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ARIDGE and XPENG Achieve First Public Manned Flight in the Middle East

17-oct-2025

On October 12, ARIDGE and XPENG achieved a historic milestone by completing the first public manned flight in the Middle East with their innovative Land Aircraft Carrier. This breakthrough generated more than 600 orders in the region and surpassed 7,000 globally.

During the event, the name change from XPENG AEROHT to ARIDGE was also announced, representing a new era that unites air and ground mobility. The Land Aircraft Carrier is now preparing for mass production, with deliveries scheduled for 2026 from its first smart factory in Guangzhou.

Source and Credits to Xpeng

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