CAAC Formally Adopts Special Conditions for EH216-S AAV Type Certification
EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) has announced that the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has adopted the Special Conditions for EH216-S AAV Type Certification, effective February 9, 2022. This certification lays the groundwork for EHang's compliance and safety measures for their EH216-S AAVs, covering aspects such as flight performance and system equipment. The company plans to deploy the EH216-S in low-altitude passenger-carrying operations within the Urban Air Mobility sector, reflecting its commitment to eco-friendly air transport.
- CAAC's adoption of Special Conditions supports EHang's compliance and safety for EH216-S AAVs.
- The certification enhances EHang's credibility in the Urban Air Mobility sector.
- Deployment plans for EH216-S in low-altitude passenger transport could lead to new revenue streams.
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GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) (“EHang” or the “Company”), the world's leading autonomous aerial vehicle (“AAV”) technology platform company, today announced that the Civil Aviation Administration of China (“CAAC”) has formally adopted the Special Conditions for EH216-S1 AAV Type Certification (the “Special Conditions”), which was effective on February 9th, 2022 and published on the CAAC website on February 22th, 2022.
The Special Conditions provides EHang with basis for compliance and safety of EH216-S AAVs, including flight performance, structures, design and constructions, propulsion systems, systems and equipment, data link and ground control station. The Company expects to deploy the EH216-S unmanned aircraft system in low-altitude passenger-carrying commercial operations in the Urban Air Mobility sector.
About EHang
EHang (Nasdaq: EH) is the world's leading autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) technology platform company. Our mission is to make safe, autonomous, and eco-friendly air mobility accessible to everyone. EHang provides customers in various industries with AAV products and commercial solutions: air mobility (including passenger transportation and logistics), smart city management, and aerial media solutions. As the forerunner of cutting-edge AAV technologies and commercial solutions in the global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) industry, EHang continues to explore the boundaries of the sky to make flying technologies benefit our life in smart cities. For more information, please visit www.ehang.com.
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1 The EH216-S refers to the standard model for passenger transport in the EH216 series, compared to the EH216F model for firefighting and the EH216L model for aerial logistics.
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