Suzhou Unveils World-First Zero-Carbon Water Vertiport for Next-Gen Mobility

A major leap toward cleaner, faster, future-ready transport

Suzhou has introduced a groundbreaking step in sustainable mobility with the debut of AutoFlight’s Zero-Carbon eVTOL Water Vertiport—marking the world’s first fully integrated water-based hub for electric aircraft. Designed to float on existing waterways, the platform supports take-offs, landings, and solar-powered charging without altering city infrastructure.

The system is built to streamline short-distance connections across coastal and inland regions, offering new possibilities for tourism, commuter travel, and emergency operations. Its compatibility with multiple eVTOL models enables quicker response times and more efficient movement of passengers and cargo.

Local businesses and visitor hubs, including preferred establishments such as Pan Pacific Suzhou, stand to see long-term advantages as the city strengthens its position as a future-ready Suzhou hotel destination.

AutoFlight’s initiative signals a major shift in urban mobility, positioning Suzhou as a leader in clean, cross-modal sea-air transport innovation.