Two of EHang’s self-flying EH216-S air taxis lift off together from Paddy Field Park in Taiyuan, Shanxi, China. [Courtesy: EHang]
Key Takeaways:
Chinese eVTOL manufacturer EHang has launched debut passenger flights of its EH216-S air taxi in Taiyuan, inland China, following earlier commercial flights in Guangzhou and Hefei.
The flights are part of a partnership with Xishan Tourism, which has ordered EHang aircraft for aerial tourism and sightseeing, benefiting from Taiyuan's designation as a national "low-altitude economy" demonstration province.
EHang's EH216-S is globally unique as the first and only eVTOL to receive type certification, airworthiness certification, and approval for mass manufacturing from China's Civil Aviation Authority (CAAC).
Chinese electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi manufacturer EHang is taking to the skies of inland China.
After completing the world’s first electric air taxi flights in Guangzhou and Hefei in December, EHang on Sunday made debut passenger carrying flights in the city of Taiyuan.
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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.
