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China’s EHang Completes First Electric Air Taxi Flight in Brazil

Manufacturer’s self-flying EH216-S takes to the skies above Quadra, São Paulo, in front of Brazilian aviation officials.

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 12:45 PM ET

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EHang’s self-flying EH216-S air taxi lifts off for the first time in Brazil from a facility in Quadra, São Paulo. [Courtesy: EHang]

Key Takeaways:

China's EHang successfully completed the initial test flight of its uncrewed EH216-S eVTOL aircraft in Brazil, signifying its entry into Latin America's urban air mobility market.
The test flight, authorized by Brazil's ANAC, is part of a collaborative initiative to develop operational concepts and an uncrewed air traffic management system for the region.
EHang's EH216-S is the world's first eVTOL air taxi to secure comprehensive certifications (type, production, and airworthiness) from a national aviation regulator (China's CAAC).
This expansion is facilitated by a recent agreement between Brazilian and Chinese aviation authorities to streamline aircraft certification validation and enhance regulatory cooperation.

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China’s EHang, the manufacturer of a self-flying, electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for air taxi and tourism services, this week took flight in Latin America.

The company on Tuesday said it completed an initial test flight of its uncrewed EH216-S in Brazil, conducted just over one week after securing an experimental flight authorization certificate from the country’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) permitting the beginning of trial operations.

Jack Daleo

Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.