Flying cars in spotlight at 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition(1/3)

Tianlingke Aviation Technology (Shanghai) Co. showcases its flying car, the "L600 Pioneer," at the 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in the capital of China, April 24, 2026. （Photo： Xinhua）

The 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, which kicked off on Friday, opens for professional visitors from April 26 to 27.

The show in China's capital city has set a new global record for scale, spanning 380,000 square meters across two venues, with 1,451 vehicles on display -- 181 of them premieres and 71 concept cars.

Shanghai-based AutoFlight showcases its large manned flying car, "Shengshi Long," at the 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in the capital of China, April 24, 2026. （Photo： Xinhua）

Xiaopeng Motors showcases its split-type flying car, the "Land Carrier," at the 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in the capital of China, April 24, 2026. （Photo： Xinhua）