EH216-S pilotless eVTOL completes first flight in Brazil

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The first trial flight of EHang’s EH216-S in Brazil took place in Quadra, located in the São Paulo region. This event, in collaboration with Gohobby Future Technologies, EHang’s local operator, marks a significant advancement for the future of UAM in Brazil. This country, often hailed as the birthplace of Latin American aviation, is home to one of the world’s most prominent aeronautical industries. It plays a crucial role in the development of emerging eVTOL technologies as one of the largest eVTOL markets globally.

EHang’s EH216-S pilotless eVTOL obtains experimental flight authorization certificate from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency

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EHang Holdings Limited (“EHang” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EH), the world’s leading Urban Air Mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company, announced that its EH216-S pilotless electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (“eVTOL”) aircraft system has obtained an Experimental Flight Authorization Certificate (“CAVE”) from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (“ANAC”). The Company plans to conduct test and trial flights in Brazil to demonstrate the EH216-S aircraft’s cutting-edge intelligent flight technology and cluster management system.

How will air taxi services be similar and different from traditional taxi services ?

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The concept of air taxis has captivated public imagination, promising a future where urban commutes transcend traffic jams and mundane road trips. As the world inches closer to this reality, it’s worth exploring how air taxi services will compare to the familiar experience of traditional taxis. While both serve the core purpose of transporting passengers from one point to another, the dynamics of air travel introduce a range of differences and similarities that will redefine personal mobility.

First tests of the latest eVTOL over – it will fly at 240

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In July 2024, Vertical Aerospace took a significant step forward in the development of their latest electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, the VX4. As part of their rigorous testing program, the VX4 has successfully undergone its initial ground tests, setting the stage for more complex evaluations.

How eVTOL Technology Could Shape the Future of Conventional Aviation

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As electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) technology advances, the implications for the conventional aviation industry are becoming increasingly apparent. eVTOL aircraft, combining the capabilities of drones and traditional aircraft, are set to bring transformative changes to both commercial and general aviation.

In which cities are vertiports built?

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In the realm of urban planning and transportation, a revolutionary concept is taking flight—quite literally. Vertiports, the groundbreaking infrastructure designed to support electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, are poised to transform city skylines and redefine urban mobility. As the world grapples with increasing urbanization and traffic congestion, vertiports offer a glimpse into a future where the sky is no longer the limit, but a new frontier for commuting and transportation.