Alatau: Opening of UAM Test Center Eurasia and Partnership with A2Z Drone Delivery

Construction & infrastructureGolden5 Sources

Published 8 Nov 2026 · last updated 8 Nov 2026 · 26 May 2026 – 2 Jun 2026

The UAM Test Center Eurasia opened in the Golden District of Alatau City to conduct tests for unmanned aerial systems. US company A2Z Drone Delivery has partnered with Alatau Advance Air Group (AAAG) to integrate drone logistics and autonomous operations. Concurrently, the first test flight of an eVTOL aircraft by Chinese manufacturer AutoFlight took place in Alatau.

District: Golden (named in the source)

Key facts

• Opening of the UAM Test Center Eurasia in the Golden District of Alatau City.
• Partnership between A2Z Drone Delivery (USA) and Alatau Advance Air Group.
• First test flight of the eVTOL model V2000 Prosperity by AutoFlight (China).
• Planned commercial launch by 2028.
• Total investment in infrastructure estimated at approx. 260 million euros.

All sources (6)

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