In Pictures: CATL becomes exclusive battery partner for Blue Vector's Skyla V30 eVTOL aircraft

Blue Vector's Skyla V30 is a six-seat all-electric tiltrotor designed for intercity passenger travel.

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CATL will develop custom aviation batteries for the Skyla V30 under the exclusive partnership.

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The deal covers battery development, though value, specifications and supply timelines remain undisclosed.

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The Skyla V30 targets the emerging electric vertical takeoff and landing market for intercity travel.

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Electric aviation developers are racing to pair advanced airframes with high-density battery systems.

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Neither company has announced when the Skyla V30's custom battery packs will enter production.

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CATL's selection as exclusive partner deepens its push into aviation-grade battery technology.

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Blue Vector has not disclosed the financial terms or performance targets of the CATL agreement.

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The partnership adds to a growing wave of battery suppliers entering the eVTOL sector.

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