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Landmark insurance policy clears Shenzhen’s flying vehicle for Hong Kong lift-off

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Shenzhen-based aircraft developer Yivtol has obtained a cross-border insurance policy for its eVTOL aircraft, allowing it to fly in Hong Kong. The policy, underwritten in Shenzhen and issued in Hong Kong, has a total liability of HK$20 million for one year ending in June 2027. This clears a key regulatory obstacle and marks a milestone for cross-border operations of piloted flying vehicles between Shenzhen and Hong Kong.

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The policy has a total liability of HK$20 million (US$2.6 million) covering a one-year period ending in June 2027.

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This marks a milestone for cross-border eVTOL operations between Shenzhen and Hong Kong.

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A groundbreaking cross-border insurance policy covering a piloted aircraft has cleared a key regulatory obstacle, allowing the Shenzhen vehicle to take to the sky in Hong Kong. Shenzhen-based aircraft developer Yivtol recently obtained a policy for an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, underwritten in its home city but issued in neighbouring Hong Kong.

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This marks a milestone for cross-border eVTOL operations between Shenzhen and Hong Kong.

This is the author's opinion, not a factual claim

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A cross-border insurance policy covering a piloted aircraft has cleared a key regulatory obstacle for the Shenzhen vehicle to fly in Hong Kong.

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Shenzhen-based aircraft developer Yivtol obtained a policy for an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

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The policy was underwritten in Shenzhen but issued in Hong Kong.

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The policy has a total liability of HK$20 million (US$2.6 million) covering a one-year period ending in June 2027.

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