In a groundbreaking development for urban air mobility (UAM), EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) has successfully delivered the first batch of 10 EH216-S pilotless electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to Taiyuan Xishan Ecological Tourism Investment Construction Co., Ltd. (Xishan Tourism) in the second quarter of 2024. This milestone was followed by the completion of debut passenger-carrying flights in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, on July 28, 2024, marking a significant step forward in the evolution of urban transportation.
In a groundbreaking move poised to redefine urban air mobility and the low-altitude economy in North China, EHang Holdings Limited, a pioneer in the field, has announced a significant partnership with Taiyuan Xishan Ecological Tourism Investment Construction Co., Ltd. This collaboration not only underscores the rapid advancements in pilotless electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) technology but also marks a substantial investment aimed at transforming the aerial tourism and passenger transportation sectors in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province.