Photo of the Inflync L600 aircraft. Header photo source: Inflync.
On November 5, the opening day of the China International Import Expo in Shanghai, eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft developer Inflync unveiled a full-scale version of its first flagship model, the Inflync L600. The company describes it as the world’s first full-size tilt-wing ducted eVTOL aircraft. From its founding in October 2023 to the rollout of its debut aircraft, Inflync has taken just two years to reach this milestone.
The L600 features a tilt-wing configuration, one of the most technically complex designs in the eVTOL field. Unlike the more common tilt-rotor systems that use open propellers, Inflync’s design integrates 20 ducted fans across two wings. This setup enables vertical takeoff, efficient cruising, and lower noise levels. Its enclosed fan structure also makes it well-suited for operations in dense urban environments.
According to the company, the L600 produces just 56 decibels during vertical takeoff, quieter than any current open-propeller or helicopter-based model.
Inflync’s technical team said the L600 uses a self-developed flight control system and a hybrid range-extended powertrain, enabling multiple takeoffs and landings on a single charge. The aircraft has a maximum range of 600 kilometers, a cruising speed of 360 kilometers per hour, and a six-seat cabin layout. To put this into perspective, the direct distance between Shanghai and Hefei is about 400 kilometers, meaning the L600 could complete that intercity trip on a single charge in roughly an hour and a half.
The model’s extended range allows it to serve a broader set of intercity and regional travel needs. Inflync said future flight services using the L600 will be priced roughly on par with high-speed rail tickets.
At the event, the company also introduced an interior concept called Tianfan, offering modular cabin configurations for different use cases: a medical cabin for emergency response, a business cabin for corporate travel, and a cargo cabin for freight. In essence, one aircraft platform can support multiple missions through interchangeable interiors.
Beyond passenger, business, and rescue operations, Inflync envisions eventually deploying the aircraft for cargo service as part of its full lifecycle utilization strategy.
On the commercial front, Inflync signed agreements at the event with several companies and the organizer of next year’s International Advanced Air Mobility Expo, securing nearly 400 preliminary orders. Together with commitments announced earlier this year, the company now holds around 1,000 domestic and international intent orders.
Inflync plans to begin test flights and airworthiness certification next, with commercial passenger operations expected by 2028.