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EHang launches 5G Intelligent Air Mobility Experience Centre as AAV operation spot in Guangzhou

Jason Pritchard4 January 2022

EHang has partnered with Guangzhou Development District Communications Investment Group Co (GDDCI) to jointly launch a 5G Intelligent Air Mobility Experience Centre at the Innovation Park in the Chinese city. The new experience centre is especial...

AutoFlight secures $100 million in funding from Team Global to develop its cargo aircraft into passenger-carrying services

Jason Pritchard6 December 2021

AutoFlight has received a $100 million investment from European technology investor Lukasz Gadowski (Team Global), who also becomes a partner at the Chinese startup. Gadowski's company has stakes in around a dozen startups in the aviation sector...

Six EHang 216 AAVs conduct simultaneous trial flights

Jason Pritchard25 November 2021

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EHang partners with HELI-EASTERN for Urban Air Mobility operations in integrated airspace in Shenzhen, China

Jason Pritchard23 September 2021

EHang has formed a strategic partnership with Shenzhen East General Aviation, known as HELI-EASTERN, which will explore and further implement urban air mobility operations in designated integrated airspace for helicopters and AAVs in Shenzen, China....

Volocopter and Geely finalise joint venture to launch urban air mobility services in China, includes order for 150 eVTOL aircraft

Jason Pritchard23 September 2021

Volocopter and Aerofugia, a subsidiary of China's innovation-driven group, Geely Technology Group, have announced the finalization of their joint venture company to introduce urban air mobility in China. Operating under Volocopter Chengdu, the j...

EHang’s new Yunfu production facility now in operation

Jason Pritchard19 August 2021

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EHang’s AAVs complete emergency response drills to show effectiveness at tackling high-rise building fires

Jason Pritchard6 August 2021

EHang's 216F - the company's autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) designed for firefighting missions - has been used by emergency departments for the first time as part of a rescue drill in China. The model was deployed alongside EHang's flagship 216 ...

EHang provides aerial support in China after resurgence of local COVID-19 cases

Jason Pritchard18 June 2021

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EHang provides aerial support to Guangzhou City in response to first community outbreak of Delta SARS-CoV-2 variant

Jason Pritchard15 June 2021

EHang has been using its autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) technology to complete various tasks and missions in Guangzhou City, as the city gets put into lockdown in what is believed to be the first community outbreak of Delta SARS-CoV-2 in China. ...

First images of EHang’s long-range VT-30 eVTOL aircraft released

Jason Pritchard26 May 2021

EHang has revealed images of its new VT-30 eVTOL aircraft and shared more details on the design. Plans for a longer-range winged model was confirmed during EHang's Q4 and Full Earnings Call last month and the VT-30 has been designed for inter-cit...

EHang confirms plans for long-range winged eVTOL aircraft and piloted version of its flagship EH216 model

Jason Pritchard21 April 2021

EHang has confirmed it is working on a new long-range eVTOL aircraft - known as the VT series - which will sit alongside its flagship two-seater EH216 multicopter. Translating for EHang founder, chairman and CEO Hu Huazhi at the company's Q4 and ...

Geely to display Volocopter’s 2X eVTOL aircraft at Auto Shanghai as both companies target air taxi services in China

Jason Pritchard20 April 2021

A full-size model of Volocopter's 2X eVTOL air taxi will go on display in China for the first time this week, as the German startup works with Geely Technology Group to help bring urban air mobility services to the country's cities. The 2X will ...

Pipistrel and Amazilia Aerospace to build new hybrid VTOL cargo aircraft for SF Express, planned for 2023 launch

Jason Pritchard12 April 2021

Pipistrel will work with Amazilia Aerospace, a subsidiary of Chinese integrated logistics provider SF Express, to design and build an unmanned VTOL hybrid aircraft ready for deployment by 2023. Under the agreement, Amazilia Aerospace will develop...

EHang completes the first trial flights of its 216 AAV in Beijing

Jason Pritchard24 February 2021

EHang has successfully completed the first trial flights of its flagship two-seater 216 aerial autonomous vehicles (AAV) in Beijing, China. The flights represents the first time a passenger-grade AAV has flown over the country's capital city, wh...

EHang addresses additional allegations in Wolfpack Research report and intends to pursue legal action

Jason Pritchard22 February 2021

EHang has released additional details in response to allegations made in a report published by Wolfpack Research last week, and says it is in the process of taking legal action against the activist short-seller. The Guangzhou-based company descri...

EHang refutes claims in Wolfpack Research report; provides update on new facility site in Yunfu

Jason Pritchard19 February 2021

EHang has released pictures showing the development of its new manufacturing site in Yunfu City, China, and says production of its aerial autonomous vehicles (AAVs) is expected to start in Q2 2021. With a total gross floor area of 24,000 square ...

EHang releases details of its new AAV for short to medium-haul logistics missions

Jason Pritchard30 September 2020

EHang has unveiled a logistics version of its flagship 216 autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV), which is being developed for short to medium-haul missions in urban and rural areas. Known as the EHang 216L, it will have a 200kg payload capacity, which...

Autoflight announces its V400 eVTOL and outlines future product roadmap

Jason Pritchard14 September 2020

eVTOL developer Autoflight has unveiled its V400 'Albatross' aircraft for air logistics, as well as details about its product roadmap which includes concepts for Urban Air Mobility. The company made the announcement at the 2020 World UAV Conferen...

EHang reveals details about a new, long-range eVTOL concept in call about Q2 2020 financial results

Jason Pritchard26 August 2020

EHang has said it is working on a new autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) with a flight range of more than 100km - which will offer greater distances than its current two-seater model, the 216. Although no further details were revealed in the call ab...

EHang becomes latest partner to join Ambular project and help develop eVTOL air ambulance

Jason Pritchard21 August 2020

EHang has been selected to join the Ambular, the international project which is currently developing a flying ambulance for medical emergency missions. The Chinese firm will contribute hardware such as rotors and motors to help drive research and...

EHang launches new version of 216 AAV as a new aerial firefighting solution

Jason Pritchard4 August 2020

EHang has announced the launch of a new version of its 216 aerial autonomous vehicle (AAV), which has been specifically designed for tackling fires in high-rise buildings - demonstrating the company's ability to commercialise its technology for vari...

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