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 expanded its passenger-carrying air taxi flights to Taiyuan, China, with plans for aerial tourism and sightseeing services in North China through a partnership with Xishan Tourism.
Taiyuan has been designated a national demonstration province for China's "low-altitude economy," providing significant government subsidies and support for eVTOL tourism flights and related infrastructure.
EHang's EH216-S is the world's first and only eVTOL to receive comprehensive certifications (type, airworthiness, and mass manufacturing) from a national aviation regulator (CAAC), placing it ahead of Western competitors.
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.
