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 secure type certification for its 216-S autonomous air taxi in China by mid-2022 and intends to be the first globally to launch commercial passenger service shortly after.
The company has made significant operational progress, conducting over 20,000 trial flights in 11 countries, developing a centralized AAV platform, and establishing a 5G Intelligent Air Mobility Experience Center in Guangzhou.
Regulatory groundwork has been established in China, with the CAAC publishing special conditions for the 216-S's type certification, which provides a foundation for AAV airworthiness.
Despite a revenue decline in 2021, EHang projects significant revenue growth for 2022, primarily from air mobility uses such as aerial sightseeing, firefighting, and logistics, while continuing substantial R&D investments.

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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.