EHang Begins Delivering Air Taxi to Customers Following Airworthiness Certification

The Chinese manufacturer’s EH216-S air taxi was the first in the world to receive type certification from a national regulator.

Jack Daleo

Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 02:24 PM ET

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EHang’s pilotless EH216-S air taxi makes a demonstration flight at a ceremony ringing in the company’s first commercial delivery. [Courtesy: EHang]

Key Takeaways:

China is set to be the first country globally to introduce urban air mobility (UAM) services, primarily driven by Chinese manufacturer EHang's rapid advancements.
EHang has achieved the world's first airworthiness certification for its self-flying EH216-S eVTOL aircraft, enabling its commercial launch and initial deliveries to customers in China.
The company is actively establishing UAM operations and strategic partnerships in major Chinese cities like Guangzhou and Shenzhen, while also planning international expansion into the UAE by 2024 and developing a UAM center in Europe.

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American lawmakers and regulators have big plans for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis. But China continues to look like it will be the first country in the world to introduce high-flying urban air mobility (UAM) services to the public.

Chinese manufacturer EHang—which a few months ago became the first company to obtain type certification for an eVTOL air taxi design—said it has now obtained airworthiness approval for its self-flying EH216-S model, clearing the way for a commercial launch in the coming months.