Electric Air Taxis Reach Mass Production Phase in China

Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer EHang says it now has the trio of approvals necessary to scale up commercial operations in China.

Jack Daleo

Tuesday, April 09, 2024 at 10:29 AM ET

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EHang’s self-flying EH216-S completes a commercial demonstration flight at Jiulong Lake Park in Guangzhou, China. [Courtesy: EHang]

Key Takeaways:

Chinese eVTOL manufacturer EHang has obtained the world's first production certification for a pilotless eVTOL design (EH216-S) from the Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC).
This approval, combined with EHang's prior type and airworthiness certifications, grants the company all necessary regulatory clearances to begin mass manufacturing and lay the groundwork for commercial operations in China.
EHang's progress is heavily supported by Chinese local and central governments, which are actively promoting the "low-altitude economy" through policies, funding, and infrastructure development, aiming to establish comprehensive eVTOL operations.

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Chinese electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer EHang says it has obtained the world’s first production certification for a pilotless eVTOL design, allowing it to begin mass manufacturing.

The approval was granted by the Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC), representatives of which met with EHang founder, chairman, and CEO Huazhi Hu at a ceremony in Guangzhou’s Huangpu District on Sunday.