joby, Archer, EHang, Vertical Aerospace, Volant Aerotech, Supernal and the partners working with them.
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Vertiport opportunities
Where Sri Lanka's first landing sites are likely to go, and how landowners near them can register interest.
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Regulations & policy
How Sri Lanka's sandbox works, and how it compares with certification paths in the US, China and Hong Kong.
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Sri Lanka signs up as first country in EHang's fast-track programme
CAASL adopts a validate-don't-reinvent model for pilotless air taxis, targeting a Port City sandbox within four months.
EHang flies pilotless air taxi over Hong Kong's Cyberport
Officials watch the EH216-S fly the Cyberport waterfront as Hong Kong drafts dedicated law for 2027.
China's Volant Aerotech raises fresh Series C for its VE25-100
A Shanghai heavy-lift eVTOL developer banks its first Middle Eastern backer, chasing a 2027 certification target.
Why eVTOL in Sri Lanka?
- ⏱Faster connectionsA Katunayake–Colombo shuttle could cut a congested road transfer to a few minutes in the air.
- 🌴Boosts tourismScenic flights over Sigiriya and the south coast are the routes regulators are actually discussing first.
- 📈Economic diversificationA regulatory sandbox gives Sri Lanka an early foothold in a capital-intensive new industry.
- 🔋Cleaner, quieterElectric propulsion with zero operating emissions and a lower noise footprint than helicopters.
- 🗺Better accessIsland geography — coasts, hill country, the north and east — suits point-to-point air transport.
