In a groundbreaking development for the aviation industry, EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) has taken a significant step towards realizing the dream of urban air mobility (UAM). On July 22, 2024, the company announced that the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has formally accepted Air Operator Certificate (AOC) applications for its pilotless passenger-carrying electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, the EH216-S.