EHang Plans Expansion of Electric Air Taxi Services to UAE

The Chinese manufacturer joins Archer, Joby, and other eVTOL firms that have laid plans for operations in the Middle East.

Jack Daleo

Monday, December 18, 2023 at 02:28 PM ET

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Conor Chia-hung Yang, chief financial officer of EHang (left), and Mohamed Al Dhaheri, Wings Logistics Hub board member, sign a strategic partnership. [Courtesy: EHang]

Key Takeaways:

Chinese manufacturer EHang, with its EH216-S as the world's first type-certified eVTOL, is expanding operations to the United Arab Emirates through a strategic partnership with Wings Logistics Hub.
Wings Logistics Hub plans to purchase up to 100 EHang EH216 series aircraft, with deliveries starting in 2024, to introduce electric air mobility for passenger transport and logistics in the UAE.
The UAE is positioning itself as a leading global hub for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), attracting numerous eVTOL manufacturers and investing significantly in infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and smart city integration to support the industry's growth.

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The world’s first type certified electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) design is coming to the Middle East.

Chinese manufacturer EHang, which obtained the watershed approval for its EH216-S air taxi in October, intends to expand operations to the United Arab Emirates through a long-term strategic collaboration with Wings Logistics Hub. The partners will work toward local certification and operations for several EH216 series models, and Wings plans to purchase up to 100 aircraft. Deliveries will begin in 2024, EHang said.