EHang appoints Shuai Feng as chief technology officer

Mr. Shuai Feng, CTO of EHang

EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) (“EHang” or the “Company”), a global leader in advanced air mobility (“AAM”) technology, today officially announced that the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) has approved and appointed Mr. Shuai Feng as the Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”), effective on January 14, 2026.

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China’s advancements in urban air mobility

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drone

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