EHang Expects Chinese Certification of Autonomous Air Taxi by Mid-2022

Electric, vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer EHang said it’s planning to win type certification in China of its 216-S two-seat, autonomous air taxi by the middle of 2022.

Thom Patterson

Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 12:19 PM ET

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EHang says its two-seat autonomous air taxi has a top speed of 130 km/h (70 knots), a payload capacity of 220 kg, and a range of 35 km (19 nm). [Courtesy EHang]

Key Takeaways:

EHang aims to achieve type certification for its 216-S autonomous air taxi in China by mid-2022 and begin commercial passenger service shortly thereafter.
The company has conducted over 20,000 trial flights across 11 countries for the 216-S and launched a 5G Intelligent Air Mobility Experience Center to support its operations and the eVTOL industry.
China's civil aviation authority has published special conditions for the 216-S certification, providing a foundation for AAV airworthiness.
Despite a decrease in 2021 revenues, EHang projects a significant rebound for 2022, expecting revenue primarily from air mobility uses like sightseeing, firefighting, logistics, and smart city management.

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Electric, vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer EHang (NASDAQ: EH) said it’s planning to win type certification in China of its 216-S two-seat, autonomous air taxi by the middle of 2022.

The China-based company wants to begin commercial passenger service shortly after certification. “We aim to be the first firm to launch commercial operational service in the world, probably in the second half of the year,” said Edward Xu, EHang’s chief strategy officer.