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 conducted debut passenger-carrying flights in Taiyuan, China, using its EH216-S air taxi, aiming to launch aerial tourism and sightseeing services with partner Xishan Tourism.
These developments are strongly supported by the Chinese government, which designated Shanxi province (including Taiyuan) as a national demonstration area for a "low-altitude economy," providing subsidies and infrastructure.
EHang's EH216-S is the world's first and only eVTOL to receive critical certifications (Type, Airworthiness, and Mass Production approval) from a national aviation regulator (CAAC), placing it significantly ahead of many global 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.
