Chinese air taxi maker EHang completes maiden flight in Abu Dhabi as it eyes expansion in the Middle East
- The company’s flagship EH216-S autonomous flying vehicle took off in Abu Dhabi, as part of a plan to launch commercial flights in the UAE
- EHang says it will support collaboration and communications between UAE and Chinese aviation authorities to expedite the launch progress
The EH216-S, EHang’s flagship pilotless electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle (eVTOL), took off in Abu Dhabi, according to the company, which is trying to capitalise on a burgeoning “low-altitude” economy, a range of industries related to aerial vehicles operating below an altitude of 1,000 metres.
EHang has plans to launch commercial flights with its pilotless aircraft in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and other parts of the Middle East, said founder and CEO Hu Huazhi.
“We will actively foster collaboration and communications between the General Civil Aviation Authority [of the UAE] and the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) to expedite the progress,” Hu was quoted as saying in the statement.
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Based in Guangzhou, capital of southern Guangdong province, EHang is stepping up efforts to enhance its presence in the Middle East market.
