EHang has completed the debut flight of its flagship EH216-S pilotless passenger-carrying eVTOL in the heart of Shanghai.
The demonstration aimed to highlight the vehicle’s capabilities in safety, convenience, and eco-friendliness, underscoring its potential for seamless integration into urban environments.
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The EH216-S’s debut flight in downtown Shanghai© EHang
This event also marked the start of trial operations for the EH216-S along scenic routes by the Huangpu River, with flights operating from Longhua Airport in downtown Shanghai. These trial flights are part of a broader plan to prepare for the commercial rollout of urban air mobility services in the city.
Mr. Zhao Wang, EHang’s Chief Operating Officer, said:As the world’s first pilotless passenger-carrying eVTOL that has obtained the Type Certificate, Production Certificate, and Standard Airworthiness Certificate from the CAAC, EH216-S’s successful debut flight in Shanghai has a great demonstration importance, signifying that large central cities in China are on the verge of entering the era of urban air taxi flight scenarios.
The EH216-S featured in the demonstration was delivered to Shanghai Hynfar Aviation Co., Ltd., a key partner in eVTOL operations at Longhua Airport. Collaborating with EHang and the New Margin Eastwood Fund, Hynfar Aviation will focus on developing various eVTOL use cases across Shanghai and neighbouring provinces, including Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Anhui.
A video of the EH216-S’s debut flight in downtown Shanghai can be viewed here.
